RX100 V underwater housing recommendations

starbase218 wrote:

I replaced my Sony RX100 I with a Mark V. I have a Meikon underwater housing for that Mark I which does not fit the Mark V, so I was looking into what I want to replace it with. The Meikon housing isn't great. It offers no control over the rear control wheel, and the metal on the threads that keep the hood and flash diffuser from floating away is rusting. Also, buoyancy is quite positive, which is a pain. But I can compensate by attaching a ballast at the tripod mount.

I was looking at the Fantasea FRX100V, which seems to be the cheapest option that offers full control. But it seems quite a bit larger (especially height-wise) than my Meikon. I was wondering if there are other housings that hopefully aren't too expensive and do offer full control while being a bit smaller.

I have looked at the Recsea WHS-RX100IV btw, which I kind of like. It is much smaller, but it is also much more expensive, and for me it's just too much. Also, I like that the Fantasea has the labels on the buttons, which the Recsea does not.

Other things I would like are flash diffuser options and maybe a red filter, and the option of attaching a wet lens (not something I see myself doing now but perhaps in the future).

Do you think I should go for the Fantasea or is there an alternative you'd recommend?

Thank you.

I have the Fantasea housing for my RX100Va, with the Vacuum port on it.  I love it, I'll never dive without one.

I also have it for sale since Ive upgraded to something else for underwater photography. It had about 35 dives on it with normal wear on it, always rinsed after diving.  Let me know if your interested. (fingers crossed)