RX100 V underwater housing recommendations

kelpdiver wrote:

PHXAZCRAIG wrote:

But still, the quality of my underwater photos, the bulk to handle it while I'm still learning to improve buoyancy control... no, it's not for me. At least not now.

OK, now there's something to think about. Unlike some, I don't think you have to master buoyancy first, but there is definitely risk there. My late wife ripped her ear once drifting down while concentrating on shooting a lionfish and not realizing she was descending 6 feet. (She had a weak ear from previous rips).

This would be the most prevalent issue - either drifting down without realizing it (extremely easy to do in blue water chasing the mantas or whale sharks) - risking barotrauma or exceeding your nitrogen and PO2 limits, or corking up, risking DCS. Any delta from neutral is an accelerating situation, particularly for those in exposure suits (wet or dry). And even if perfectly weighted in a skin suit, the 6lbs of consumable air buoyancy has to be accounted for, as is your chest volume if you hold your breath while you stalk your target. (The rebreather is a huge win on these fronts- albeit with a huge increase in complexity risk)

True, but that’s not what I mean. Although I will say that the last time I dived I did cork up during my refresher dive. But in general it’s not really a problem for me. I actually think I got my weights wrong that time as well.

What I do mean is how to stay in the same place, or how to control my movements underwater anyway. How to stay very close to, for example, the bottom without touching it.

Reef destruction is another consequence of those who are negative. To shoot macro with a big rig without constantly handling the reef near the subject requires high proficiency and comfort.

I think this is more what I mean, maybe. Although I am very careful. But also wrt breathing and perhaps currents. But I do know to rely on my gauges and dive computer to tell me what’s going on.

Conversely - the big rig is easy to make neutral, as compared to a metal housing for a compact with two strobes.

I don’t actually use strobes. I’m also not sure a typical dive shop, where you dive with maybe 5 other people and one or two instructors, would want to accommodate me bringing such equipment with me.