Panasonic LX7 Reference Compact for Underwater Video

[Interceptor121]

My thoughts on this camera on the latest blog

http://interceptor121.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/panasonic-lx7-reference-compact-for-underwater-video

The video is compiling on vimeo and will be online soon. I had to replace as the first time it was not HD

 

[ronscuba]

Thanks. Nice video and very informative review. You have me convinced.

I have an LX7 and Nauticam housing in my future. Just researching who to buy from.

 

[Interceptor121]

Would be excellent to see how you get on with this set up
Ryan and the guys at reefphoto have served me well and I would recommend them also because they stock the full Inon range. Scott at bluewater is also a great guy I believe he may have it in stock as well though you may need to check

 

[ronscuba]

I like the bluewater and the underwater photography website.

Will stick with the stock lens for now. This setup is for my wife. She wants to shoot macro photo. I'll shoot video when she is not using it. We are going to Cozumel in July.

 

[Interceptor121]

Nice treat for your wife
This camera has an impressive focus mechanism that is very useful for macro. I would invest in a diopter if you plan to shoot really small things.

 

[Interceptor121]

I just realized that the pictures I uploaded were not visible

I recommend who is interested to have a look at this again
Panasonic LX7 reference compact for underwater video | Interceptor121 Underwater Video

To check what I mean about the issues with wet mate and Inon wide angle lens

 

[Mike]

Nice capture of the writing on the front of the lens reflecting in the glass of the wetmate.

Now I'm going to have to get a sharpie all up on my new camera's lens and go commando on it!

 

[Interceptor121]

Nice capture of the writing on the front of the lens reflecting in the glass of the wetmate.

Now I'm going to have to get a sharpie all up on my new camera's lens and go commando on it!

Hence my suggestion to get a Black camera, I had a white one and that has also a silver ring around it that I covered in the other dives, still the markings are a problem

I used permanent marker as the rim is so small that putting tape was too hard of a job

 

[chile7236]

i was looking at LX7s in our local store the other day...maybe that will be my next toy