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I'm leaning towards just keeping the RX100ii setup for this year unless something really appealing comes along in the next month or two. After some research, I'm not sure the extra expense to upgrade will be worth it for me over what I currently have. I still might pick up that extra YS-01 to...

Thanks for both of your thoughts. I agree, with a next-gen APS-C imminent, it is a bit awkward timing. I'm not traveling until August, so I will probably simmer with these options for a bit. Going for the A6500 was for budget reasons. I saw the Fantasea housing available with flat port on...

I'm currently shooting an RX100ii with an UWL-04 wet lens and single Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe. I'm considering whether to upgrade for an upcoming trip this summer. I only dive a few times a year, so I'm trying to keep the budget reasonable. I love the wet ultrawide lens and usually do most of my...

I heard this tip from someone here—try a waterproof soft/padded cooler bag as storage (AO Coolers). I can carry it separately, but usually on flights I carry on the camera only and pack the rest in a larger checked bag. The cooler also doubles as a personal freshwater dunk tank on boats so you...

I've thought about this too as I currently shoot with a single S&S YS-01, and I'd echo the recommendation for a second strobe. The Weefine ring light 3000 looks very cool, but I think the only advantage they hold over a second strobe is size and simplicity. A second strobe should be able to...

Uh, that article doesn't even mention the Kraken KRL-01? From Kraken's web page, it says the lens is ideal for the RX100. Take a look at the images in this article too: Kraken Sports KRL-01 Wet Wide Angle Lens Review Perhaps you're thinking of the KRL-02, which is for small sensor compacts that...

The main reason I can see choosing the WWL-1 is if you think you may upgrade to an APS-C or Full Frame camera system in the future. Otherwise, the WWL-1 is much bigger, heavier, and more expensive for little benefit on the RX100 series. I'd go for the Kraken. If you upgrade, you can still...

The KRL-01 is a decent option to consider, but it's worth pointing out that it is quite a bit larger, heavier, and more expensive than the other options mentioned. Still, if there's any inclination to move up to a larger sensor camera in the future, you could continue to use the KRL-01.

Interesting, so the KRL-02 has vignetting or visible hood on the original RX100? I would think the 28mm lens would crop that out.

I use a UWL-04 on my RX100 II. I also had a Fix UWL-28M52, which is pretty much the same lens. Requires stopping down to f8 or so for optimal corner performance. These are the widest options available. Better corner performance can be had with the Inon UWL-H100 28M67 Type2 and addon dome. Not...

Looks nice, now time to test it in the water :)

This was on the west side of the island with Hawaii Nautical.

Here are some images from a boat dive on Oahu taken with my RX100 II. This is with the Acquapazza and the Fix UWL-04 ultrawide wet lens attached. I am using a single strobe at the moment, a Sea & Sea YS-01. I'm contemplating adding a second strobe for better coverage and more even lighting. I'm...

Yeah, I'd just say go without until you have $300+ to spend on something decent. Or try to rent (maybe buy used, then resell after trip). I shot underwater without a strobe for years before plunking down cash for one. If your dives are 50ft or shallower, you can still get fun shots and learn how...

The RX100 series is better in this regard and will sync up to 1/2,000s. But the sync speed is really just to control ambient lighting. Strobes should be freezing the action regardless of shutter speed because their light only lasts for a short duration (like 1/10,000). So OP--if you're...

As mentioned earlier, most wide wet lenses are designed for 28mm, so you may have to zoom a bit (the Kraken 01 is the only one I've heard of that is made for 24mm). I have the Fix UWL-04 on my RX100II. It requires stopping the lens down to f8 for the best corner performance, but it's the widest...

Nice write-up by Phil Rudin in the latest UWPMag: UwP, Your FREE underwater photography magazine

I don't think ring flashes/lights are good for general photography--only macro where the subject is quite close to the lens. Otherwise I'm assuming you end up with backscatter.

Nice rig! Be sure to post some results when you go diving!

I'm using an RX100ii. Haven't bought a close-up lens yet, so I'd probably just go for a single +6 or +7 option, which looks like leaves a 16cm or so working distance. Less the 4cm depth of the ring light, that's 12cm which seems doable, right? Or would it just be better for me to spend the...