Search results

I was thinking about getting A5000 or A6000 (16-50 mm) with a Meikon housing. What should I expect in terms of vignetting, especially with a wide angle lens. I have an Epoque DCL-30 lens.

Interesting.. I did not know the flash information was being recorded with the image file... Unfortunately, I used a few different Exif viewers / editors and could not find "strobe return" or anything similar anywhere... Do I need a special exif reader that can see it? There are a few flash...

OK, then why do I get the TTL failure signal, as evidenced by the LED light sequence? This must be something in the strobe... It probably means that the amount of light (or is it digital signal?) received via fiberoptic cable falls outside a range that is acceptable to the strobe to perform...

I see your point Interceptor.. Yet, it still bothers me, if something is not 100% repeatable :) And it also bothers me that the TTL failure is so sudden. It either works reasonably well or does not work at all. Almost as, if there were some sort of a set point defined, which says if you get...

Yes, but still... I see no reason for the TTL to be stopping to work so abruptly... How does your setup work above water? Would you be seeing the same behavior? I am guessing not...

I do not think this is it... But I did notice the TTL fails almost every time when I aim the strobe towards a dark distant wall... When aimed at close and/or bright objects it seems to work much more consistently... It could be insufficient feedback suggesting the need for full blast. I...

Thx for the suggestion. I will investigate it later tonight, but in general, I thought I was aiming the strobe more or less towards the subject...

It sometimes works and sometimes it does not... I see no pattern at all.. It happens in all camera modes: A, P, Av and Tv. When it does not work, the shots are typically totally over-exposed, but depending on the mode and light conditions, they may also be almost totally dark. There is a...

Sounds like an interesting Summer trip ..

Would it also work for Canon s120?

But elsewhere you sad yourself that using flter+AWB is only god up to 15-20 m, or so. What is the solution, when I want to take a video in relatively low light on a ship wreck between 25 and 35 m ?

@ Intereceptor121: You have practically convinced me to abandon Canon G16 and switch to an RX100 :) I found one on sale and intend to go for it tomorrow. However, one big concern remains in my mind as explained below.. I have read a few of your comments and instructions for setting the Custom...

Thx. Your advice is truly appreciated... Last question: Any good WA options for S120 + Ikelite housing?

Other than RX100 and Lumix LX7, which one would you say would be a better choice for accomplishing the following two main objectives: ambient/low light video and wide angle pictures/video (with a WA lens): (1) Canon S120 , F1.8-5.7, 24-120 mm equivalent (4x) (2) Olympus XZ-2, F1.8-2.5, 28-112...

Would Canons S110, S120 not have the same vignetting problem as G16? They both have a 5.2-26 mm lens vs a 6.1-30.5 lens on the G15/G16... Is that enough of a difference?

I thougth that is what this one was? Interceptor121: I know you are a big fan of the RX100 :) And I do believe it is a better camera than the G16, especially for what I need t for. I have been even considering selling the G16 and getting an RX100 :) But... (1) I hate the hassle of selling...

OK, but if I go with, say, the UWL-100 lens, either on the Meikon housing or the Fantasea housing equipped with a 67mm adaptor, will it work?

I got confused after looking a two versions of the Ikelite housing for this camera. One has a wired TTL connection. But I guess you can add optical TTL ot most cameras as long as the flash supports it...

Is there a way to add TTL functionality to a housing not specifically designed for this purpose?

Some tough choices with very limited budget... Any thoughts on the following subjects would be appreciated. Please keep in mind I am nearly a beginner and do not plan to make UW phoptography a career :) (1) How critically important is it to have a housing with access to all camera controls...