Just pulled the trigger on a RX100 - Waiting patiently by the mailbox.

[00wabbit]

When I went looking for a new compact to replace my broken Canon s90 and compliment my heavy DSLR kit I heard that Sony had something I should take a look at.

Today I pull the trigger. I got the Ikelite housing and dual handle tray because I didn't want to break the bank at the moment and I want to have some money left over for a wide angle lens.

Now I'm just waiting patiently until Thursday for it to arrive.

 

[AlMitch]

I've just jumped from the G11 to the RX100 and there is definitely a learning curve to go through. Lay out, ergonomics, menu is not nearly as good as the Canon, BUT when you get everything right, the picture quality is AMAZING!!
Not only will you need a WA lens you will also need a macro lens.
I still have 3 months to get used to it before my next dive trip.
Enjoy!

 

[00wabbit]

Macro isn't my thing but I am definitely looking for a wide angle lens. I tend to like to shoot large scenes so you feel like you are there with me.

 

[James R]

I think the canon menu is a bit easier too, but really I don't use much of it with my Rx100. I shoot in manual with instant access to aperture & shutter speed w/the front and rear dials. ISO programmed 2nd or 3rd in line under Fn button..that's about all I use.

I came across the Inon UWL-H100 + dome on the boards recently, but probably wont get to dive with it until June, which is a bit of a bummer!

 

[00wabbit]

Why do you have to wait until June?

 

[James R]

Local diving is low viz, silty, etc...not much to take photo of either. June is first trip to blue water.