Huss
Mentor
pretty cool! apsc sensor in what i think of as an all weather camera. i'll get one on sale.
almost like a digital version of my Nikonos V
almost like a digital version of my Nikonos V
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
I don't think it is positioned as underwater, snorkeling camera...
Harry Caul
Well-known
That is a terrible location for a flash if it's meant for underwater use... bad backscatter.
DougFord
on the good foot
...it's the street shooting rig that will be all the rage in the City of Bikini Bottom.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
As an underwater photographer going down to 48ºF 100 feet of water, anything less of full housing, lensport and optical fiber flash sync system won't cut it.
That said...
Maybe, just maybe, Fuji HD-M equivalent can happen as part of X series, becoming the modern day Nikonos...
That said...
Maybe, just maybe, Fuji HD-M equivalent can happen as part of X series, becoming the modern day Nikonos...
GaryLH
Mentor
Now that would be nice
Gary
Gary
Mackinaw
Think Different
Interesting. Maybe the perfect camera to put in my sea kayak.
Jim B.
Jim B.
Dante_Stella
Rex canum cattorumque
I heard the Nikon version was the F-U.
Bam! Try the veal. We're here all week.
Dante
Bam! Try the veal. We're here all week.
Dante
markus_h_photography
Established
And I think that's exactly the market it's aimed at. As an "expedition camera" it'd be perfect for kayaking, rainforest trekking etc. If you drop it or you capsize well just pick it back up and move on.
markus_h_photography
Established
Well as it's rated to 15metres (about 45 feet) I'd say it definitely won't cut it at a depth of 100 feet.
Dante_Stella
Rex canum cattorumque
Well as it's rated to 15metres (about 45 feet) I'd say it definitely won't cut it at a depth of 100 feet.
If that's rated like wristwatches are, then it's probably good for washing dishes or being rained upon. Static pressure at 15m is one thing; moving around increases the effective pressure even at shallow depths.
Dante
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Ahh ... finally.
The Leiconos we've all been waiting for!
The Leiconos we've all been waiting for!
fireblade
Vincenzo.
Backyard swimming pool snaps for the Beverly Hills wives.
fireblade
Vincenzo.
Just buy a underwater housing for what you already have and be done with it.
Beverly Hills wives are exempt.
Beverly Hills wives are exempt.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
It's a Leicanos!
marcr1230
Well-known
The problem with the flash is that underwater you will get a lot of "snow" reflection of floating particles right back into the lens
regarding the "tough" aspect I would not want to drop that on the lens - seems like it would be the weak point depending on how it's bonded to the body
nice to have APS-C size sensor
Would I buy it ? Never, not enough value for me - I've had a great time with my Oly TG-2 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it (or the newer TG-4) for rough environments.
regarding the "tough" aspect I would not want to drop that on the lens - seems like it would be the weak point depending on how it's bonded to the body
nice to have APS-C size sensor
Would I buy it ? Never, not enough value for me - I've had a great time with my Oly TG-2 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it (or the newer TG-4) for rough environments.
giganova
Well-known
I love the floating strap!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
On LUF (German side) there was a report by a beta tester - owner of a dive shop. He took the camera down to 15 m - even in very cold water, barely above freezing and was quite enthusiatic,
Is this camera going to sell around 4 grands ?
I don't know if the flash is a performer but it's location does not appeal me so much.
I don't know if the flash is a performer but it's location does not appeal me so much.