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I don't have experience - but I wouldn't give too much credit to "underwater" modes - as most of them are only designed for snorkelers in a couple feet of water. Personally, I think RAW capabilities and manual white balance as well as low shutter lag are much more valuable for an underwater rig.
No experience with this particular one either.
I started by using the underwater modes and gave them up almost as fast as the fart leaves the wetsuit...
The UW modes are designed to boost the red... Fine, but the water color varies so goddamn much - not only in various locations, but in depth too and then you have the time of the day issue when the color of the natural light changes too... In most of the cases you have weird results.
RAW and gray cards is the way to go as Will said - then tweak it to normal in the software.
As far as shutter lag goes - all entry level cameras have it. As a result you get blurry shots on almost every moving subject. And even on a static subject you'll end up with lots of crappy shots just because on freediving you can rarely be absolutely still.
My advice is - test it before you buy it.
I started by using the underwater modes and gave them up almost as fast as the fart leaves the wetsuit...
The UW modes are designed to boost the red... Fine, but the water color varies so goddamn much - not only in various locations, but in depth too and then you have the time of the day issue when the color of the natural light changes too... In most of the cases you have weird results.
RAW and gray cards is the way to go as Will said - then tweak it to normal in the software.
As far as shutter lag goes - all entry level cameras have it. As a result you get blurry shots on almost every moving subject. And even on a static subject you'll end up with lots of crappy shots just because on freediving you can rarely be absolutely still.
My advice is - test it before you buy it.
Well... Then all you have to worry about is video I guess...
If all you need is web publishing you can try this one: SpearFish DiveStore
Not too much of a hassle for 220Euro.
If all you need is web publishing you can try this one: SpearFish DiveStore
Not too much of a hassle for 220Euro.
Very nice choice with the sony t-90. How does the camera cope with low light? im looking to upgrade but the camera needs to perform well in low light
well from what i can tell, unless you will be shooting at dusk/dawn then it will be fine. I havent had the chance to get it wet but in my room with the blinds closed at 6pm it was decent but not great.
so in a room with the light/lamp turned on it is fine. the camera I use now ( gopro hero 3) is rubbish in low light so I dont want to make the same mistake twice.
Good luck with your new camera it really is a fine bit of kit.
Good luck with your new camera it really is a fine bit of kit.
Alright then - who broke the swimming pool?!!
Not a bad vid, it looks like the focus is hunting a bit in places though?
Not a bad vid, it looks like the focus is hunting a bit in places though?