Anyone shooting Sony a7riii?

[EduFiend]

Thanks again @PHIL RUDIN. Indeed it all comes down to how much one's willing to spend. Unfortunately, as many others, at least right now, I can only drool for the WACP-1 or 2. Shame I also sold that 28-70 stock lens that came with my A7III, at $400 MRSP, it might have been a better idea to just keep it tucked away somewhere.

While I expect an improvement over the lens alone I am sure that it will be in an entirely different class V. the WAPC-1

I bet it is, but for now I've settled on a 230mm Zen dome with the M82, fingers crossed it will be enough with the 16-35mm for some under and splits shots.

Thanks again for your input, looking forward to your review

 

[NootFish]

I also have been using the A7rIII with the Nauticam housing for a year and a half now on three liveaboards and I'm currently counting the days to the fourth one on Tiger Beach/Bimini.

It is true all of what the others have said so far: it ends up being quite expensive, heavy and difficult to travel with, but you do get what you pay for: the reliability and vacuum seal are top notch; once you've figured out the buoyancy it's a breeze and very ergonomic. File sizes are big, but I've used the same housing with the A7III, no problem. In terms of getting the shot with the 16-35GM, for example, I find that although animal eye autofocus doesn't work on underwater critters yet, "expand flexible spot" usually works pretty well with back button AF.

However, I've been trying to find a solution for soft and distorted corners with the 16-35GM, which I use with a 60 extension port and the 180mm dome as per Nauticam's suggestion back in 2018. Whilst the Sea&Sea M82 internal correction lens sounds interesting, I wouldn't be able to use it with another lens I own, the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 ART. I've also been contemplating using it underwater and have been trying to find online reviews being tested with a big dome to no avail. Both the 16-35GM and the 14mm share Nauticam's new 70 extension port and 230mm fisheye, which of course, is a way more serious investment, but, naturally, it peaked my interest anyway. Damn GAS.

I was wondering if by any chance @PHIL RUDIN has had the pleasure of testing it or maybe knows someone who might have? Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

I recently got the Sigma 14mm 1.8 ART lens... haven't taken it underwater yet... very interested to see photos it takes underwater too! Need to see if I can use my current dome port with it on next trip. Not bringing two domes with me!!

 

[EduFiend]

I recently got the Sigma 14mm 1.8 ART lens... haven't taken it underwater yet... very interested to see photos it takes underwater too! Need to see if I can use my current dome port with it on next trip. Not bringing two domes with me!!

I'm actually taking it next week to Bahamas and might have a go for a couple of split shots to test it out. I've already got the 230mm dome and will be picking up the 70 EXR in Ft Lauderdale. Will post some shots afterwards.