I've been using my G12 for about 2 years now and am starting to feel like it's time to update. I'm currently using a G12 in WP-DC34 housing with ULCS arms, tray, clamps etc. and 2 * Inon-D2000 Type 4 (in sTTL, not eTTL). I also have a Divervision mount base for 67 mm macro lenses (I have Dyron 67 mm and 77 mm, which I can stack).
I am now really struggling trying to find a camera (non-DSLR, because of the size and weight). I've (I think) narrowed it down to Olympus and Sony. The models I'm currently thinking about are:
(- Olympus E-PL3) <--- what's the difference between this and E-PL5?
- Olympus E-PL5
- Olympus OMD EM5
- Sony NEX-5n
- Sony NEX-5r
- Sony NEX-6
- Sony NEX-7
Some of the factors, that are important to me are:
- picture and video quality (FullHD is a must) - obviously (I understand Sony has a bit larger sensor)
- camera size and weight
- internal flash (I fear, that taking photos on land in the dark is limited, because I don't want to keep a separate flash with me the whole time) --> do all the cameras which don't have internal fl
- housing size/weight/price
- compatible with my ULCS tray
- I can still keep on using my 67 mm macro diopters (as I do love macro)
- I'd rather not buy a separate lens for every occasion
- TTL in manual mode - is it possible with these cameras?
Also, I have liked the 'C1' and 'C2' modes in G12, which enable you to set certain settings and zoom positions. Do these cameras have such?
There's been a lot of talk of (electronic or lack of such) viewfinders in these cameras. What's the big deal? Aren't the pictures taken underwater by watching the screen?
Any advice?
I am now really struggling trying to find a camera (non-DSLR, because of the size and weight). I've (I think) narrowed it down to Olympus and Sony. The models I'm currently thinking about are:
(- Olympus E-PL3) <--- what's the difference between this and E-PL5?
- Olympus E-PL5
- Olympus OMD EM5
- Sony NEX-5n
- Sony NEX-5r
- Sony NEX-6
- Sony NEX-7
Some of the factors, that are important to me are:
- picture and video quality (FullHD is a must) - obviously (I understand Sony has a bit larger sensor)
- camera size and weight
- internal flash (I fear, that taking photos on land in the dark is limited, because I don't want to keep a separate flash with me the whole time) --> do all the cameras which don't have internal fl
- housing size/weight/price
- compatible with my ULCS tray
- I can still keep on using my 67 mm macro diopters (as I do love macro)
- I'd rather not buy a separate lens for every occasion
- TTL in manual mode - is it possible with these cameras?
Also, I have liked the 'C1' and 'C2' modes in G12, which enable you to set certain settings and zoom positions. Do these cameras have such?
There's been a lot of talk of (electronic or lack of such) viewfinders in these cameras. What's the big deal? Aren't the pictures taken underwater by watching the screen?
Any advice?
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