I got to try the WACP on a dive at a Reef Photo workhop. For my camera (OM10) and lenses, it wasn't noticeably better than my WWL-1, except I was terrified the entire dive that I'd scratch it or lose it or something.
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And being photogenic.
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if there was a way to use the WWL-1 with my new camera and have zoom-thru capability, I would probably stick with it for a long time. But, currently, there is not.
What I’ve read makes me think that the main optical advantage that the WACP has over the WWL-1 is the image quality in the corners. Maybe not so much in the center. Did you notice that at all?
Just curious Stuart, concerning the WWL-1 and the FF Sony A7 series. Could you shoot the little kit lens Sony E mount 15-50 in crop sensor mode or for that matter the Tokina 10-17 behind a dome?
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I do not know about using the 15-50 in crop mode. That's a fair question, since crop mode on the a7r4 is still 26 MP. But, personally I would be pretty unlikely to invest in that lens just to be limited to crop mode.
Not sure about the Tokina config, either. I have really been relying on Reef for advice. They seem really good at understanding what gear I have and what I want to do and then advising me the best way to get there.
My main photo buddy has been shooting Sony FF with a WACP for a couple of years now. I have seen the image quality it produces. That is definitely my long-term goal. It's a lot of money. But, after what I've spend on the camera and housing, it doesn't make sense to me that I would not also go ahead and spend for the best glass as well. Fortunately, that is like the other stuff. Once I have it, I shouldn't need to buy another one or anything else like it for a long time.
I understand, a mediocre E mount lens on a high end FF, lol. But I was just trying to get you zoom through with your existing WWL while you gather the resources to get the WACP. I see the 15-50mm EZ lens used often under $100. When the camera is booted the lens extends to about the same length OA as the Sony 28mm f2.0 prime.
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FWIW, I shoot the WWL-1 with the Sony kit lens (16-50 mm for the a6500) and it works pretty well. It is really nice having the ability to zoom through with the WWL-1. I am considering upgrading to the a7R IV (is that what you have now @stuartv ?), but I won't have enough saved up for the Nauticam housing for awhile, so it'll just be used dry. Maybe I just need to sell my Nauticam a6500 housing first?
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