I just bought a d70 setup with a whole bunch of ports. I want to shoot the 10-17 but was wondering if it performed well behind the 6" dome? I have the 8" as well but would not mind selling it if there is no gain in image quality using it. I intend on using the 10-17 and 60mm macro underwater.
What about the 10.5 behind the specific 10.5 6" dome vs behind the 8" as I have both of them as well and would consider the 10.5 fisheye instead of the 10-17.
Then again after seeing the size of the rig I am contemplating a g9.. lol.
Thanks,
Jeremy
Regarding their 10-17 behind the 6" port, there is a thread on the same issue active in last days.
The 10.5 is acting very well behind the 6" port, I wouldn't get rid of the 8" since it have it's own advantages.
The 10-17 is much more versatile then the 10.5.
Might want to check to insure the 10-17mm can go to 10mm without getting the port shade (with the 6" dome). The Sigma 10-20mm requires removing the port shade at 10mm...one dive trip and I need the scratch repair kit I read about here - Thany you:)
Not a problem with the 8" dome port however - just need an extra piece of luggage for it...
A 10.5mm is a constant temptation for me...another choice would be more usuful...
Rig size...it gets "smaller" in the water:)
Thanks for the info. Being new to the SLR underwater is rough.
I was considering the 10.5 as I am a active "above" water photographer and i think the 10.5 is better above. Also the smaller dome is less daunting..
Jeremy
on the digigreen forum, there are one or two who are using the 10-17mm FE in an 5503 small dome. They needed to cut the shade a bit (using a dremel or similar) to avoid it showing up.
