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Hi All I was watching the latest episode from the "Underwater Photography Show" with Alex and Matt last night on Youtube. Alex just touched on using these types of filters for his underwater work at Lembeh. Is anyone else using these? can you help me understand the benefits of using these? Is there a specific filter manufacturer for underwater work? I do lots of shooting at the Blue Heron Bridge and it has a similar environment as Lembeh, so I'm looking for the benefits for me. Thanks

Here the first for you, travelling photo retouchers! https://www.tourboxtech.com/

Not as often as I’d like but I try too. Can send a message if you ever have questions or want to try to dive locally

This is our coverage of Atom flash - not a full review - but some first impressions

I've been using the PanaLeica for video since many years. Video AF is awful while color rendition and image quality is superb. IDK how it behaves in photography mode.

Thanks for the suggestion, so what do you think about the focus speed and accuracy comparison for these two lens?

Thank you Tim! I remember you and recognize several others already. Glad to be here!

Hey Stan! Welcome to your new home! You’ll see lots of former Wetpixelers here. We’re the refuge! Great to have you with us. Best wishes

Hello all, Previous member on Wetpixel and thankful to all who have made Waterpixels a thriving community and an invaluable resource. I started underwater imaging with a Sony Handycam/Bluefin housing and Nikon P7000. For roughly the last decade I've been shooting M4/3, first with the Oly EM-5 Mark II and currently the OM-1. Thank you! Stan

It works pretty cool once you nail the flow down I honestly don't get the RAW --> DNG requirement but it's "fine". my main issue is that my GH5M2 has focus bracketing but it's just too slow shooting - so I'm just bursting "regularly" and move my camera. Need a few sessions in water to start nailing it. Matan.

Thanks Caoollla. We’ll pursue.

Hi OMB A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Great to have you with us. You’ve sure come to the right place for help with emptying your bank account moving to higher end gear! We hope you really enjoy the forum. Best wishes

I searched but it seems that the member can't change the country. @Moderator How to change th country?

Hey New guy here from UT. Pretty much all gopro and insta 360 thus far...but want to move on to higher quality stuff. Best!

The thought was to have the MF-3 for snooting and 2 high power strobes for wide angle and faster cycling, but since the Atom Flash can also snoot with the same qualities as the MF-3 (super bright focus light, aperture cards, and even has a red focus light), I would just snoot with it instead. That would save me from buying a third strobe since the Atom Flash can handle wide angle too? Having 3 strobes isn't a bad thing, but it's just more to transport and more money. If I went with the MF-3, then having two more potent strobes would be preferred to have a GN28 strobe. I'm probably going with an MF-3 just because the Atom Flash is still a pretty big unknown at this point. I'll just buy more powerful strobes when I finally upgrade.

Awesome do you dive locally?

No idea how that happened and haven’t figured out how to fix it.

Considering that so many lenses is rather intimidating for a new MFT user, I'll add my view on macro. The Olympus 60 mm is a fantastic lens, but I almost never use it any more since I bought a Panasonic Leica 45 mm. Such a versatile lens in many occasions and much easier to aim then the 60mm. Easy to combine with a CMC-1 or 2 for more macro. In that case I would go for the CMC-2. I own a CMC-1, but the DOF is soo small.

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There is very real value in having a Spare strobe. Backup, loaner, flexibility, etc. Getting 2 Atoms and an MF-3 seems like a great combo to me. The MF strobes will not replace a full powered strobe like the Atom, HF-1, or similar high-powered strobes. The MF strobes are strictly Macro and Snooting machines.

After spending a week last year in Anilao without a snoot, I realize how important a tool it is. I currently run a compact with YS-01s, but will be upgrading to a m43 in the next year or two. I'm planning a trip to Lembeh for this coming September. I was planning on buying a MF-3, but the Atom Flash just appeared. It seems to have the same qualities as the MF-3, may be powerful enough for wide angle , and also has a relatively small form factor. I'm looking to buy before the backscatter black friday sale ends. I have a couple questions. I would rather buy and travel with two strobes (Atom Flash x2), than buy and travel with three strobes (MF-3 + higher power strobes (YS-D3 Duo x2 was recommended by Bluewater)). I want to do both wide angle and macro on a trip, so could anyone guess if the Atom Flash x2 be enough for a m43 with a fisheye lens? Unfortunately, there are no reviews out there for the Atom Flash since it's so new. Since I don't have snoot experience yet, would the bigger size of an Atom Flash be a detriment compared to the smaller MF-3? As we all know, the MF-1 had significant issues and this is the first generation of the Atom Flash. Should I hold off on even thinking about an Atom Flash because it just came out?

DETAILED PICTURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Attached Photos show only parts of equipment available more details here: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-bestandsliste.html?userId=10836287 ITEMS LOCATED IN GERMANY WORLDWIDE POSTAGE POSSIBLE I've accumulated quite a few items. Prices range from approx. 30-80% of the original price, except for the new S45 viewfinder. Underwater housings: Nikon D800 underwater housing, very good condition, €1500 Nikon D2 underwater housing, new/unused, €400 Nikon D7100 underwater housing, very good condition, €1000 Underwater viewfinders: ProG, used, €100 S45 new generation, new, €1700 S10, used, very good condition, €1300 Underwater ports: Superdome little signs of use, glass without visible scratches €1400 Fisheyedome normal signs of use, glass in very good condition, €850 Wideport normal signs of use, glass without visible scratches, otherwise in very good overall condition €700 Marcoport 60mm old version with wet diopter/wet lens Glass without visible scratches, otherwise signs of use, with wet lens holder for Seacam flash arm 285,-€ Dome port for Sigma 17-70mm with lens 450,-€ Port extensions: PVL30 PVL35 PVL40 PVL50 PVL60 €110 per PVL Underwater flashes: 5x Seacam 150D flashes with S6 flash cables, spare batteries, spare cables, chargers, neoprene protection, spare O-rings... ++++ much more Retra Snoot with Seacam connection with mask set Flash arm spare parts/O-rings, etc. I also have various Nikon DSLR cameras and lenses (ASP-C and full frame) to offer 2x D800E bodies (one like new with approx. 50 shots) 2x D7100 bodies 1xD300 body Nikon AF-S 60mm Nikon AF-S 105mm Sigma 17-70mm Sigma 18-250mm Tokina 10-17mm GPS receiver for Nikon ++++++ We can also put together a complete DSLR (full-frame or APSC) underwater camera kit on request Cameras/lenses are in very good condition. Some come with the original box. I`m happy to send you more photos. I`m happy to answer all questions. Br Markus

Please see the pictures. I can send also a video with the functioning and more pictures. Akkus included (4 original).Located in Vienna, shipping in Europe. Price is 1500 Euro. Including all parts except spare o_rings and packaging.

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