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Today I shot the Nikon 8-15 fisheye + 1.4tc (old kenko) behind a 140mm dome using a 3d printed 40mm port extension and custom zoom gear. I think it worked very well. The "full" field seems to be at 12mm. A few shots were at 11mm and have very slight clipping. Nikon Z8 with Retra Maxi strobes 12mm full field shots: 15mm "bonus 1.4x zoom" shot:

Now I’ve seen that same error from the web app linked at the top of the page.

yes, that one. It was my very first 3d printed original design.

Is the extension ring an N100 or N120?

Hmmmmm, this is odd. We're not aware of any outages........

Two corrections to your above statements; 1. I never need to "burp" my WACP 2. Traveling with a WWL is significantly easier than traveling with a medium or large dome.

You mean this one : "https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6017150" ? Otherwise, would you like to share your solution?

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They're actually cheaper than I expected

I’ve seen this error around 20% of the time I try to visit the site over the past month. Usually from iOS mobile Safari or Brave/Chrome. I know Brave is weird so I’ve tried Safari and seen the same error. I just downloaded the App so I’ll try that for a while to see if it’s better.

Do you have those yet

Oh, excellent. I need the preflash mod too. I just did a few days of a trip with the strobes in preflash.

There a error on this post above Gopro MAX 2 or previous Gopro Generations are backwards compatible with UHS-II card, but speeds remain at UHS-I Lexar polar pro cards express cards are new type of card that requires microSD Express (PCIe 3.0 + NVMe 1.3) for full speed, only compatible with Nintendo so far, its also backwards compatible with GOPROs but speeds remain at UHS-I. The Gopro M1PRO series its unknown if support UHS-II cards, (example Lexar Gold Series V60 256GB A2) If the Gopro M1PRO series continue to support UHS-i cards the V30 A2 C10 U3 should be fine for 8K60

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As an owner of a WACP-1, WACP-C, WWL-1B, and Canon 8-15, here is my objective, real-world experience with all. I use the inexpensive Sony 28-60 in all cases except the 8-15 for ultra-wide scenes. Note 1 - One of the greatest strengths of all the wet optics is the inclusion of a real zoom option. Note 2 - All water contact optics have a slight degree of barrel distortion at the wide end. Scenes such as pier legs or wreck interiors are best when zoomed in a bit to help compensate, or correct slightly in post. This is not, however, noticeable in normal reef scenes even at the widest FoV. WACP-1: Dry Port - no water layer between the lens and external dome. - Large on the surface with a weight of 10lbs dry - Best image quality of the three, but not overly noticeable unless comparing side by side with others - Very stable in-water due to size; beneficial for slower shutter or video work WACP-C: Dry port - Smaller version of the WACP-1 weighing only 5lbs dry, or half as much - Not quite as sharp, but only noticeable if compared at high zoom in image review side by side with the same from a WACP-1 - Substantially lower price in comparison WWL-1B: Wet Mount Port - layer of water between the flat port and the attached WWL. - By far the smallest and lightest of the 3 - Very similar image quality to the WACP-C. - My go-to choice for travel when size/weight are issues - The lowest overall cost - Must “burp” lens after entry to make sure no air bubbles are trapped between port and wet lens - *WWL-C is same concept except designed for 24mm lenses vs 28mm Canon 8-15 w traditional hemispherical dome - Go-to fisheye option for exceptional quality - Ultra-wide 180 FoV vs 130 degree max - No real zoom ability - Easily used with a 1.4x teleconverter for greater reach with no noticeable image degradation Does the addition of a water-contact optics improve the quality of a standard kit lens? In my actual use and real-world comparisons…yes. I find the corners to be sharper at a wider aperture. This provides great flexibility when lower light becomes an issue Is this better than a traditional lens and dome? That’s really personal taste, very similar to how much salt to add to food. “Better image quality” is open to interpretation. With regards to overall user experience, I personally feel there are greater options to capture a moment, especially in fast-action scenes with the water contact optics. Can I prove any of this with scientific numbers? Nope, that’s not my forte. These are simply my personal finds and my personal preferences. Plenty will have other opinions and/or thoughts, and that’s great too. That’s why there are many options so all preferences can be met. Paraphrasing Ansel Adams, the image is made 12” behind the lens. In other words, it’s not the gear, it’s the photographer that makes the image. Above all, dive and enjoy capturing the moment!

I made a preflash button blocker for Inon flashes. I made Retra Maxi knob replacements for the same reason. The knobs are the same shape and i wanted them to feel distinct.

This is a follow up to report above which I am leaving as is for demonstration purposes even though I made mistake. Always read manuals :-). After adjusting 360Studio to recommended settings - which were Dive Case mode OFF (I already had AI stitching ON) I made another look at the test footage. The stitching improved. It is not seamless by far but at least it is almost tolerable. Still Insta360 case Pro stitching is far more invisible mainly in the blue. At the close distance the stitchings are almost on par - simply they are visible. The main problem with Nauticam stitching in the blue is a divide in exposure. This is going to be an issue in confined spaces with only one half of housing facing the lightened area. What's definitely an issue with Nauticam is a nasty flare coming from spot light sources. Basically if you will be in the group with someone with lights on - beware. Here is side by side test footage (adjusted as much as the amount of time I wanted to give it) And some sample screenshots with updated settings

https://makerworld.com/en/models/645442-inon-z240-knob-extension?from=search#profileId-571651 BVA

Dave: Didn't you make some Inon knob add ons? BVA

I think there are Inon knobs from Dave H, here on waterpixels for 3d printing. If I remember correctly, it is a roll pin that you push out with a simple punch. I can do it for you when we get home. BVA

we are on the Samambaia right now, leaving Triton to go up to Ambon. Went over to visit, Leeza is still there running the place with Nurul Yazid a phenomenal photographer. We have been for a total of 8 weeks and going back next year. There are a couple of Triton Bay videos on www.blueviews.net Still no aircon but there is now 24 hour electricity. Bill

I've been using the Marelux 4 wheel roller for the last year. It's depth and height match international dimensions, and it's just a touch wider, which is useful for packing housings with handles. Marelux 20-inch Luggage for Photography Equipment,Travel Gears

For over a decade, I used a CompuTrekker backpack and small duffle for my carryon luggage to try and look as inconspicuous as possible. Lifting it up and down in long immigration lines and always on the lookout for trolleys was not fun. So a couple of months ago, I followed Alex Mustard's packing technique and switched to a 4 wheeler and a large computer bag. Carrying 65 pounds this way is a breeze! Even when I see a trolley, I don't use it. Traveling now is so much easier.

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