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Thanks Davide but I still believe in written reviews, not chat GBT and most of these companies are looking for YouTube talking heads.

Good luck. I shared my suggestion, I can't comment further.

I already answered this two years ago saying that I had no problems with the Subtronic service. My mind has changed, the service nowadays is terrible. A 160 pro bought brand new last year, after two months stops working, sent to Germany inmediately, lasts 3 months in return back, all electronic inside was changed, after less than 10 dives stops working again, sent to Germany again, they still have it, last week I received an email saying they found the failure and will be sent back the next days. I'm still waiting. Everything can fail underwater, but the speed of the service is what it worths here. If I'm going to have response time of a chinese or japanese strobe i prefer to pay the lower price of the chinese.

Again, I'm going to write my opinion again about this strobe, but now after 100 dives more or less in all weather conditions, with a dive trip in the middle. The strobe is absolutely trustworthy. The left shots counter is a must for me and now when I use my older Subtronic 160 pro fusion I miss it, not for a single dive, but being on a dive trip, 4 dives per day and not to charge the batteries between dives, for me it has no price. I have stopped trying to find a proper battery charger, I use a type C usb mobile charger, the batteries have a built in color led, red when empty, green when charged. You can find cables and charger all around the world. And if say what I like I also say what I don't like, not very important but it happened to me twice, when taking photos of action and shooting burst, I lower the power to 1/8 in order to have a good recycling rate, after a few series the strobe stops working, I think it's an overheating issue, so I switch the strobe off and i switch on again after a few seconds and starts working again with no problem. I guess it has an overheating prevention circuit, but I'm not sure about that. Also, I don't like the color temperature of the light, it's too cold, with a 4500º K diffuser that you can buy separately it's done. The power selector, it's too tiny, difficult to use with thick gloves.

Hi @Dave_Hicks I found something When I make a new message to a person.. I can Paste When I try to reply it didn't work When after sending the answer with texte only, I edit this message I can Paste. Now I send this message in this topic and try during a futur edit of it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit Yes it works... For me the problem is in a JS or other script on Waterpixel....

@Dave_Hicks Sorry but 1) I have 2 PC with the problem 2) an old tablet work with my user, but not up to date iwth the last version (and Win 10) 3) I made some test (forgot to write here from an other country (CH) from my Surface Win11 (network from the compagnie No access, Android hotspot can reach the site, nothing changed no Paste from pictures. 4) if I use some VPN same it didn't work better When I search with copilot (ok it is microsoft and ? ) I allways found information that there is a known problem with Invision + Win11 + Edge. I made test on other Invision Forum like Plongeur.com It's the same in the background Copyright © 2023 PLONGEUR.COMPowered by Invision Community Also on an other forum I found (forgot the name) it was possible to paste pictures. For me with the information I found the problem is on "your" side. In the past I used Chrome, Firefox and other... since more or less 5 years... one browser...the one installed on windows. (it is my decission and I assume, and i'm happy with that. ) At work we switched from Firefox to chrome.. and now the move to Edge form secondary browser to the main is started. Why it is not the question , but it is a big international inssurance compagnie near 20 000 workers in Europe.

Wow, a lot of life indeed. Thanks for sharing

Useless slop and not actionable. To my knowledge you are the only person hitting this issue. Lots of people use edge and Windows11, etc. I think it is more likely you have some content filtering enabled, possibly on your router, that is the root cause. Try to hotspot your phone, using the mobile carrier network, and connect your PC to the hotspot WiFi. This will confirm or refute my suspicion.

Diving with Rendezvous in Barkley Sound with divingsports, a local Vancouver dive shop. Barkley Sound is really beautiful, the whole stay is just so relaxing with being quite remote and disconnected from everything. We didn't have the best visibility, it was pretty murky for the first ~10 meters or so, but as you got deeper it cleared up pretty well, but there's still a decent amount of back scatter in the footage, still overall fantastic dives.

If image quality is a priority and you plan on making large prints, high resolution (40-60mp) full frame is the best tool for the job. I absolutely benefit from the lower noise, better dynamic range, and higher resolution of full frame sensors compared to smaller ones. But I’m a pixel peeper who prioritizes image quality and sells photos that get printed large. On the other hand, others commenting here are completely right that sensor size doesn’t matter nearly as much if you’re only sharing images on the web/social media.

Copilot answer Summary of the Issue Image attachments cannot be inserted in replies, even though they work correctly when creating a new topic. This is not caused by browser settings, cookies, cache, or Edge’s tracking prevention. The failure is caused by a JavaScript error inside root_front.js, which prevents the CKEditor attachment module from loading in reply forms. 🔥 Critical JavaScript Error The console shows repeated errors: Code Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Cannot convert undefined or null to object at Object.assign at BaseControllerClone._updateTimestamp This error occurs every few seconds, meaning the controller responsible for AJAX updates and editor initialization is failing continuously. Because _updateTimestamp() crashes, the reply editor never completes its initialization, and the attachment subsystem is never activated. 🎯 Why attachments work in new topics but not in replies In Invision Community: The new topic editor loads in “full mode” with all scripts and plugins. The reply editor loads inside an AJAX wrapper and depends on BaseControllerClone for notifications, timestamps, and editor initialization. When root_front.js throws an exception inside _updateTimestamp(): The reply editor loads in degraded mode CKEditor plugins (including attachments, paste‑image, drag‑and‑drop) do not initialize The attachment bar does not appear Pasting images is disabled Uploads fail silently This perfectly matches the behavior observed. 🧩 Likely Root Causes One of the following is happening: 1) Corrupted or modified root_front.jsA custom theme or manual edit may have introduced a faulty Object.assign() call. 2) A plugin or theme override is returning nullIf _updateTimestamp() receives null instead of an object, Object.assign() will throw exactly the error you captured. 3) An AJAX endpoint is returning an empty or malformed JSON payloadIf the notifications/timestamp endpoint returns null, the controller crashes. 4) Lazy‑loading or placeholder scripts are interferingYour console shows: Code Images loaded lazily and replaced with placeholders. Load events are deferred. This can break editor initialization in replies. 🧪 Developer Verification Steps Your developer should check the following: 1) Inspect root_front.js at line ~258Look for something like: js Object.assign(target, data); If target or data is null, this will crash. 2) Check the AJAX response for the notifications/timestamp endpointVerify it returns a valid JSON object. 3) Disable theme overrides temporarilyIf the issue disappears, the theme is the source. 4) Check CKEditor initialization in repliesConfirm that the attachment plugin is actually being loaded. 🛠️ How to Fix Depending on the cause: ✔️ If the theme overrides _updateTimestamp()Ensure the function checks for null: js if (data && typeof data === 'object') { Object.assign(this.timestampData, data); } ✔️ If the AJAX endpoint returns nullFix the backend so it always returns a valid object. ✔️ If root_front.js is corruptedReplace it with the official Invision Community version. ✔️ If lazy‑loading interferesDisable lazy‑loading for editor‑related scripts. 🎯 Conclusion The inability to insert images in replies is caused by a JavaScript exception in root_front.js, not by browser settings. Until this error is fixed, the reply editor will continue to load in degraded mode and attachments will remain broken.

I will remind myself how lucky I am next time I am doing yet another two hours of deco above the wreck🤣 What limits me most with my project diving is bottom time vs decompression obligation, and weather - if I could go back in time 2000 years I would tell them "no don't sink it over there - sink it up there - behind the reef - so that there is a bit of protection when I come back in two thousand years to document your ship(wreck)" Having said that, given that we are documenting a wreck that is basically unique as no other intact wreck from this era of sea travel and maritime trade has ever been found, we owe it to history to get the best images possible.

If we start with the premise that a M43 sensor is good enough for most (and understanding that’s not true for all) I’d like to offer an example. It’s true that the size of the housing is similar or identical if comparing FF and M43. The difference is in the lenses, and the ports. Lenses get both smaller and lighter, especially if you plan for a max aperture of 4.0 or higher. As the lens becomes smaller so does the port. Like some have said I would avoid M85 systems, but M100 is very useful. If you design for the lenses I’ve named above M100 ports can become your go to. A smaller aperture might raise concerns about ISO noise. In my mind sensor noise is not what it once was. Not only is it quite low for both FF and M43, but Lightroom and other products can pretty much make it go away. So for me a travel-optimized system is M43 (or similar), f4.0 and such lenses, and M100 ports. That said, if you need wall sized and such, as some have written, the requirements are completely different. I’m just writing for those who’s photos might end up on a screen, or a medium sized print. Gary

Paul - yes it is beautiful there. How lovely that you were able to live there. The jacks didn't seem to mind that I was up in their business for a few seconds :)

Scientific work and museum exhibits are great projects, but not many of us have the luck to participate in that kind of event. Great stuff! As for the original question - may I ask what limits your photo archive most, image quality or diving opportunity? An honest answer may tell you where the money should go. And, since we shouldn’t bite the hands of the equipment dealers that feed this site: May I throw in that perhaps a better strobe or snoot might benefit your pictures more than a bigger sensor? I confess to GAS: I also feel better when traveling with something new to something blue …

If the images end up on a wall in a museum then I would imagine that they would be quite large. We would be a bit further along with the project by now if everyone hadn't started lobbing bombs again in the Muddle East☹️

In my case I think that it comes down to where I think that my archaeology project might be heading (possibly an entire museum built basically around it), and wanting to record things insitu with very good resolution both for scientific purposes and as some of the images will certainly end up being used in the museum.

You have to remember that while some of these testing and review websites might be useful, and well tell you various things about noise measurements and which combination has the best noise characteristics. They are however run by people who measure photographs rather than make photographs in many cases. the differences are often only visible when viewing the image at 100% on Photoshop and even then you need to look at them sideways multiple times to pick the differences. If you look at the images as a whole image it can be hard to pick the difference between well exposed images taken on m43 and full frame unless you are talking about extremely large images or very high ISO, but even then m43 can produce some amazing images in low light. You have to go down to a compact like a TG-7 with a tiny sensor and not expose it that well to produce an image that is obviously not as nice. Back in the day when digital first started there were big differences, these days things are much closer and gains are very much incremental. It's not that FF doesn't have it lace but for me and many others the gains aren't enough to offset the downsides of ownership.

Cheers Terry! Marketplace might be worth a shot too - hadn't considered that.

Cheers Chris! I can certainly see how not having something in stock and not telling you until after you order would not be good! Will certainly be avoiding grey importers - I don't need that hassle! Digi Direct do have one redeeming feature - Qantas points with every purchase😀 Will google as you have suggested too!

I just got a Sony lens from Digital Camera Warehouse. Good price at EOFY sale. Crappy website for ordering on a Mac. Good service getting the lens in. I bought my camera secondhand via Marketplace

Don't know if diving and snorkeling spots are also discussed on the WaterPixels forums, but if so, I would greatly appreciate tips on the best, most photo-friendly snorkeling spots in the Seychelles. I'll be going there in early May next year and hope to bring back loads of beautiful underwater photos, including material for magazines and newspapers.

Digi Direct used to be a go to, these days they sometimes don't have stuff in stock and don't always tell you till after you order. They used to be cheapest but not always these days. Avoid grey market importers - you often won't get warranty service locally as the warranty is through the retailer not the official importer. Digital camera warehouse is another to checkout, they have been around a long time. Another is Camera Pro. I've bought from Camera pro, digital camera warehouse and digi direct, sometimes Ted's George's or diamond have the model you are after at a good price. Best bet is to go to google and type in the model you want, then "price australia" and a bunch of options will pop up. you can look at online reviews but looking recently they all seem similar. Best to physically call them to check for stock prior to ordering.

Kudos!