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I can offer another recommendation for NAD Lembeh. I've stayed several times over the years and they run a great operation. I think they currently advertise a 2:1 diver to guide ratio, whereas a lot of Lembeh resorts are 4:1. They also have a nice camera room.

hopefully minor wounds - filming large shoals of grouper with feeding sharks at dusk has got to be high risk

what was it like in October?

Give Peter Mooney a call at Scubapix, he's the Aussie distributor.

The fact that the bad strobe can be triggered with a different source tends to indicate it has having problems detecting the pulse from your trigger. You can try running a fibre cable from your good strobe to the the dodgy one. Plug the cable into the side socket on the good strobe and run it to the dodgy one in the normal fibre port. See page e-22 of the manual for how to. The dodgy strobe should be the one on the LHS of the diagram. Here's an e-link to the manual if you need it: https://www.seaandsea.jp/support/download/manual/manual_en_03123_ys-d3_lightning.pdf Now check if it triggers. If it does check the exposure from each strobe and make sure the dodgy strobe changes brightness as you change the power on it. If it does, this is your solution, possibly not ideal but should sort you out at least till you come back and can try to get to the bottom of it. It might be that you fibre cables are marginal for this strobe. You could try borrowing another cable to test if things improve with it or not. Fibre optic problems are relatively common and not all cables are created equal and a bad cable can be the difference between triggering or not (yes even though the other strobe is happily firing). What brand cables are you using? If it doesn't trigger using the method above, nothing will trigger the strobe as you are using the main flash to trigger the other strobe. Regarding whether the dodgy strobe is fried, never assume when troubleshooting, test your assumptions with tests that can determine what is going on.

Hi umiami05! A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Great to have you with us and congrats on getting the kids to certification age! Life begins again eh? 😝

Hello, Until this morning both of my strobes (YS-D3 lightning mkii) were firing fine. Today one of the strobes has stopped firing, it powers on, charges up etc - everything seems ok but my shutter/trigger isn't triggering the flash. My attempts: I've swapped cables with the working strobe and both fibre optics fire the working strobe. I've swapped batteries and same as above. So the working strobe can be fired with both fibre optic ports on the housing, both fibre optic cables and both sets of batteries. I can trigger the dodgy strobe with my phone's flash into the port and I can trigger it by running a fibre optic between the 2 strobes. Any ideas what could be causing the strobe not to fire normally? It doesn't seem to be an issue with the trigger (S-turtle 2 manual trigger) the cables, the ports or the batteries. I did find that when I'd turn it off for a few minutes and turn it back on it'd instantly turn red as if it was ready to fire, but with no red flashing light/recycle sound. I don't shoot bursts on high power or anything too intensive for the strobes so it's unlikely that it's fried I'm in Raja Ampat for the next few weeks so hopefully can find a solution to get both working again! Sony + nauticam housing + turtle manual trigger

Hello, I’ve been a diver for almost 30 years and done underwater photography nearly as long. I took a break from diving since raising our kids and moving away from California, but as my kids are nearing certification age I’m getting back into the hobby. Currently upgrading gear to the new mirrorless systems and planning a handful of trips over the next year or so. Looking forward to learning from the community!

Sorry, if not clear, the M27 port appears to be Bayonet Only. I want to keep using the nauticam dual Flip I recently acquired with the MFO-3 and SMC-3. I like how it works with my existing video system. I've become greedy and want to shoot video and take photos on same dive. (Will include strobes) I own a S1R2 and its a great camera. I was hoping there might be other Panasonic users on here given the S series cameras are very similar. Will check with a dealer.

Description: Selling a complete, turn-key Micro Four Thirds underwater system. I am moving to an OM-1 setup for my upcoming trips, so this meticulously maintained rig needs a new home. This is the Backscatter Octo Edition which includes the integrated LED flash trigger and vacuum system. The Highlight: The AOI UH-EM10IV Octo Housing was completely replaced by Backscatter in August 2025. It has seen very few dives since and is essentially in new condition. It will ship in its original factory packaging with all new-in-box accessories. Package Includes: Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV (Silver/Black) Shutter Count: 9,881 (Low mileage) Condition: Excellent; pristine sensor; firmware updated to v1.1. Lens: Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ (Pancake Electronic Zoom). Port & Gear: Includes the AOI FLP-06 Flat Port and the dedicated zoom gear for full focal control. Power: 3x Batteries (2 OEM Olympus, 1 aftermarket) + Dual USB Charger. Safety: Integrated Vacuum & Moisture alarm (Pump included). Extras: JJC padded protective pouch and original body/lens caps. Price & Shipping: $1,275 USD Price includes PayPal Goods & Services fees. Includes fully insured shipping (Signature Required) within the CONUS. International shipping available at buyer's actual cost. Location: San Antonio, TX (Local pickup welcome).

This offer is being closed to include a lens with the final bundle.

Nice @Gmsalterego Look forward to seeing your footage with it. Have fun :) Maria

Looking for a Zen 170mm dome port for Nauticam N120. May also consider Nauticam 180mm port. Clean glass required. Thank you, Brandon brandoncole(at)msn(dot)com

Hi Johan. In May my daughter and I will be flying to Jakarta and then on to Kalimantan for a dive trip. I am excited for her as this will be her first diving experience overseas, and arguably in one of the best areas! After the diving, I am hoping to take a two-night houseboat tour in Tanjung National Park to see and photograph wildlife. I'm doing this one on my own. If you have any insights, plesae share, and thank you. Welcome to the forum, by the way!

Nice to hear--we have a few days booked with Mr. Corpuz next month.

Description: Moving to an OM-1 system for my upcoming trips to Bonaire and the Sea of Cortez, so I am parting with this fantastic, compact mirrorless rig. This is the Backscatter Limited Edition Octo version with the integrated LED flash trigger and vacuum system. The Standout Detail: The AOI UH-EM10IV Octo Housing was completely replaced by Backscatter in August 2025. It has seen very few dives since and is essentially in new condition with fresh seals and perfect electronics. Package Includes: Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV (Silver/Black) Shutter Count: 9,881. Condition: Excellent. Sensor is pristine; latest Firmware v1.1. Port: AOI FLP-06 Flat Port (for 14-42mm EZ). Glass is flawless. Accessories: * 3x Batteries (2 OEM Olympus, 1 Powerextra) - all holding full charge. AOI Vacuum Pump & 2x Spare O-rings. Dual Battery Charger & CB-USB12 cable. JJC Padded Pouch. Price: $1,150 USD Includes shipping within CONUS and PayPal Goods & Services fees. Location: San Antonio, TX (Available for local pickup as well).

Sale closed. Please see new offer that includes Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera.

I don't know who are are the freelancers operating from La Chevrerie. However if you can book Dennis Corpuz, besides being a very nice guy to dive with, he's hands down the best photography guide/instructor in Anilao, you'll have a great photo time. I''m not sure he can work with La Chevrerie however I already booked him while staying to various resorts such as Eagle Point, Acacia or Aiyanar some of them not mentioned in his webpage . You may still check out with him https://anilaounderwaterphotography.com/ Otherwise anyone from the Corpuz family (Obet, Ronald) can be recommended as well.

Ive tried both. I find Resolve Studios NR, even the new "AI" to be less good and a lot slower to render. Neat Video i find excellent. HOWEVER, i think only Resolve Studio has OFX plugin support so you couldnt install NV inside it to use anyway without buying Studio.

Thanks for your time Pavel ! I asked the dealer for a replacement.

Isn't Port 27 M67? I would like to get some feedback from you on its underwater use. That 100mm is truly a gem and it is tiny.

What is the "it" are you referring to the MFO3? It comes with an M67 adapter which may or may not suit your flip, there was a thread on the forum recently discussing different options to use it with a flip depending on which model flip you have. I think if I recall the supplied m67 adapter didn't work with maybe the AOI flip?? but another type of m67 adapter worked. If you are talking about the Macro port 27 itself with the integrated bayonet you might be able to use the macro port 6 with either 20 or 25mm extension rings if you want an m67 port. The 20mm appears it might be 1mm too short and the 25mm would be about 4mm too long but one of the combinations might work? You would have to check with a dealer.

If space or weight is a constraint I wouldn't bother with macro on this trip. You're going for pelagic actions in the channels, or for mantas at cleaning stations, not for critter hunting. Strong currents, 4 or 6:1 divers per group, dives are usually quite deep (25m, not 5/10m), and coral is in pretty bad shape overall. Definitely bring the strobes. You'd probably do 1 or 2 night dives and these will be needed. You can also use them for CFWA.

Update to that, ive decided to go R7 option. Ill wander into town later to buy one. Yup im aware the R7v2 has leaked but that will be a good while before theres a housing, if any. Now if only nauticam dealers would answer emails from someone trying to buy a housing. Tried several over the last week and no reply!

The item appears to be damaged. This may have occurred during shipping or for another reason. You will need to have the item replaced by your dealer.