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I use either set my WB node to linear and use the primaries GAIN wheel or use the primaries GAMMA wheel and move it around, using the vectorscope to move the white blob toward the middle. Once you've found the Exposure, WB and Contrast (each in separate color nodes) for one clip, you can copy them to other similar clips so you don't need to start over on each of the 250 clips. There are a few ways to do the copy/paste the node tree. One way is to create a Still and apply it to the other selected clips. It is a learning curve.

FWIW Resolve does have an Auto on the primaries (top left). A word of caution though, i generally find it terrible.

My ikelites are electrical fired so not sure if they applies or not. (That said, i do mostly wide angle so seldom above 1/120th anyway even in the tropics).

A quick request from anyone with the Nauticam 180 dome port for some measurements. I had a request for a model for this dome but we don't have it in hand yet. Please share the following measures in Millimeters: Outer diameter of the port shade (which must be 100% vertical on the OD) Height of the tallest shade leaf to the flat underside of the port body Dimensions need to be accurate to 1mm, round up

I have been using this TPU Dome port for a while now and it is working great. Several others trying it out are loving it as well. The general feedback is that it vastly superior to neoprene covers, easy to reinstall underwater, and makes it easier to rinse and blow dry your camera with the cover on. Another thing i love about it: taking test shots on a bench, beach, or boat with the cover still on! The open grid is super useful in many ways. Based on feedback and experience, i made a few changes. First off I made the hex grid a bit tighter, seen below. Second change is to using regular TPU95A instead of more rigid 68D TPU for AMS. I had some cracks form with than material after a few dozen dives. Regular TPU is more durable, won't crack, and still works great. Protection is still really good.

I can comment. The real story is as follows: A German dealer company ordered a customized trigger for their client. We manufactured it, tested it, and shipped it. I tested it personally before shipping. It was really a nice product. The German client spent a long time testing it himself. His old style Nikonos sync cords (for fixed pins) didn't fit well the Isotta original bulkheads (with spring pins) factory pre-installed on the housing, unreliable electrical connection with the strobes was detected that caused unstable TTL lighting, also were problems with his very old Subtronic strobes, and other problems. I helped him online every day for a week, as best I could. Forum members know that i sincerely help people. He did not agree to change the old style sync cords, or change Isotta bulkheads. So, there was not a normal compatibility. Ultimately, he said he didn't like that all and wanted to return the product to his dealer for a refund. And Ok, we approved this solution, because a normal TTL could not be reached with such bad cable connections. Independently of reasons, if client is not satisfied with the system in the housing, he can be refunded then. This is normal, no problem. We refunded to his dealer, the same day. As i know, the dealer also solved the technical problem with the client, he planned to install isotta manual trigger in that housing. Manual trigger uses only X-sync contact and Ground in the bulkhead to fire the flash. And it was acceptable for such sync cord connection. Some time after refund, however, this man became active again and started send me a lot of messages in inadequate manera by Facebook messenger. And after some time I just blocked him in Facebook for such style communication. That's the end of that story. Significantly later, that client started this post here on Waterpixels. As i understood, our factory refunded to the dealer, but that client did not return the product.

I thought to take some screenshot then I realized that it's full of tutorial out there...

Hi all, I have been using Pinnacle Studio editing software for the entire time that I have been doing underwater videos. It was recommended to me early on for ease of use, and once I got used to it, it was hard to change to anything else with a new learning curve. However, I am now using Studio 26 and apparently it is "end of the line", that is, it has been sold and is unlikely to be updated. So, I have started trying to learn DaVinci Resolve since so many here seem to like it. One really, really nice feature in recent versions of Pinnacle Studio is the "Auto White Balance" and "Auto Tone" check boxes in their color correction menu. They work surprisingly well to get very close to right for most, but not all, of my clips. They make it very fast and easy to do a quick color correction on my clips, so that I can decide which ones to keep and spend more time trimming, and cleaning up, etc. I can't find anything like that in Resolve. I see the color bar sliders, and wheels, etc but nothing "automatic". If I have to manually correct each clip, it will take me forever to edit my most recent trip, since I have 250 video clips to go through. Does anyone have some good cheats for this, or possibly some good training links that will help me out? Thanks!

Looks like another unidentified ascidian? from the Red Sea on http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ascidfaqs.htm

Reducing to $700 plus shipping.

Rich W the R7 with the Nautical flash trigger with sync up the 1/400 and no black lines

I was toying with the same idea, but overall it's not that cheap. I was actually considering a cheap phone in an even cheaper case with DIY wifi connection (coax cable). However, I use Sony A6400 and the remote app (Imaging Edge) is just PITA to use. It would cause probably so much frustration underwater, that I decided not to try this route. Maybe somebody has a better experience.

Purchased Nauticam SMC-1 from @Diver Mike . He was a great seller, easy to communicate with, and fast shipping. Package arrived just as described and was well packed. Highly recommend.

@Pavel Kolpakov is on the forum. Maybe he can provide some direct feedback here as to why you were blocked.

reducing price to $2,000 now

Reduced: Have 3 Ikelite DS125 strobes (without battery). All work and tested. Cost is $175 (USD) for each and you pay freight.

Hi Jens, I am 100% with you. Solving problems with UWT is a nightmare. They tell you it is always a customer problem.... Wrong settings, change batteries, clean contacts and on and on and on .......... Bought UWT trigger for my NA-D850 using Seacam 150D. Trigger did not work at all after arrival. A long long story with a lot ot suggestions from UWT did not work. After one year of discussions they replaced trigger. This one was working till end of last year. To find a reasonable solution for new problem I contact UWT via email. Same story.. Change batteries, clean contacts........ That is what you get from the "world finest TTL trigger". The price for the trigger is ++++. Support is -----. Next time I will use a company closer to my location if possible or one that have good customer support. Prices for triggers are similar and I hope for better support. Br Markus

Last update, thanks for all the help and advice for options i hadnt even considered. R7 housing ordered as well now and should have it in 2 weeks. Very useful advice and completely changed my original line of thought.

Hello, has anyone tried using or is using a phone as a monitor (divevolk + wifi accessory + phone)? I’m thinking about it as a cheap alternative to a full monitor setup. Immediate issues that come to mind are possible lag, and phone heating issues, maybe camera also as the wifi will be continuously on.

Thanks Tim!

Oh puleeez not let’s start on the Chuck Norris memes……..

Only Chuck Norris can start a new thread right after registering in this forum.

Curious as to who is really interested and at what price would you consider pulling the trigger? Send me a PM. I would love to see this back in the water and being enjoyed.

Unfortunately not, this version covers the 105 Z Mount as well as Canon EF, Panasonic L-Mount and Fujifilm GF.