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I could, but I also choose to believe S&S until it has been proven otherwise. If it doesn't work out, those strobes will also be returned.

Actually, I already ran into this problem. I was told by Bluewater Photo that the Marelux Apollo S strobes would work with my camera and housing to support both RC and HSS, only to find that neither was true when I received the strobes. Marelux has told me version 2 of the strobes should work (however, I have a number of other issues with the strobes and will just be returning them). Since my YS-D3 Duos work perfectly in RC with my camera and housing, I am assuming S&S's new strobe will, also - and, if so, will also work with HSS. That is still to be determined in the real world. Should I go the HF-1 route, I'll have to verify that they will work first. If I can get HSS with just a strobe change, I would prefer to go that route. If not, I'll have to decide whether it's enough to make a bigger change in my setup. Thanks for your thoughts.

That fits what I thought. Now, I just have to pick a strobe. Considering HF-1 vs upcoming S&S YS-D130R.

I have 2 YS-D3 Duo strobes and have been quite happy with them. However, they do not have HSS capability. Do you use HSS? Do you think it is worthwhile upgrading my strobes just for that feature? If so, do you have a particular strobe recommendation? I would like to stay below about $1000 per strobe.

Anyone know of any retailers of the Howshot L connectors, other than Divervision? Shipping charges to USA from them are just excessive. Also, I don't have a 3D printer, so that is not a viable option for me (unless someone wants to print some out and sell them to me).

I had had an inexpensive flip adapter I bought off AliExpress. It worked great until it didn't. Then, I decided I wanted to be able to switch between my MFO-1 and Fantasea/AOI +6. Got the SAGA dual flip adapter. The lenses fit well, but I returned it before using it. It just seemed too bulky and cumbersome. Instead, I'll use the Fantasea/AOI bayonet mounts like I already use for my AOI UWL-09 PRO WACL.

Unfortunately, I have an AOI housing and have no design skills or 3D printer myself.

That custom macro port ring float looks great. How did you make it?

If I can get the image improvement of the MFO-1, then I might not be tempted to upgrade to the CMC-1 or 2 :). thanks.

That is great to know. If the CMC-1 works, then I can expect the MFO-1 to work. Anyhow, I will try it out.

I have an OM-D E-M10 IV. For macro, I use the OM 60mm f2.8 macro lens and Nauticam MFO-1. I would like to get some more magnification but keep the image quality of the MFO-1. I know I could just buy a CMC-1 or CMC-2. However, I already own a Fantasea UCL-05LF close-up lens. I wonder if stacking it with the MFO-1 would give me better image quality than that close-up lens alone. Anyone have any experience stacking the MFO-1 or have any thoughts about it?

Hey folks, looking for a bit of insight. I’m shooting with an Olympus E-M10 Mark IV in a Backscatter Octo housing, using dual Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo strobes. I usually stick with RC mode, which limits me to a max shutter speed of 1/160 sec. That’s generally fine, but in bright conditions with clear water, I sometimes want to bump up the shutter speed to darken the ambient light and get a nicer, deeper blue background. Would HSS (Super FP mode) be a good option here? I know I could switch the strobes to manual, but I’d rather keep using RC if possible. Anyone tried this setup or have thoughts on how well HSS works underwater with this gear?

Hello there. I have been diving since 1978 and doing various kinds of photography since then. My wife and I took a 20-year hiatus from diving due to the normal things, kids, work, etc. We've been diving again since 2018 and have become more and more addicted to it. Simultaneously, I have done more and more underwater photography. I am still quite an amateur but improving quickly as I learn.