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This is exactly the kind of commnts i was looking for. Really helpful. Thnaks eric

At the age of 60 (turned 60 few months ago), the sea still feels like home for me. I first went beneath the surface at 12, following my father into a world of silence and light. And, really, I never truly came back. More than 3,5000 dives later, I still find the same thrill in each descent, even though i am 50+: the calm before immersion, the dance of color and motion (not only in Asia, but even in lakes in Switzerland), the quiet connection to something vast and eternal. What keeps me diving being 50+ is not only the beauty I find down there, but the humility it teaches. The reminder that life is fragile, magnificent, and fleeting. As long as I can breath, I will keep returning to the water. 60+, 70+, 80+.... It’s where I feel most alive, and where, one day, I hope to rest for the last time. I mean, my ashes.

It is a lovey discussion. 30fps, 5 fps.... I am shooting at may be 2 to 3 shopot per minute. 😂 Remains my question : is the HF-1 usable for Macro, or too bulky vs the Retra minimum output is still too strong Thanks for your feedback

Thanks so much. Looking forward to sharing experiences and images

Really Helpful. Thanks How is the HF-1 delivering in Macro? Not too powerful? Can it deliver low nlight/output? Interesting, your comment on Sony... Can you develop here?

dear fellows I am just back from a short trip to Lembeh (8th time in 27 years) where I took only 2 lenses this time : 90 mm Macro and 20mm Macro1:2 (on a Sony A1 in a Nauticam Housing) To pair with it I have only taken my Retra Pro X (2nd Generation) and the Backscatter MF-2 for Snooting as I wanted to travel light for just 5 days of diving. I left home my beloved SUBTRONIC Pro 270 that I usually use for (Ultra)Wide-Angle and Fisheye shots. Very happy with all my Macro lighting with my set-up even for CFWA/Macro 1:2 (x0.5) with the Tamron lens as you can see below. However, I realize I was missing power with the Retra Pro X for wide angle (20mm, no macro/distance shot) that iu usually get with my SUBTRONBIC powerful strobes. Hence I am thinking of rationalizing my set-up and consider selling the Retra Pro X, rertirte the SUBTRONIC Pro 270 and buy either Backscatter HF-1 Retra Pro Max II (last generation) The price point of the Retra Pro Max II is really a barrier in comparison with the Backscatter HF-1. However, if I can travel lighter, that will be great given my age Will appreciate all of your thoughts on my consideration.

I come from a country without seas, Switzerland, but had the chance to start diving when he was 12, in Mediterrannée. And fascinated by the underwater wonders, I never stopped diving with more than 3,500 dives today from all over the seas. Longtime underwater photographer, I have been published in different print magazines: “Capturing images and sharing them is essential for non-divers to appreciate the Colors of the Blue”. I wants to make sure that through my underwater pictures, «we realize that there are so many things we can do to save the Oceans, Earth is so connected to the Oceans and its inhabitants».