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Hey everyone, Here is an old post from Wetpixel-- which I thought was worth porting over to the new forum for new information exchange now that these cameras are well adopted in the community. With the new firmware there is also the option to share your settings with other members, which I thought might be valuable for those wanting to participate. I just updated my A7siii to FW version 4.0 and my A1 to version 3.01-- and will share my settings once I get them setup once again. I'm working on setting up my new Sony Alpha camera's custom buttons, menus, and memory recall settings. In a search of the forum, I couldn't locate any past topics on this subject-- if anyone knows of similar threads, please let me know! I'm curious what other members here use for their custom settings. With my initial setup I used some suggestions from Colby Brown, and also downloaded his custom setup. With that post I also noticed that you can share these custom settings among users, which I would be more than happy to do if others are interested. As I've set my system up I've focused the my menu system on file management and remote shooting (menu 1), video settings (my menu 2), and photo settings (my menu 3). I'll detail my custom dial settings in another reply to help organize this thread. For my custom key settings I have prioritized the following: ISO adjustment, white balance, eye focus select, APS-C shooting, auto iso minimum shutter settings, and finder/monitor select. I still haven't modified the #6 button (on the first page), but as we all know, touch functions don't work for us underwater. I also don't have anything to replace the tracking function set, but would love to hear if anyone has made that work for them underwater. What do other settings do Sony shooters use for their camera systems?

Worked well for my A7siii-- love the new user LUT feature for video display.

I have a few pieces of kit that are just collecting dust in my closet, so I thought they may be able to go to someone who has use for them. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 6 Clamps made by big blue $20 each, or all 6 for $100 Pair of Big Blue 8'' arms: $40 WWL 67mm mounting ring:$30

@Tom Klinewhich lens hood do you use in your SMC1? That sure would be nice in rivers to prevent inadvertent scratches!

Items have all been sold.

I have (3) Xit 404 twist clamps for sale -- purchased new from Reef @$90/ each in 2022 and used sparingly in freshwater only. I've used 2 of these for my tethered tripod system to film salmon and steelhead in streams of the Pacific Northwest-- and one is unused/ new in the package. Willing to sell all 3 for $200. IMG_0007.HEIC

@Interceptor121any chance you could share a short video file with me? I’m curious if they have changed the metadata structure of the file. Bonus if you have something with added external timecode!

Be aware, this firmware update for the A1 is on hold while some issues surrounding network connectivity are resolved.

Here you go @TimG https://wildfishconservancy.org/wfc-legal-victory-marks-turning-point-for-southern-resident-orcas-and-wild-chinook/

Greetings All! I grew up in the diverse watersheds of Oregon learning about freshwater fish conservation throughout my childhood. Through that upbringing, I developed a fascination for the aquatic world that has inspired me to act on behalf of wild fish and rivers. I currently work with the Wild Fish Conservancy, an organization focused on fisheries conservation issues in the Pacific Northwest, bringing a policy and research background, and experience with habitat restoration and protection. In my spare time I mostly focus on photography and videography of pacific salmon, and other species common to freshwater rivers in the Pacific Northwest with a specialty in conservation storytelling.