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Aaaand SOLD!

Aaaand SOLD!

Just FYI - Proton Mail is a well known Swiss email provider with focus on privacy. Just because one does not let Google or Amazon read all your emails does not make you automatically a scammer. Heck I am using Proton myself. Hence I would refrain from calling Proton "non normal" domain - that's like calling anybody who does not shop on Amazon "non normal" shopper. Not everybody likes to have Alexa shoved up their ass. In terms of emails look for names that might look randomly generated by automated tools i.e. john56samoa@, as well as emails with full name - john.silver15@ - sure, some members might use full names, but often scammers try to use that to appear as a real person. Another variation (at least popular on German small advert sites like eBay Kleinanzeigen) is to use word "familie" or "doctor", pretending to be either a family account, or a trusted member of society. Domain wise, its more location - dealing with seller from Germany yet he has account on AOL? (like who is still using AOL in 2024 xD) Well, that is unusual, since AOL was rather US centric, so what does a German does there? I.e. possible red flag. Also be wary of scammers agreeing on Paypal then sending you an address to an account located in a country where Paypal does not run the protection scheme at all (yes, there are such) - Paypal won't warn you(!), nor display any information about the destination country. When you enter it as an addressee it will default to "send as friends" instead, without any warning. Popular method for scammers from orc country. One more, but again situational - see how quickly seller responds (weird, I know). Often seen scammers respond in seconds/minutes, over the period of the whole day. Normal people work or have things to do and rarely will respond every minute - scammer job is to sit in front of the computer and send responses, hence they are often very quick. And best tip - don't' be afraid to pass if unsure. Won't loose money if you do not send it.

Hmm why do I have that feeling I have missed some juicy discussion somewhere 🤣

Yeah fun times we are living in. Noticed the same about housings last year, was cheaper to buy in EU, even with the VAT, than in US without one. And that was even before counting any customs/shipping. Let's start Waterpixel "exchange" - Computer parts from US for underwater gear from EU 😂

This will not stand in EU. Period. As long as strobe is bought from an EU based shop, 2 year legal warranty is mandatory. If you, as a manufacturer, refuse that, that burden then falls on the seller themselves. Limitations like "1 year on electronics" could be only enforceable in this case if strobe is bought from a seller based outside EU, as then EU law would not apply. So unless Marelux plans to drop all their EU based dealers, 2 years it is, electronics included 😉 https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guarantees-returns/faq/index_en.htm

https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/dealing-with-customers/consumer-contracts-guarantees/consumer-guarantees/index_en.htm 😉

Looks very compelling specs wise indeed. Another "hybrid" though, weight is 1.14kg per strobe in air, 250g underwater. Seems hybrid is the new trend lately and nobody wants to make "just" a strobe but with the specs like above xD

There is a lengthy topic on Scubaboard about these sad news but DAN has now issued a preliminary accident report with medical event being the culprit: https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/preliminary-accident-analysis/

And firmware 1.6 is out! https://support.jp.omsystem.com/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/ Changelog (translated from Japanese): Autofocus does not seem to be mentioned...unless it is that "operational stability" thingie. Relying on DeepL translation here. Manual has also been updated to version 1.6: https://download.omsystem.com/pages/inst/om1/index.html Section 12 now lists: OM1 Mk2 and OM5 have also gotten a firmware update today!

Well the time has come, I cannot look anymore at my old GH4 setup collecting dust, so perhaps it can find a new home So here we go: 1) Nauticam GH4 housing - rather good condition, it was fully serviced and rebuilt towards the end of 2021 by Nauticam authorized dealer (at a whooping cost of 450 Euro...). It has since done a single dive trip (about 2.5 weeks) and then collected dust. There are some white marks on the outside - unfortunate effect of diving from Indonesian boats with their engines leaking oil left and right....Note that I will include some o-ring but I strongly recommend getting a new one - I tend to change those once a year/two usually, really does not cost much but its a life saver and the only thing that stands between your camera and the seawater really. 2) Nauticam Vacuum valve - v1, fully working, comes with the necessary installation key 3) Nauticam Panasonic LED trigger - an absolute must have, not only allows for fast sync but battery saving is incredible - without, could do 2 dives then have to change battery., With, easy 4 dives, so only changing battery end of day and no need to fiddle on the boat 4) Panasonic GH4 camera, US model (so no 30 minutes video limit) with V-Log upgrade key (key sticker on camera body). Very good condition, all accessories present, in addition a total of 3 original Panasonic batteries. Only used underwater. Note that the original strap (unused) is also included - I have on only found it after taking pictures xD 5) Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB SD Card - very good condition, only used underwater Please see pics, any question just shoot me a message. More pics available on demand. Price wise, hmmm now that is a tough one - how about 900 Euro + shipping takes it all ? Yes it is a bit older but still very decent setup. Shipping via DHL (German post not courier, you can check prices on https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/paket.html). Generally about 16.49 - 20,49 Euro in EU, or 30-50 Euro worldwide, depending on where about are you really, 5kg or 10kg package (unsure yet if all will fit in 5kg so best aim for 10kg..). Plus additional 14 Euro for extra insurance above 500 Euro. Alternatively a pickup is possible either from Brussels (Belgium) or Bonn (Germany) Payment wise, Paypal is fine IF you are an established member of Waterpixel and have an Euro account. If you have 3 posts or come from outside of Euro zone then sadly not, due to PP crappy exchange rates and gazillion of inter-border fees, in which case bank transfer (for example via Wise) would do. Alternatively of course cash on pickup is also welcome. I will be also listing soon Nauticam 6" dome and Panasonic 7-14 and 12-35 II lenses, both with Nauticam zoom rings, happy to sell as a combo.

So to continue with this selling thing: 1) Nauticam N85 6'' Acrylic Wide-Angle Dome Port 36133 - can be used with Panasonic 7-14 as well as 12-35 I/II lenses (also selling in a separate topics). Acrylic in relatively good condition, freshly polished with the Novus solution. Only one tiny deeper scratch is there but barely visible and not showing on pictures. Other than that some paint scratches on the outside, especially on the bottom, from resting the camera on the rocks or concrete etc but that is purely aesthetic. Please note that I have bought the dome about 7-8 years ago and back then Nauticam has advertised depth as "60 meters" hence it is sold as that as I cannot find the box with serial number to verify (funny enough found another one but not this one). Also note that I will include some o-ring but I strongly recommend getting a new one - I tend to change those once a year/two usually, really does not cost much but its a life saver and the only thing that stands between your camera and the seawater really. 2) Novus acrylic polishing set - about 60% full, must have to keep the dome in perfect condition Please see pics, any question just shoot me a message. More pics available on demand. Price wise, hmmm how about 250 Euro + shipping takes it all ? Shipping via DHL (German post not courier, you can check prices on https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/paket.html). Generally about 16.49 - 20,49 Euro in EU, or 30-50 Euro worldwide, depending on where about are you really, 5kg package. Alternatively a pickup is possible either from Brussels (Belgium) or Bonn (Germany) Payment wise, Paypal is fine IF you are an established member of Waterpixel and have an Euro account. If you have 3 posts or come from outside of Euro zone then sadly not, due to PP crappy exchange rates and gazillion of inter-border fees, in which case bank transfer (for example via Wise) would do. Alternatively of course cash on pickup is also welcome.  I have also listed full Nauticam GH4 setup as well, and will add Panasonic 7-14 and 12-35 II lenses soon, both with Nauticam zoom rings, happy to sell as a combo.

And one more: 1) Panasonic 12-35 II Lens - in excellent condition, all accessories are present. it was originally bought in August 2021 and comes with 5 year warranty so technically still a couple of years left. Invoice is available. The black tape is there to prevent the writing on the lens to reflect in the dome - easily peeled (paper tape) 2) Nauticam Zoom Ring 36148 - original zoom ring for the lens above 3) Hoya HDX UV filter Please see pics, any question just shoot me a message. More pics available on demand. Furball is not included Price wise, hmmm how about 600 Euro + shipping takes it all ? Shipping via DHL (German post not courier, you can check prices on https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/paket.html). Generally about 14.49 - 16,49 Euro in EU, or 20-30 Euro worldwide, depending on where about are you really, 2-5kg package. Alternatively a pickup is possible either from Brussels (Belgium) or Bonn (Germany) Payment wise, Paypal is fine IF you are an established member of Waterpixel and have an Euro account. If you have 3 posts or come from outside of Euro zone then sadly not, due to PP crappy exchange rates and gazillion of inter-border fees, in which case bank transfer (for example via Wise) would do. Alternatively of course cash on pickup is also welcome. I have also listed full Nauticam GH4 setup as well as 6" dome that goes with this lens, and also 7-14 one, also with Nauticam zoom ring, happy to sell as a combo.

And another one: 1) Panasonic 7-14 Wide angle lens - Japanese model, boxed, accessories present. The black tape is there to prevent the writing on the lens to reflect in the dome - easily peeled (paper tape). Note that there is a small dust spec under the backside (backside picture, slightly to the right) - I have spoken with a guy restoring lenses professionally and he has advised that it makes no sense to bother with opening and cleaning if it does not show on the photos (and it does not), as one can get even more dust instead  2) Nauticam Zoom Ring 36044 - original zoom ring for the lens above 3) Panasonic 7-14 filter Adapter VXQ1911 - allows for mounting filters on 7-14 lens from the back side - original Panasonic, unused, as never got around mounting it Please see pics, any question just shoot me a message. More pics available on demand.  Price wise, hmmm how about 400 Euro + shipping takes it all ? Shipping via DHL (German post not courier, you can check prices on https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/paket.html). Generally about 14.49 - 16,49 Euro in EU, or 20-30 Euro worldwide, depending on where about are you really, 2-5kg package. Alternatively a pickup is possible either from Brussels (Belgium) or Bonn (Germany) Payment wise, Paypal is fine IF you are an established member of Waterpixel and have an Euro account. If you have 3 posts or come from outside of Euro zone then sadly not, due to PP crappy exchange rates and gazillion of inter-border fees, in which case bank transfer (for example via Wise) would do. Alternatively of course cash on pickup is also welcome.  I have also listed full Nauticam GH4 setup as well as 6" dome that goes with this lens, and will add Panasonic 12-35 II lens soon, also with Nauticam zoom ring, happy to sell as a combo. 

Now this is what I call customer service 😄 Thank you very much! I was just curious but will certainly email you, in case something can be done. Aaanywyas, seems as it is typical with my luck 🤣, I have bought some right before June 2023, and then some more right after, but I guess EU distributors still then had "old" stock.

Awesome, thank you both! Wish EU customs also had a discount code 🤣 I do have a question if I might - I got quite a few of the AC-CSLSK2 clamps last year, as standard clamps were a bit too short to be used with Nauticam float arms. But as it turns out, this does not fully work sadly - the ball "stem" on the arms (70x200 and 90x170) is simply too thick and won't fit the cutouts. But now there seems to be a pic of those clamps and what looks like 70x200 arms on the website, fitting the cutouts. (https://ulcs.com/product/ac-cslsk2-clamp/#mz-expanded-view-664212568101) Has there been any design change since perhaps ?

Hmm I could be up for another 4-6m, as barely have anything left now - won't hurt to stock up 😉

Woohooo, looks like autofocus improvements are coming to the original OM1. At least some, MK2 is supposedly still better. No new functions (like human detection) though, just the autofocus update + "thrash" button modification. https://www.dpreview.com/news/8620115074/om-system-om-1-autofocus-firmware-update Original, in Japanese: https://jp.omsystem.com/information/detail/in20240221.pdf

Hmm feedback on the profile could be a good idea, if there is a way to implement it so it is not easy to abuse that, is via fake accounts for example. Scubaboard has "Trader history" and it seems pretty decent.

For EU folks: 17.99 Euro on Bol.com (NL shop, also ships to BE, not sure if anywhere else) - free delivery starts at 20, otherwise its 2.99. https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/planktonia/9300000089024165/

NL - https://www.uwcamerastore.com Has both listed for pre-order. ES - https://ocean-photos.es/ Also both listed, not in stock. Looks like these were just announced in December, so might take a moment for shops to stock up.

One word - OLED. There is a new crop of monitors released/soon to be released that will well fit into your budget. And boy, those can easily do 95% Adobe RGB, some claiming even more. Apart from monitors you can also look at LG TV C series in 42 inch size. C4 is about to be released soon. I am personally sporting C2 with a PC and the thing is amazing. Below is a list of latest releases monitor wise (from DisplayNinja): https://www.displayninja.com/best-oled-monitor/ Panel Monitor Screen HDR USB-C / KVM Other Release Date, Price 31.5” 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Dell Alienware AW3225QF 1700R, Glossy Dolby Vision, 1000-nits No eARC, 3-year warranty January 11, $1200 ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM Glossy Dolby Vision, 1000-nits Yes – Q1 2024 HP Omen Transcend 32 Glossy Dolby Vision, 1000-nits Yes (140W) HyperX Audio Q1 2024 Samsung OLED G80SD Matte 1000-nits No Tizen Smart OS – Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P Glossy 1000-nits No DP 2.1 UHBR20 H1 2024 Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2 Glossy 1000-nits No – — MSI MPG321URX Glossy 1000-nits Yes (90W) – February, $1200 MSI MEG321URX Glossy 1000-nits Yes (90W) RGB / AI Features N/A MSI MAG321UPX Glossy 1000-nits No – N/A 31.5” 4K 240Hz (1080p 480Hz) W-OLED, RGWB ASUS PG32UCDP Matte 1300-nits Yes ELMB August / September 2024 LG 32GS95UE Matte 1300-nits No Pixel Sound August / September 2024

This looks absolutely genius, well done!

This is some great testing, thanks!! Any chance you could add something like Inon Z240 ? 😉 Or Weefine WFS07..... You could look into 3rd party LED triggers - I had a few random crappy, half broken cables, that would never trigger with Nauticam (or rarely, depending on how I bend them). Changed to Turtle now, and lo and behold, even those cables suddenly work fine. But yeah, on the other side, one would expect that strobe should rather work out of the box, especially with quite a popular housing/LED trigger brand.