Walt Stearns

Jordi, to answer your question, the Megadap ETZ21 Pro adapter works well enough for the job with Sony E mount lenses. I I recently had some auto focus lag on my Z8 but after updating the Megadap firmware that problem went away.

In regard to using Sony E mount lenses on a Nikon Z8 body, I having been using a Megadap ETZ21 Pro Sony E-Mount Adapter for my recently converted F mount Nikonos RS 13mm to a Sony E mount. Even with the latest Firmware update to 2.01 this setup has continued to work very well with no errors on my two Nikon Z8 bodies. Back when I made this change, I found that Neewer model NW-ETZ Pro Autofocus Adapter for FE/E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Cameras to functioned well enough for consideration as a second option. As for Viltrox’s latest AF Adapter for E-Mount lenses on Nikon Z mount bodies, I would hold off unless you are willing to play crash test dummy. Looking at reviews on other Viltrox Lens Adapters, their ratings have been less than stellar.

Here is one of mine – www.underwaterjournal.com I am currently finishing up my photo website which I expect to release Dec 1st, 2024

Sold, no longer available.

Dropped the price on my Nauticam N120 x 30 extension ring to $225.

The reason brought this up, is that personal experience I have had even a gold wedding band leave behind to very visible scratches in a glass dome port. Hence, I not longer wear anything on my fingers or wrist when setting up my camera system.

Question, were you wearing a jewelry - rings, wrist watch, etc. at the time? I have personally found them to a large source of unexplained scratches on dome ports.

Matt, the auto focus with the Megadap ETZ21 Pro adapter worked pretty well, but I want to do a few more dives with it to give it a more finale approval.

Going from a Nikon D850 to Z8 my Seacam converted Nikonos R-UW 13 became unusable as there is no working solution currently available for a F-mount lens with the old fashion autofocus to work via an adapter a Nikon Z mount or any other mount for that matter. To bring it back to life for the second time I just had Issac convert from a Nikon F mount to Sony mirrorless E mount using a Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens ($198.00 from B&H) as a doner lens. From there, I purchased a Megadap ETZ21 Pro Sony E – Nikon Z adapter (price point of $249.00) to provide a means for these two different mounts to effectively work together. Was this endeavor worth it? Dam straight it was. Here are two images from a battery testing in ocean, not a pool to see what that this lens can do while shooting at wide apertures from F/2.8 to F/6.3. Note, the two images here were shot at 1/200 sec at F/3.2. Neither have undergone any cropping or de-fishing, I did however reduce the file a bit so they would load faster.

I am selling two different model Kraken Sport Quick Disconnect Arm segments. The first one is a KR-BBQD Double Ball Quick Disconnect Arm (SKU: KR-BMQD-1) with a standard 1-inch ball at each end. The second one is a KR-BMQD BaII to YS mount Quick Disconnect Arm (SKU: KR-BMQD) Made from anodized aluminum and stainless, these Quick Disconnect arm segments provide a means to quickly and easily take off your strobe or focus light to get creative. Both are in excellent condition – both functionally and cosmetically. Selling price: $25 each, or $40 together, which includes free shipping in the USA.

Selling an earlier model 30mm Nauticam N120 extension ring with lock #21130. The condition of the ring is exactly as shown in the photos. Includes rear cap and spare O-ring. Selling price is $275 which covers shipping in the USA. Buyers outside the of the US will need to cover postage cost.

Nauticam NA-D850 Housing with Nikon D850 Camera has been sold.

Selling Nauticam NA-D850 housing with Nikon D850 plus several extras including a Nauticam 180° Straight Viewfinder. Condition of Nauticam NA-D850 housing: Cosmetically, finish is still very good-looking. Mechanically, everything is in top notch working order. The housing is fitted with Nauticam’s Manual Flash Trigger and M16 Vacuum Valve which comes with a hand pump and removal tool. I am also throwing in a Nauticam 180° Straight Viewfinder. The finder is an earlier general having been around back when I was shooting a Nikon D500, so the exterior finish has a much more worn look to it, otherwise the optics are clean and sharp. Nauticam NA-D850 Housing includes: Nauticam 180° Straight Viewfinder Nauticam Standard Viewfinder that comes with housings Nuaticam M16 Vacuum Valve with Hand Pump and removal tool Nauticam Manual Flash Trigger Nauticam Housing Carrying Case Spare Housing O-ring Allen Wrench Set The Nikon D850 camera body included in this package is in impeccable condition with a shutter count of 21859 actuations. Due to this camera body was only used in the camera housing it still retains a like new appearance having no scratches or marks in the finish or LCD screen. Nikon D850 Camera comes with: Nikon D850 body Nikon EN-EL Battery charger with 3 Nikon EN-EL 15a batteries 5 Lexar 64 GB XQD and 1 Nikon 64 GB XQD media cards. 2 Lexar XQD USB card readers Am also throwing in a Really Right Stuff Camera L-bracket for the D850 and a Godox TT685N Flash with full TTL functionality as good as any top selling Nikon Flash. Selling these because this flash only works in manual mode on my Z8. Selling price $4500.00 USD plus shipping. All Items will be shipped out between two boxes. First box dimensions: 18 x 12 x 12 inches Second box dimensions: 11 x 10 x 9 inches Total Shipment Weight: 21.5 lbs.

insomniac you are the 8th person I have heard who has had sync issues with the Turtle TTL converters. I would not be quick on blaming the strobes in that case.

The Yongnuo YN560Li Lithium Speedlite on camera flash uses two 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries.

Since day 1 when Retra introduced their underwater flash system, we were advised to use Eneloop pro AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries which individually have a battery voltage of 1.2 V with 2550 mAh / 3.06 Wh Now with 8 of these batteries bundled together you then have 9.6 V, but your battery capacity is still going to provide 2550 mAh / 3.06 Wh. Whereas with 8 EBL AA Li-ion batteries which have a battery Voltage of 1.5V with 2200mAH / 3.3 Wh individually are bundled together will then have a total voltage of 12V, yet the battery capacity for all 8 together remains at 2200mAH / 3.3 Wh. While it was advised to stay away from the latter, now comes Retra’s new Power Vault Li-Ion battery pack which is stated to provide 7.2V with a battery capacity of 5555.56 mAh / 40 Wh. To me, this is a bit of a head scratcher.

Sold to RobertR

Sold to RobertR

Light is Sold. Thanks everybody.

This Sea & Sea port adapter allows Nauticam N120 port with the removeable locking ring to be converted into a working port on all Sea & Sea DX housings and Isotta housings with B120 port connection. To make the conversion, back out the 15 mounting screws remove the existing Nauticam port bayonet ring and replace it with this Sea & Sea port bayonet ring. It’s that simple. $40 with free shipping in the US

I bought this lens back in 2019 as a backup to my Nikon 8-15mm Fisheye at the time. Now I shoot with a modified Nikonos R-UW 13. As such, it has never been taken from the box, so essence it is basically a new condition lens. What’s Included Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Nikon Sigma LCF-72 III 72mm Lens Cap Sigma Cap Adapter for Sigma 8-16mm & 15mm f/2.8 Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Nikon Lens Case Original Box and packaging lens was delivered in Selling price: $150 USD, Buyer pays shipping from Florida.

Condition: Used: Never flooded, fully functional light with charger and travel case. This light is approximately two years old and in perfect working order. The B-Hydra5000 battery for the light was replace last year. Set Up Includes: (As shown in pictures) Kraken Hydro 5000S+ WSRU One battery with Charger Both YS mount (Installed) and Ball mount with Allen wrench wrist lanyard Original carrying case Specs: Weight: 1.5 Kg / 3.3 lbs. Lumens: 5000 Flood Constant / 800 Spot 7000 Burst (fiber optic cable) CRI: 90 Beam Angle: 110 Degrees Underwater (Flood) 15 Degrees Underwater (Spot) Burn Time: 60 Minutes @ 100% Flood Switch: 2 Way Button w/Batt Level Ind. Modes: Flood 100%/75%/50%/25% Spot 100%/50%/25% Depth Rating: 330ft/100m Dimensions: 55.2 x 130mm / 2.17 x 5.11in Weight : 560g On Land w/Battery 280g UW w/Battery Battery: B-Hydra5000 Selling price $185 USD, buyer pays shipping.

Doing a little of house cleaning to reduce some of the photo gear that I just don’t seem to use. First on the list is a Nauticam 45° Viewfinder. I have had this viewfinder for over a year but have only used it 4 – 5 times. I am selling it because I still prefer using the Nauticam 180 straight finder instead. This finder is cosmetically in mint condition and perfect working order. Selling price $600 USD, buyer pays shipping from Florida. Second on the list is a Nauticam N105VR-F focus gear for Nikon AF-S VR 105mm F2.8G IF-ED Macro lens. The lens gear was used one time and put away in the original box it came in. Sale price $95 USD. Buyer pays shipping from Florida.

Do you already have any ports for a Nauticam housing? If you do, it's already settled.

Nauticam now has info and photos of their new FCP on their website -https://www.nauticam.com/collections/water-contact-optics-for-nav/products/n120-n100-fisheye-conversion-port-with-integrated-float-collar-fcp-170-deg-fov-with-compatible-28mm-lenses Looking at the specifications for it: Size - Outer Diameter x Length (port mount to front) 198 x 136mm / 7.7953 x 5.3543 in. Weight in air - 3.2kg/ 7.1-lbs. This is a horse of lens compared to my R-UW 13 setup (main lens body and port) weigh a mere .9kg/2-lbs. Fortunately, the FCP does not require an extension ring with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens. While it might be something to consider if / when I should decide to go to a Z8; if you are O.K. with dropping $ 6,941.00 USD on it. For me, the option of having my R-UW F mount converted to a Sony E mount and adding a Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter is looking better and better.