Everything posted by Walt Stearns
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FS: Nauticam NA-D850 Housing with Nikon D850 Camera
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.
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RETRA Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
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.
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RETRA Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
The Yongnuo YN560Li Lithium Speedlite on camera flash uses two 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries.
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RETRA Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
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.
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FS: Nauticam 45° Viewfinder and Nauticam N105VR-F focus gear for Nikon AF-S VR 105mm.
Sold to RobertR
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FS: Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye Lens for Nikon F
Sold to RobertR
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FS: Kraken Sports Hydra 5000S+ WSRU Focus/video light
Light is Sold. Thanks everybody.
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FS: Sea & Sea and Isotta Port adapter for Naurticam ports
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
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FS: Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye Lens for Nikon F
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.
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FS: Kraken Sports Hydra 5000S+ WSRU Focus/video light
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.
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FS: Nauticam 45° Viewfinder and Nauticam N105VR-F focus gear for Nikon AF-S VR 105mm.
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.
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WTB: Housing for Nikon Z8
Do you already have any ports for a Nauticam housing? If you do, it's already settled.
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It's Time to Talk About the Nikonos RS 13mm Again
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.
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It's Time to Talk About the Nikonos RS 13mm Again
As far as I am concern, the MonsterAdapter LA-FE2 is still vaporware as it is still not listed on their own website nor is listed on any the retail outlets like B&HPhoto or even Amazon.
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It's Time to Talk About the Nikonos RS 13mm Again
I have been using a Seacam modified Nikonos R-UW 13mm with my D850 for about three years running now. So far, I have not found any wide-angle lens behind a dome port underwater to be anywhere close to its equal. Having looked at both Nauticam new FCP as well as their WACP C water contact lenses, they strike me as neither that compact, nor lightweight enough to make them as ideal for travel as my RS 13 setup. That said, one of the primary setbacks with the Nikonos R-UW 13 is that the autofocus is driven by the earlier Nikon F screw drive system used in AF-D Type lenses up to 1987. Back in November 2023, MonsterAdapter announced that it was developing a new LA-FE2 Nikon F mount to Sony E mount electronic lens adapter with both aperture and autofocus capability built in through a new dual motor that would also drive traditional Nikkor AF-D lenses. The new MonsterAdapter LA-FE2 was expected to be launched with price and more detailed information at the end of 2023, but as yet (Jan 22, 2024) it has yet to be seen. My question is, if it had come be, would it have worked on my R-UW 13? One the things that I have found with lenses modified by Seacam (perhaps my case only) is that the lens will not properly interface with my D850 with when I attempted to use it with the Kenko TELEPLUS HD Pro 1.4x DGX Teleconverter which is rated for Nikon AF-D types lens. Autofocus works, but nothing else. Just Error for Aperture, metering, and shutter. Fortunately, I found no need to rush into the mirrorless camp as I see little outside of video capability providing any great advantage for shooting stills. If I were to make the change to mirrorless, the most logical option at the moment for migrating that lens over would be to have the optics retro fitted into a Sony 50mm E mount mirrorless lens. This of course would be contingent on the modification would provide full functionality (correct aperture control and auto focus) with a E to Z adaptor on a Nikon Z8.
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Hello from Palm Beach Florida
Another Wetpixel refuge.