Brandon Cole

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Thank you, JS1221. Will do.

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FOR SALE: Nauticam MFO-1 (Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1) NEW. Never used. Perfect condition. Read about it here: https://www.nauticam.com/products/mid-range-focus-optimizer-1-mfo-1 Comes with 2 rubber caps, neoprene bags, and spacer ring. Asking $360 via Paypal, shipping included in the USA. Thank you, Brandon

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Thanks @d2b ! I appreciate your kind words and am glad the diopter arrived safely and on time. Best to you and your super macro photo journey!

Thanks for the tests, and the interesting conversation and observations. In my experience, having shot WWL, WACPC, FCP, and WACP (I still own the last two) both in pool tests and in the real world, depth of field with the FCP is different: lower/less. I'm not smart enough to understand why, but the FCP disappoints in the depth of field department, at least for me, in the f5.6 to f11 range. f13 satisfactory, usually. f14 better. f16 no longer bothers me, other than for the higher ISO required.... However, the zoom range of the FCP (with the 28-60) is fantastic! At least three lenses in one. I've been mostly pleasantly surprised with Canon 8-15 + Kenko 1.4x with 140, 170, and 230mm ports on Canon 5d4. Acceptably sharp, fast and accurate enough focus, and some appreciated zoom range. But still limited compared to FCP and 28-60 on Sony.

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Camera scam/tax still alive at SJD. A couple weeks ago a friend was charged ~$400 USA for a Z8 Nauticam rig. I avoided any fees by using a carnet once again. I paid about $560 upfront to cover ~$20k of mostly older gear, including two housings (Canon 5d4 and Nikon d850), 4 flashes, 4 DLSR bodies, lots of lenses, etc.. The carnet is a bit of a hassle (takes extra time for customs inspections leaving US, entering Mexico, and the same in reverse). And it's obviously a considerable upfront expense, but if done properly it removes the uncertainty and anxiety of potentially being nailed upon arrival. For Mexico, I can use the same carnet multiple times in the same 12 month period (2 trips are included for my $560, a little bit more for 3 trips, etc.) provided you list and travel with exactly the same gear. I used Boomerang carnet, again, and will do so again in the future. So for people traveling with a lot of gear, especially new/newish big DSLR/mirrorless rigs, the carnet process remains an option.

Hi d2b. Thanks. Sure, should be fine. Please email me (brandoncoleATmsnDOTcom) or DM me and we can discuss details. Brandon

FOR SALE: Inon Z330 Type 2 strobe. NEW. Never wet. Only turned on today to test and take the photos below for this sale. This was a backup to my other Z330s and therefor it was was never used in the wild. Asking $450 via Paypal, shipping included in the USA. Thank you, Brandon

FOR SALE: Nauticam CMC-1 accessory wet lens for sharp, high-magnification, super-macro images Glass is excellent front and back. Used only a few times. $225 via PayPal, includes shipping in USA Thank you, Brandon

I use an unsightly DIY neoprene hack-and-sew-job from an old wetsuit...

Yes, that would help lower the water's freezing temp a few degrees. But I never risked this again on this trip during the cold snap. Went back to shooting a dedicated dome attached directly to housing.