TimG

I’m moving to the OM system having lost all my gear in a fire on a liveaboard in the Maldives. See my article A Word To The Wise. I’d being using Subal housings for 25 years always with a 45-degree viewfinder which I loved. I lost a Nikon D500-based system which I saw little point in trying to replace given the camera’s age. I settled on the OM as the replacement given its reputation and size for travelling. Having had Subals, I really wanted a housing of that quality and 45-degree viewfinder capable. Given the increasing rarity, sadly, of Subals and the popularity of Nauticam (easy access to parts, service, resale value etc), I decided to go with that. I only started playing with the housing yesterday. Have to say, early days, I’m impressed. It’s a quality product with very good integration of things like a vacuum alarm and USB charging. So much to learn though with both a new camera and housing! Based on advice from folks here, including Chris, I’ve bought the Olympus 60mm macro and 8mm Panasonic lenses and will see how that goes. These replicate close to what I used on the D500. (Either Nikkor 60 or 105 and the much-loved Tokina 10-17)

gnarliest_gnome! Love the username. Welcome! (Just got my (Nauticam) OM-1 housing)

Just checked the combination. Yes, it works on a Z6iii with the DG version of the Kenko 1.4 but NOT the DGX version.

A blob of Superglue a few millimetres below the end of the cable.

Hey Kadu! Great to have you with us. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. A D500 eh? I love that camera! Brilliant for underwater. Enjoy the forum. Best wishes

Salut Hugo! Et bien venue à Waterpixels. Nous sommes ravis de t'accueillir à notre forum. Avec mes meilleurs vœux Tim

60 too….

I don’t use Pixelmator so can only guess on its operation. Id suggest though not necessarily using an auto system. Better to start I think doing things manually and getting a feel for what function creates what effect. All that said, back to what I said originally: it’s all very personal. If you’re delighted with the end result, then bingo!

Hi Kevin Final edits and colouration is such a personal thing. For me, the framing is good. I like the increasing light towards the surface which locates the subject nicely. Again, for me, the divers draw the eye away from the subject without adding to the story the picture tells. I’d edit them out. And, yet again, very personally, I find the oranges a little over-saturated. I’d tone them down slightly. All that said, new to editing? 👍🏼👍🏼

I do think CFWA is a good option in poor viz. The setup is based on getting very close to a subject but setting it against a wide background. The poor viz alternative is macro. It could be of course that in poor viz the background isn’t great or at least far from ideal. But that doesn’t necessarily matter. I’m not sure about using video lights. But maybe others can comment on using them for WA with a TG. I wouldn’t do it with larger sensor cameras for still images.

I’m the same, got pots and tubes of the stuff all over the place. In 25 years I think I’ve used 3 of those small rounds 1” tubs that are fitted with a key chain.

Hi Hoekma! A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Great to have you with us. Good luck with switch. And your bank balance…. 😝

I’d suggest a periodic rinsing and cleaning of any parts that needs screwing together. Galvanic action, salt accumulation etc can all have a gluing effect. I’d probably do that maybe once a week if diving really frequently