Posts posted by TimG
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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? 👍🏼👍🏼
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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.
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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.
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17 minutes ago, bghazzal said: Any opinion on flip holders? Can they get badly stuck on a port if not removed regularly or does soaking generally avoid that?
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
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Yeah, on the watermarks there have been loads of posts over the years both here and on Wetpixel (RIP) offering solutions from white vinegar to Coke to a windscreen cleaner to Brasso. I think I’ve tried most of them. I don’t think any of them really worked (including cerium oxide). I’m left with the Chris Ross method. Rinse and wipe.
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Sounds like a very thorough job!
A bit like Dave's approach, I only remove and clean the port o-ring if I change the lens/port. If the seal is good and I'm not changing lens, I leave it in place until diving is done for a while.
If I'm diving in a sandy environment (I'm thinking sandy shore entries), I'd probably check, remove and clean the housing o-ring IF I had to open the back. But if, say, liveaboard diving in reasonably clear water, I'd check the o-ring visually if I open the back. But, like, Dave, would likely leave it in place unless I could see debris on it.
Slackening off the arm clamps during rinsing is important, I think. My partner didn't release a clamp over several months and it was the devil's own job to loosen it.
Watermarks on ports are a pain. A comment @Chris Ross made some time ago had me wiping ports down after rinsing them - good tip I thought. I have tried using denaturalised water after rinsing but came to the conclusion it made no difference and that water isn't cheap.
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Hi hamsteRfury
If you’re looking for advice on this, it’d be better to start a new post rather than continuing in this thread.
More people read and respond in the Technique forum rather than in this one which is essentially for new members to introduce themselves and is part of our anti-spamming system.
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I’ve gone the same route as Dave with a Turtle 3 Smart trigger Manual. I must admit I’ve never thought much about sync speed but use HSS.
Why not house the Z6iii? Hmm, fair question. Down to size I think. The Zuiko/Panasonic lenses are minute compared to Nikkors. And I really didn’t want FF and the WA hassles that brings.
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Hey guys
All the excellent advice was much appreciated.
I thought it might be of vague interest to post on making the switch from (some years back) a FF Nikon D800 to APS-C with a D500 in 2017 - and now to M43 with an OM System OM-1.....
I thought the D800 was great and loved the colours out of the camera. My big issue though was The Big Issue: the port for wide -angle. Traveling with a 230 domeport was an utter pain. It was either the camera system or, so she threatened, my partner. What can I say....
So, sold the D800/Subal and switched to D500/Subal. As you may have seen here, loved it! Nine very happy years with the system, pure muscle memory and I was pretty sure that it would see out my diving life. However...... it is all now a burnt-out mess on the bottom of a Maldivian harbour.
So starting from scratch: I wanted something reasonably transportable, still with ICLs and well-supported in Europe.
Based on the advice you guys gave and some additional reading, I have gone with the OM-1 and M43.
The first lens, an Olympus 60mm macro, arrived yesterday. Yeah Gods. It's like Honey I Shrank The Kids. Tiny! Where's the rest of the lens? The Panasonic 8mm FE arrived a few hours later and is minuscule. The OM-1 arrived last night. Not such a shock as I'm using a Z6iii topside but, still, significantly smaller than a D500.
After a great dealer response, I'm now waiting for the Nauticam housing, ports etc. I really, really agonised over switching from Subal to Nauticam. I've used Subal for over 25 years and loved the quality and feel. But no response when I contacted Subal about housings so, somewhat reluctantly, I've gone to Nauticam. Bottom line, they are very well supported in the Netherlands/Europe, loads of innovation in their products - so let's see.
I've stayed with the Nauticam equivalent of a 45-degree finder, ordered a flat port, the USB-C bulkhead (thanks for that great idea!), vacuum sensor setup (sorry, Miso at Vivid Sentinel). Our very own Chris Ross is selling me his Zen100 domeport.
So there we are: Full frame to APS-C to M43......
Will post if there are any interesting developments.
(I'm now intrigued about how big a camera bag/box I'll need)
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I've listed for sale in the new Waterpixels "Marketplace" forum a number of Subal EXRs, zoom rings, 8" DP-FE4 domeport and FP105VR flat port.
I'm selling these following the loss of my housing, camera and all other u/w photog gear in a liveaboard fire in the Maldives. I
All the gear is in great condition and except for the DP-FE is complete with Subal boxes.
Full details are on the Marketplace (subtle hint from me as a Mod to move over folks to the new, super Marketplace forum and leave Classifieds which will close.....).
Happy to listen to offers, discount for bulk buying! Shipping from Amsterdam to EU or UK included in price.
Thanks!
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A bit like Pooley, I shot RAW on a D500 with a 64GB card. I very rarely came close to filling the card on a 7-10 day trip.
Again, like Pooley, I would download the card periodically onto a backup system (the excellent ClouZen Tainer - now burnt out along with the D500 in a Maldives harbour)
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2 hours ago, Muellema said: From my point of view too many accidents with liveaboards these days. May be more liveaboards----more accidents. I do liveaboards since 1992 but current I'm feeling a bit unwell booking next trip.
Br Markus
Totally agree. There seems to be one every few weeks.
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Cozumel Coral head, Jan '26
in Photo / Video Showcase and Critique
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!