Everything posted by TimG
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Waterpixels is delighted to announce that Maria Munn has joined the team as our Compact Systems Specialist. For many years Maria has taught and specialised in producing amazing images using compact systems especially the Canon G series. She’s been looking too at action cameras and housed smartphone systems and has posted some really helpful guides and reviews. A more detailed resume for Maria is on our About page. We’re sure members will welcome warmly her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Great to have you with us, Maria. -
I made a sleeve for the Retra LSD from the arm of an old wetsuit. If you buy strobe sleeves from Retra just make sure you get the right ones for the right strobes - same with bumpers. The Retra Max ones are a slightly different shape/size.
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Hey Robin I use the reflector and really like it for turbid water with suspended sediment.
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Fabian, I often think AFI is the wise approach. Another one for the abbreviation list…..
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Hey John I do think the front and rear bumpers are worth buying. And, unusually for me, the neoprene sleeves too. They really keep the Retras in great cosmetic shape. On the diffusers, I have a set but have almost never felt the need to use them. The output without them is excellent.
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Thanks John. Very likely if there’s no AF the aperture doesn’t work either. That seems the pattern.
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Hi Oren Great to have you with us. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. We hope you really enjoy the forum. Best wishes
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Wow, I remember the times back in the late 70s and into the 80s when buying electronics and watches, Hong Kong was the place to shop.
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Glad you told me that one!
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Nikon have announced a firmware update to the Z9. According to the Nikon firmware website, version 5.20 brings the following: Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users. * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English) Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions. • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Fixed the following issues: - Pressing the playback button after repeatedly shooting bursts would in rare cases corrupt the display of all images. - In rare circumstances, optimal exposure could not be achieved during burst shooting after changing the exposure in mode M. - In synchronized release, pressing the shutter-release button of the master camera halfway initiated autofocus on the remote camera with the following setting selected. ▸ [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > a6 [AF activation] > [AF-ON only] -
The colours in a Spotfin Lionfish, Lembeh Straits© Timsimages.uk
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Goby on the Tandu Rosa dive site, Lembeh Straits© Timsimages.uk
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I had this problem a couple of times with Inon Z220s or Z240s. As you say, darn tricky to get at them to clean.
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Yeah, I agree. Early days as we get to grips with the impact of the software upgrade and how we tweak it.
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Noted and will explore - thanks.
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What's the betting that we are going to see raises worldwide as manufacturers and distributors make use of the excuse of US tariffs? Or am I being too cynical??
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If you click in the small icon that is your profile at the tope lot the page, you'll see it there. I've raised this with Rich but don't know if that is changeable at the moment.
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Hey Robin! A warm welcome to your new home. I’m sure there will be lots of names you recognise here from The Other Forum. Good to have you with us - at last 😜 Best wishes.
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Go on…. What does it stand for? 😝
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I agree with Dave. Why take the risk?
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Just re-reading the Retra manual……. Retra ”strongly advise” the removal of batteries for travel.
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I very much doubt you’ll regret your decision! 👍🏼
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I must admit I always travel with no batteries in the Retras. I’m sure Oskar will chip-in with the Retra view.
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Interesting thought. The weight of the Booster is negligible and takes up very little space. I’ve always traveled with both the regular back as well as the Booster but I honestly couldn’t you why! I guess it makes more sense to leave the regular back at home.
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I know nothing about the Kraken but rate the Retras highly. I’ve gone through the various iterations and have been highly impressed by the build quality, performance and customer service. I use the Retra LSD for macro with the ProMax all the time and find the combination terrific. I really like being able to use AAs with the Retra and the booster addition usually covers me for a 4 dive day. Yes, they are pricey but I’ve never regretted the Retras for a second. Reliable, a great range of well-made accessories, fairly compact and robust. I’d recommend them without hesitation.
