Everything posted by TimG
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Thanks! We can take a look at this. I think the general idea was on Classifieds so that a seller couldn’t make a sneaky change. But a move to 24 hours seems reasonable to me. -
If she’s asking in more general terms as to how to improve images based on this pic, I’d say think a little more about composition and framing. As Chris points out, the hydroid is in the way. So she could have moved to the right, moved a bit closer and maybe gone for a portrait shot rather than landscape. Using the rule of thirds, I’d have been tempted to try and get the eye in the upper third, left intersection - and shoot slightly upwards. The more the shot would be up, the more dramatic the image. If she has a snoot, use that for the lighting.
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It’s the hope that kills you. Just don’t hold your breath…..
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Totally agree. Who contacts a specific individual out of the blue with specific gear? Beware!
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Yay! Nice job! Doncha love those Teams meetings. So productive.
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I use 12:1. So (36cms minus a little bit for the connectors) x12 Bon courage!
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Lovely shots, Chris. I really like your lighting style and the shallow depth of field in the frogfish shot.
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..... who, she tells us, is an avid reader of Waterpixels......🤣 Briliant!!!!
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.....not to mention how you cut the fibre optic cables..... (Lesson Learned: not scissors!)
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@ChrisH Chris, would you be prepared to reveal which triggers have failed on you? At the risk of tempting fate, thankfully not something I’ve ever had with a UWT trigger since I got one for a Subal housing in 2017.
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Wow, cracking image of that jellyfish.
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Hi Assist91! Welcome to Waterpixels. It's great to have you with us. We hope you like the forum and look forward to seeing some of the work you've done.... do post some samples! Best wishes
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Wouldn't disagree at all, Diggy. I thought my 1988 Land Rover was wonderful. Then I drove a 2018 Ford Ranger..... Both got me from A to B. 🤣
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Agreed! I should report though that I needed it with a strobe some years ago that just would not do a firmware upgrade correctly. Oskar and the guys were terrific. We had several WhatsApp calls (a couple on a Sunday) in response to my email outlining the issue. Retra gave me a firmware workaround which kept me going temporarily and asked that I send the strobe back as it proved impossible to fix remotely. The repair was turned around very quickly and sent back to me - problem solved. I was genuinely impressed.
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Guys, this is all getting a little futile now.... can we just move on?
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Great to have you with us, Sam. A warm welcome!
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Retra have just announced a firmware upgrade to a number of their strobes. Firmware update 2.2 is available for the Pro Max, Prime+ and Pure (4th generation) and firmware update 4.2 for Pro X and Prime X (3rd generation models) Retras announcement explains that: Both updates include the following improvements: Enhanced optical sensing when using inefficient fiber optic cables Resolution of a rare issue with an unresponsive mode dial Reduced chances of a false leakage alarm in high-moisture environments To update your firmware, download the latest version of Retra's app from the respective app stores and follow the instructions inside the Retra UWT App: -
Hey monades! Great to have you with us. Welcome to Waterpixels. Even if you're not going to be diving much, I hope you enjoy the forum and find it helpful. Best wishes
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Here's the video I used to get started - hence the reference (forgive me, lord) to inches and the imperial system. (The Empire Strikes Back?) I found this video quite good to follow and, as I said, his rule of thumb 1" = 12" of paracord was pretty accurate for the type of paracord I was using. I must admit I didn't realise there were many options of paracord (thanks, Makar0n). I started making them in Sint Maarten and there was only one option available! Island life, eh?
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Ohhh, that metric system thing? It's like guitar bands and a tunnel under the Channel - it'll never catch on...
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What’s happened to all the Nigerian princes? I used to get so many endearing messages…..
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Great to have you with us, JMB. Congratulations on walking across the water….
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Yay! Good man. I use 12x the length measured in inches. Sounds a lot, I know. But I’ve made a good number and that works well.
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I'd suggest you setup your equipment in the usual way that you would carry it on to a dive boat - or would want it handed down to you in the water. Then tie a length of rope/line/string on a couple of points that you can use to attach it. Lift your gear by the string and decide whether the length of the line feels right or not. Adjust as necessary- then measure it. There's no scientific method. It's what feels right and then go with the nearest available commercial lanyard size. Or WAY better, make your own. Colour, style, length, fittings... all yours to choose.
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I wondered that. I've got the Photography Plan. £9.98/month, is, what, about $12.50? Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems a steal to me for both PS and LR and cloud storage (which I don't use) I don't like the subscription model for software either but, as far as this one is concerned, I think it's an excellent deal.
