Everything posted by TimG
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Nikon have announced firmware updates to their Z6ii and Z7ii cameras According to the Nikon update page: Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.61 to 1.62 Changed the default values for the following settings displayed when connecting wirelessly: - Encryption keys - The password displayed after the camera's default settings are restored • Fixed the following issues: - In some cases, tapping the monitor would not move the focus point to the selected position. - In some cases, the camera would take time between shots if Camera Control Pro 2 was used to take photos. -
Hi Aquatic Ape! Welcome to Wetpixels. We hope you really enjoy the site and get lots of use out of it. Good to have you with us.
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Does anyone by any chance have a spare Subal rear port cover (or two!) for the v4 ports?
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Brilliant! What did it cost to print?
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Great to have you with us, Ken. Lots of fans of ULCS here!
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Hi Jochen! Welcome! I’m sure you’ll see lots of familiar names. Good to have you with us.
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Totally agree with Chris on this
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If you fly there is a good chance that the pressure differential can cause problems when back on the ground getting, for example, the port off the housing. You do need to be careful. I do fly with o-rings in place but because I have a vacuum sensor, it is easy to "bleed" the system if there is a problem with the valve allowing pressures to be equalised. I do remember having a problem some years back - pre-vacuum valve - where I had the devil's own job getting a port off a housing when I had flown with the port in place on the housing.
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Still good to have you with us though! Welcome!
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Hi RVBldr Yeah, never easy to start with. A couple of thoughts: my understanding was that the Marleux had quite a sophisticated focus light and aiming system? So was the snoot aiming light on the right place but when you took the image, the strobe was not hitting where you thought? Snoots do/can have a sweet spot for focussing the beam. Does the manual give an indication of this? The images look underexposed to me which is not unusual for starting off with a snoot. I found in my early snoot days that this was sometimes the reason that I thought the snoot was not aimed right! Might be worth increasing the strobe output a click or two. If you've not seen it already, quite a useful article here: https://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-techniques/article/underwater-snoot-photography/
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Noted!
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Hi Pietro! Great to have you with us - a warm welcome to Waterpixels!
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Annoyingly nothing vaguely helpful. It left me wondering what Europe uses for fibre. Perhaps folks in the U.K./EU who might be interested in clubbing together for a bulk 613 order from the US could post here with how much they’d like? If it’s worthwhile I’ll look into the possibilities.
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Hey Klaus A plastic cap-type cover doesn’t have much impact. As Chris sets out above, the important thing is to prevent liquid, salt or fresh water, drying on the dome. Rinse when possible with fresh water and then dab dry with a soft cloth. If it’ll be a while before you can rinse it, keep the dome from drying out.
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Yep, agreed on the Toslink. It works seemingly just as well; and, yeah, Amazon is your Toslink friend. Just cut off the connectors using a box cutter.
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Nikon have just announced another firmware update for their flagship Z9 camera. Although on the face of it, not especially helpful for u/w photographers, for sports and studio people, lots of interesting additions. A full list is here: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/516.html Nikon's press release explains: (Full details here: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0313_firmware_01.html) TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of firmware version 5.00 for its flagship full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 9. Firmware version 5.00, the fourth major update since the release of the Z 9, increases usability for sports photography by expanding the Auto Capture and High-Speed Frame Capture+ functions. Portrait photography is also enhanced for more effective capture of the images photographers want, with the new Skin Softening and Portrait Impression Balance functions, and new Rich Tone Portrait Picture Control that enables rendering of details of the subject's complexion with rich tones. Furthermore, the evolution of the Z 9 continues with improved operability achieved in response to feedback from professionals requesting increased speed and efficiency. Nikon will continuously meet users' needs through firmware updates that expand the functionality of its cameras -
Great to have you with us, scubakron. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Super anemone pic!
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The pleasure is ours, Paul. Good to have you with us. As you say, you'll see lots of family`ar names here. Welcome!
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You’re entitled to your view, Massimo, I have mine. On with the story
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A very good point, well made. Discussions of the technical aspects of equipment and combinations can be fascinating. But bottom line, it’s the image that counts. Does it create an emotion?
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Great to have you with us, zvonimiri. Welcome!
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Good to have another Brit on board. Welcome Browni!
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Hmmmm, something odd going on. I can see clearly Mark Site Read on my system. Can you let me know what software/system you’re using and we’ll look into it?
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XQD reader module also available for the HR1. Add €25/£20.
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Here's a write-up I did pre-Waterpixels on using a Kenko 1.4 TC with various Nikon camera bodies and lenses..... I thought it worth copying here. There's been some discussion of late of various combinations of lenses with a Kenko 1.4TC: what works, what doesn't. I've got both the Kenko 1.4TC DG and DGX models, a Nikon D500, a Z6, the Tokina 10-17 and the Nikkor 8-15. I thought Wetpixelers might find it useful to see the results of the various combinations. What works is in bold. D500 (DX) D500 + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DG + Tokina 10-17: AF works; no vignetting at any focal length D500 + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DGX + Tokina 10-17: AF works; no vignetting at any focal length D500 + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DG + Nikkor 8-15: Err message. No AF; no vignetting at any focal length D500 + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DGX + Nikkor 8-15: AF works; no vignetting at any focal length Nikon Z6 (and, presumably Z7) with firmware 3.0 Z6 + FTZ + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DG + Nikkor 8-15: AF works; vignettes with hood attached after 11 Z6 + FTZ + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DGX + Nikkor 8-15: No AF; No aperture readout; vignettes with hood attached after 11 Z6 + FTZ + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DG + Tokina 10-17 : No AF; aperture read out; vignettes with hood attached after 11 Z6 + FTZ + Kenko Telepro Plus 300 DGX + Tokina 10-17 : No AF; No aperture read out; vignettes with hood attached after 11 Conclusion a. If you want to use the Kenko with a Tokina 10-17 on a D500 no problem with the DG or DGX model b. If you want to use the Kenko with a Nikkor 8-15 on a D500, you need the DGX model c. If you want to use the Kenko with a Nikkor 8-15 on a Z6/Z7 you need the DG model d. Forget trying to use either the Kenko DG or DGX with a Tokina 10-17 on the Z6/Z7 (well why would you anyway) I don't have the Kenko HD model so can't comment on that but perhaps if someone has, they could add the data for that. Hope this helps, guys Tim
