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7 minutes ago, Grantmac said:

Unconventional thought:

A wet wide lens with zoom through capabilities is something I use with a 26-95mm FF equivalent lens for smallish creatures. Yes it's not macro but it's also a lot faster to acquire and focus.

Love the lighting on that pic. Film noir stuff!

Unless things have changed since I managed a resort there, shouldn’t be a problem. Police Pier was especially good for that but just discuss with the resort. CFWA should work well.

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Welcome to Waterpixels from another NL resident! Although if you're diving in the Netherlands you are a tougher guy than me.

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9 minutes ago, Floris Bennema said:

I prefer the second one, the continuation of body structure and colour in the sponge is fabulous.

Yep, agreed! The mono colour image is very effective. Nice one, Pooley!

Well done on the pic. If you can do that regularly with a homemade snoot without ripping your hair/mask off in frustration, then you may have discovered the rainbow unicorn!

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Hey Kris!

A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Good to have you with us. It was very good meeting you last week in Sint Maarten and well done joining up!

Do post some of those pics when you ahem time.

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Tim

To an extent it depends how calm the water is for the shot. An 8” will work for sure. A 9” is easier.

I’m tempted to say It’s one more easy. But I think Spinal Tap beat me to it.

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2 hours ago, Thomas said:

Everybody is loosing contact with reality. Just look at the prices for the housings. It's incredible.

Amen

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Hey Noel!

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Hey guys

Each year I organise a dive trip for 20-24 people all of whom are connected in one way or another to Ocean Explorers dive centre in Sint Maarten.

For 2027 we’re considering Roatan. I’m looking for recommendations: resort or liveaboard? Good operator? Good resort? Best location? Best time of year? What to avoid?

The clientele are looking for 3-4 star quality.

Any ideas, tips, recommendations would be much appreciated.

Many thanks!

🤣 Thanks, David! Great to have you with us. And a pleasure to meet you in Sint Maarten. Post your questions in the compact systems section and I’m sure you’ll get lots of help.

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4 hours ago, Chris Ross said:

First thing I would try is getting a new hotshoe cable assembly, I would guess they are the weakest link. If I recall they plug onto the UWT board.

Yeah, I agree. Get a new hot shoe and replace that assembly. As Chris says, they do indeed plug into the board - as you’ve seen.

1 hour ago, CaolIla said:

The new booster are really small in comparaison of the old one.. no reason for me to dive without it.

The ease of fitting the new Booster and the size was one of the prime reasons I switched from the older Retra Pro to the newer model. Handling the Retra with the Booster - rather than the Superchargers - is a major improvement. As you rightly say, why wouldn’t you dive without the Booster!?

Ooooo, just read the lens hood is $199.99. That has to be top value, right? It’s black, it’s tough, it looks cool. That’s $199.99 right there. I may order one. Forget the camera.

How much is the lens hood?

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9 hours ago, CaolIla said:

I'm happy with my setup that's important.

Does anything else matter?

Hi BJS

Not to M4/3 but I “downgraded” from D800 to D500 about 8 years ago and am still using the D500. Haven’t regretted it for a second. I’ve posted many times about the advantages of sub-FF in terms of cost, portability and ergonomics - and no noticeable quality cost unless, maybe, serious commercial use or massive prints involved.

There are a good few M4/3 members who will join in.

Great to have you with us, Eduardo! Welcome.