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That’s been my experience, too. One ends up with images that have low contrast. Lightroom’s Dehaze is a real life-saver, but it’s only a work-around. The camera might have lots of dynamic range, but you don’t get the benefit when shooting in haze … and we often have these conditions here in North Carolina.
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If we start with the premise that a M43 sensor is good enough for most (and understanding that’s not true for all) I’d like to offer an example. It’s true that the size of the housing is similar or identical if comparing FF and M43. The difference is in the lenses, and the ports. Lenses get both smaller and lighter, especially if you plan for a max aperture of 4.0 or higher. As the lens becomes smaller so does the port. Like some have said I would avoid M85 systems, but M100 is very useful. If you design for the lenses I’ve named above M100 ports can become your go to. A smaller aperture might raise concerns about ISO noise. In my mind sensor noise is not what it once was. Not only is it quite low for both FF and M43, but Lightroom and other products can pretty much make it go away. So for me a travel-optimized system is M43 (or similar), f4.0 and such lenses, and M100 ports. That said, if you need wall sized and such, as some have written, the requirements are completely different. I’m just writing for those who’s photos might end up on a screen, or a medium sized print. Gary
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I’ve gone from small sensor to FF and back again. Sadly, it reflects more on my wallet than in the images I create. Like many I started with smaller sensors years ago. When FF came out I got excited and switched. When I look back across my library I see images that I like from both kinds of sensors (and on the FF side I’m comparing excellent machines like the Nikon D850 and Sony A7RV). When I got great pictures the subject, or the environment dominated the results. Recently I switched to the smaller sensor Canon R7. The determining factor was travel. Full frame can add to a lot of size and weight. M43 and similar smaller sensors years give more than enough performance and are far easier to travel with.
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Looking to buy the Nauticam housing for a Nikon D750, if you have one gathering dust ...
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For Sale $350.00 raleigh NC USACleaning out the equipment closet. Nauticam 37127 Flat Port 32 Includes box, front and rear caps, lens bag.
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For Sale $250.00 Raleigh NC USAThis is the mechanical adaptor that will allow Nikonos lenses to be attached to a Nauticam Sony housing. IMPORTANT NOTE: this adaptor correctly fits…
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For Sale $275.00 Raleigh NC USACleaning out the equipment closet. Nauticam SMC-1 Excellent condition. No papers or box. 10Aug26 - new lower price
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For Sale $200.00 Raleigh NC. USACleaning out the equipment closet. Good working condition, with Nauticam box See photos for cosmetic condition.
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For Sale $300.00 Raleigh NC USACleaning out the equipment closet. Nauticam M14 Offset Connector with Vacuum Valve II No longer available from Nauticam but you can get it here. In…
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For Sale $240.00 Raleigh NC USANauticam 921305 Port Adaptor for Aquatica Ports with lock Used, in Very Good condition. Comes with Nauticam box. Discontinued by Nauticam but avail…
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For Sale $180.00 Raleigh NC USACleaning out the gear closet. Nauticam 37135, SE1635-Z Zoom gear for Sony 16-35mm lens Used, in good condition. Includes Nauticam box. FOR SONY VA…
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For Sale $150.00 Raleigh NC USACleaning out the equipment closet ... Bought this and never used it. Comes with the mounting rails, screws, O rings (on the screws), box, paperwork.
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For Sale $150.00 Raleigh, NC, USACinebags CB70 - NEVER USED This is a great padded bag that can protect and store your underwater camera rig. In addition to storage, the bag is water…
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Looking to by one, if you have one to spare.
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For Sale $200.00 Raleigh, NC, USASelling off all my Aquatica Stuff. There's a whole collection of things here: a housing, ports, lens gears, extensions, port locks, and port covers.…
