Fabian

I feel you! To not overcompliacte it for @TimG who takes the time to maintain the list (thank you!!!), maybe we could write the information somehow like: [Location]: [Name of Divecenter] - recommended by [name] - Solo [yes/no] - Rebreather [yes/no] Then it would be one list only and we don't have a chance of duplicates. Does that make any sense?

Question for @TimG: what do yo think about adding information about solo diving to the list? I know this is a sensitive topic, but for me this option is crucial. I'm very much used to solo diving (about 2 out fo 3 dives I do are solo), and sometimes travel alone. I do not always want to be forced to take a guide, join a fun diving group or buddy up with people I don't know (which sometimes is a lot of fun, but sometimes also more of a PITA).

Thank you @Architeuthis! Really appreciate your effort! If you ever take it underwater, I'm curious to see some real life examples 😉 For me, the 2.0x doesn't look to bad. At a 100% crop pictures will be less clear than with a 1.4 or bare lens, but I still find it really interessting for dive where I might encounter bigger and shy animals. Lets see, but looks like I found a reason to buy more stuff 🙂 as I always explain to my wife: Haben ist besser als Brauchen. ("to have is better than to need")

Thank you @Interceptor121. I remember your articels from "the old WP", I found them very helpful. I do like the 1.4x TC (Sony, not Kenko) very much, but I'm still unsure about the 2.0x TC. Why do you not recommend it? I would love to just give it a try, maybe I can rent the 2.0x TC for a couple of days and try it out underwater. Otherwise, I might only be able to take a couple of test shots outside, but I'm afraid that this is not enough to judge the IQ.

Hi all, I thought this forum really needs a thread about using the Canon 8-15 with teleconverters, wouldn't be complete without 😄 I was thinking about getting the Sony 2.0x as an addition (thanks to @Gudge I can use the Sony teleconverter with my setup), but I'm not sure about the optical quality behint the Nauticam 140mm domeport. Has anyone used a 2.0x teleconverter with it underwater and can share his experience with the image quality? I expect to be the range from 16 to 30mm quite interessting. I'd only lose 1mm towards the 15mm fullframe fisheye, but would gain from 21mm (as with the 1.4x TC) 9mm towards the 30mm. Thanks!

Hi all, just my two cents: I'm using the Turtle Smart from @TURTLE-Balage - I'm very happy with it. The way I take care of charging is simple: In the evening after diving, I open the backside of my housing, plug in both the USB C of the camera and the micro USB for the trigger - wait and done. No need to take out anything, disassebmle anythinge. With a powerbank I can do it in the field as well.

Hi all, I still have some parts around after my upgrade to the A7IV. Nauticam Sony A6500 Housing (NA17417) with 2 third party powerbanks and USB cable for use inside the housing (to conquer the hunger for power of the A6500), Nauticam M16 Vacuum Valve II (NA25625) installed, also included is the travel bag for the housing and a few spares. Further, I have the N85 Macro Port 40 (NA36228), perfect for the Sony 16-50mm lens and the zoom gear for this lens (NA36172). Happy if I can sell everything to gether, willing to split as follows: Housing, powerbanks, vacuum valve: 1750€ (2674€ new + batteries of which I'm not sure about the prices anymore) Port: 290€ (440€ new) Zoom gear: 180€ (270€ new) All in very good shape and well looked after. Items located in Germany, willing to ship worldwide. Buyer pays shipping and PayPal fees if applicable. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Hi all, I received the monitor yesterday, and decided to keep it. I do like the size and resolution, and Eizo at 32'' with 4K and AdobeRGB would be significantly more expensive. Wolfgang, I was considering the 27" as well, but the 32" was cheaper during the Amazon offer (now it's more expensive again), so I took the chance. But I still need to figure out how the hockeypuck works, but that is what I'll play around with this weekend (well, after diving of course). Thank you all for you input!

Hi all, I'll soon need a new monitor for editing my pictures. I only shoot stills (well 99.something% of the time tbh), and regularly print pictures / sell prints. If relevant, software is CaptureOne and Adobe Photoshop, all running on Windows. I thought about going to an AdobeRGB monitor, fair or overkill? Size: 27''+, preferably 32''. Budget: what is necessary? after 1.5k € it starts to hurt, 2k would be the absolute maximum. So far I'm looking at the BenQ SW321C - usually 2k, dropped to 1.45k at Amazon as I've seen while typing this. So I ordered it to save the price (in the worst case I'll return it)... Regardless of the BenQ - any other recommendations? Thanks!

I should thank you all for taking the effort to keep the community alive! 🙂

Hi there, I've tested this one: https://www.printables.com/en/model/52403-diffuser-for-inon-z330-strobe It fits well, I just took the wrong material so it wasn't transparent enough... Best, Fabian

Hi there, Fabian from Germany here. Diving for 20+ years, used to be active on wetpixel under the nickname CupOfCoffee but decided to go with my real name here 🙂 Currently using a Sony A7IV in a Nauticam housing with either the Canon 8-15mm oder the Sony 90mm (plus diopter). Looking forward to the exchange here. Best, Fabian