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I don't get you. Do you like the M conf. or not? That video simplified things a lot but it's really a good start to dive into the trimmed camera rabbit hole. Thing is that I have a sort of M conf. but I never film with it. It's more a carry on configuration. While filming I extend the arms and light come from above. I film in that position only when I'm mid water. When you are near the bottom, lights at the same camera level creates an overexposed visible area on the sea floor. So the perfect videoconfiguration doesn't change (or changes slightly) the trim when you move the lights. Ciao

Yes. At home I had the classic light brown masking tape so I painted it with a sharpie.

Hi Pavel, Sorry for going off-topic. Any chance to get some feedback on Alu Sea Frogs housings? P.S. I see some marks of ruined/discolored paint similar to the Nauticam ones.

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Good question! Do you dive with o without lights? Judging by the videos I happen to see, this is an underrated topic. And it is one of those subjects where photography and video diverge. Personally, I prefer everything to be neutral or slightly negative. Right now, my configuration is 300 grams negative, and I carry a small 500-gram weight for any macro shots (I use small legs by default). Long story short: in video, bigger is better! Beside being neutral buoyant, the most important thing is that everything is trimmed; this means that if you let it go, it should not tilt with the port facing up or down. Because even if it is neutral, you would be forced to apply constant pressure with your wrists, which is inevitably transmitted to the footage. So, I repeat, the trim is really important. On this topic, if you are starting from scratch, this old video by Vanessa Cara-Kerr is very well made. It is part of an entire playlist with all the basics of underwater videography. It is a pity that for some topics that deserved further study, Vanessa refers to future videos that were never made.

Masking tape and then a black pen.

Yes, per Nauticam port chart, with wet lenses the zoom range is limited to 28mm

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Hola Julio, Welcome aboard! Ciao

Hi François, Welcome aboard! Ciao

The lack of a monitor on action cameras underwater is definitely a huge drawback. IIRC there was that insane Weefine housing with the external monitor mount, vacuum system, and wet lens. But once you add lights and buoyancy arms, you’re basically looking at the same size as an M43 system. And in the end, you’re still using an action camera which, no matter how good it is, will never be on the same level as a mirrorless. The same goes for macro,which isn't even true macro, just close-up shots. It’s the same story with smartphones. At that point, wouldn't it be better to just use them for what they actually are? Why not just embrace their speed and ease of use? Maria has shown so many photos created with great creativity while staying true to the original nature of these tools.

GTom, do you dive/snorkeling shallow? Tropics or temperate water? For tropics and shallow dives a good filter is enough. Snorkeling doesnt require any filter while deeper or temperate waters requires lights for sure.

I had the cheap acrylic Nauticam 4" dome. I was never satisfied of sunballs shots. For that you need a real glass. Nevertheless the whole kit was extremely compact with zero extension. Those ports are tailored on native lens. This is me 14 years ago with that dome on a GH3 housing.

And being on the budget and looking for a quick and easy solution even the Pana 8mm native fisheye with the 4" minidome it's a very good option. Ok, you cannot zoom but I recall it had a really good quality. I sold them many years ago because my camera body has zero actuations 😇 and for video a real fisheye is hard to justify.