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I couldn't agree more. With a scene lit halfway between artificial and ambient light, you'll never be able to balance it all (with an action camera). So, it's either full artificial light or nothing. How deep were you? Since you dive often, try following our advice on a dive 😇

I didn't get it. It didn't show me the classic privacy banner either.

Yes, I remember the Nauticam housing for the Blackmagic well. However, if Nauticam makes a housing for this camera, I would definitely study the camera manuals. It only has three function buttons, and we'll have to see what functions can be assigned and the overall ergonomics: White Balance, Autofocus Lock, Apertures, and ISO. I read that it has a built-in shutter angle, but some reviews talked about certain limitations with so few buttons. We'll see. Another aspect to understand when the camera ends up in the hands of real users is the quality of the various available codecs. Right now, the shilltubers are all over the RedCode RAW codec. Gerald Undone's review claimed that the files produced by the camera in Nraw, H.264, and H.265 suck, especially compared to the same files produced by the Z-series cameras, and currently the only usable codec is RedCode. I hope it's not true, or that Nikon fixes everything with subsequent upgrades. Nikon has been very good with the updates for the Z series. One second of 6K@60p footage takes up about 470MB, and a 320 GB CF Express card is full in 28 minutes. Okay, it's RAW, but I'd like to have the option to film with a lighter file type when needed. I agree with this 100%. Nikon has all the right cards to seriously shake up the video market, and that's a very positive thing. The price of this camera is also extremely aggressive. $2200 for a camera that films in RedCode is a dream.

IMHO this is a Frankenstein camera. Nikon chose to start with a low-level camera, and according to many reviewers, with whom I agree, this isn't a Cinema camera but more of a v-logging oriented camera. Its natural competitor is the Sony ZV-E10s, which beats it in every respect. A Cinema camera is a whole other story. You have to have function buttons for everything, while this one seems like a point & shoot camera. Also, you have to remove the battery to change the card, and the door is under the camera, so if you're on a tripod, forget it! The almost complete lack of function buttons is the main reason I see its use in an underwater housing as very problematic. The shutter button is a single one and includes the autofocus. Hmmm. From the tests, it seems to excel only when shooting in RedCode. All the other codecs, including the Nikon one, are implemented in a mediocre way. Also, be careful because the RedCode is 12-bit and not 14 or 16-bit. If you're very interested, I recommend the long CVP review, but to get an idea of the pros and cons of the camera, Gerald Undone's review summarizes everything very well.

You'll need something stacked like these 😁

A fortune-teller read my cards and saw a used kit in my future 😛

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It's a busy time for us video enthusiasts. The big brands seem to have all scheduled something for this week. On September 10th, Nikon presented a new camera exclusively for video. Nikon bought Red a year ago, and this should be the first Nikon camera to incorporate some Red technologies. Key specs: 24.5MP full-frame 'partially Stacked' CMOS sensor Nikon Z-mount 7.5EV IBIS Up to 6K 60p R3D (NE) Raw video codec 4" 1000 nit display CFexpress Type B / microSD Autofocus subject detection for people, animals, vehicles and planes Internal 32-bit float No mechanical shutter The ZR will retail for $2199 – $500 cheaper than the Z6III – and will be available starting October 20th.

It seems really a solid release. A compact "video" camera with all the features we need. It's slightly fatter than FX3. Anamorphic lens underwater are basically impossible to use so the Open Gate 3:2 function is useful for reframing in post production. Another smart function is the ability to record with two aspect ratios at the same time. i.e. 16/9 and 9/16, a cool feature to have for rapid Social network delivery. I find the CVP review the most complete, as usual. I'm afraid that battery life could be its Achille's heel...

In my case it was the Lumix 12-35 in a 6" acrylic dome. But it had the same problem my buddy on a Panaleica 8-18 mm in a 230 mm glass dome. Never a problem with macro but the emwl is a complex lens (3 parts) so who knows. The posted image feels the same...

As @Luko wrote I had to put some black masking tape on the front of lens. I was getting all the lens writings reflected on the dome. Just try it.

Hi Eric, The Mandarin fish sequence is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

Great observations. However, it must be said that at least Panasonic has somewhat betrayed the spirit of M43 with its camera bodies. In the various iterations, the camera bodies of the top-of-the-line models have become bigger and bigger. I believe a GH5 is bigger than a Sony A7. The GH7 is way bigger than the A7RV. This is because the video functions generate a lot of heat, and even since the GH6, the camera has had built-in fans. In the dedicated forums, everyone has been asking for years for a small rangefinder body with all the latest technological advancements. Like a G85 or even a GM5, which on the used market cost almost as much as new ones. Panasonic doesn't seem to listen to its clients. Yet, you just have to look at Fuji with its compacts that have sold a ton. P.S. Here I'm adding a rumor that the internet has been talking about for a year and has become a running gag: DJI entering the mirrorless market with a Full Frame. Many hope for its entry into this market because of its innovative and disruptive capabilities, believing it can shake up a market dominated by the Japanese. It has now been the undisputed leader in the world of drones and gimbals for years. It created an innovative camera like the Ronin 4D, which is also used in cinematic productions. For now, there is no news. But if you look at the lens market, it's clear that Chinese brands, which until recently had cheap and good-enough quality products, have now scaled up, aiming for mid-to-high-end products at extremely competitive prices. I'll only mention Viltrox (which started many years ago with simple mount adapters) and now has several AF lenses for Sony and has entered the L-Mount consortium (which DJI is also a part of).

On September 9, 2025, Canon announced a new camera from the Cinema series, the EOS C50. Photos and some specs have already leaked. The camera aims to be a direct competitor to the Sony FX3/FX30 line. It seems to be very compact and perfect for an underwater housing. The announcement of two new lenses is confirmed, including an 11-55 mm zoom Basic specs: 32MP full-frame CMOS sensor 7K recording up to 60p (Canon Cinema Raw Lite) Oversampled 4K <60p 4K 120p 3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF II' with human and animal recognition Dual gain steps CLog 2/ CLog 3 Included top-handle with 2 XLR inputs 3" display Official release: https://www.canon-europe.com/video-cameras/eos-c50/