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An update to this old topic A trend that has been spreading in recent years among teenagers and twenty-somethings is taking photographs that look like they were shot with disposable cameras or digital cameras from the early 2000s, slightly blurry and overexposed. To achieve that effect, many use actual compact digital cameras from those years, bought second-hand or pulled out of their parents' drawers. The point is not to take beautiful photos, since smartphones do it much better, but to give a different and stronger meaning to individual shots, in times when it is normal to take dozens of them for a single moment and then forget them in the phone memory. Companies are also adapting to this demand by re-releasing old models or creating new ones that meet these characteristics. Among these, a digital camera that is having particular success – precisely because it takes grainy photos with a retro effect – is the Kodak Charmera. The Charmera is inspired by a historic Kodak camera: the Fling, the company's first disposable produced in 1987. Unlike the Fling, however, the Charmera is digital. It is a tiny camera: just under six centimeters long and about two and a half high, it fits in the palm of a hand and weighs only 30 grams. It is sold with a keychain hook because, due to its extremely small size, it can be easily hung on a set of keys or clipped to a bag or belt loop. The name Charmera is in fact the result of combining the words charm, meaning those little objects hung on accessories and devices to decorate them, and camera. Compact ShooterKodak Charmera Toy Camera Review - Retro charm but not fo...It’s tiny, it’s cute, it’s got a cool retro design, it looks like a 110 film pocket camera from the […]

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Hi brightnight, we have this old thread. You can do both. It depends on your subjects and dive scenarios. Explain to me better what you had in mind. Video or photos? What use do you want to make of them?

Hi Alex, Nicely shot and edited as usual. Tell us more about technique used: ambient light, lights, blue filters? Ciao

Hi Wyvern, Welcome aboard! We look forward to knowing about your software. Just post about it. Regarding the location issue we will investigate ASAP. Ciao

I haven't updated the initial post in a while. Now I should have included all the projects you've posted. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this project!

Hi Paul, Welcome aboard! You are in the right place. We are professional consultants in the art of burning through cash and liquidating bank accounts 😁

I have exactlythat particular bag. Very tough but despite putting a lot of care into rinsing and lubricating it, the zippercorroded after just one trip. The zipper is plastic but the slider is made of some shitty aluminum alloy.

You don't need a white card. That's an example that basically shows you the tool. You just pick up a whitish area or a Grey neutral area.

I thought to take some screenshot then I realized that it's full of tutorial out there...

Hi Hubert, Welcome aboard! Ciao

Isn't Port 27 M67? I would like to get some feedback from you on its underwater use. That 100mm is truly a gem and it is tiny.

Hi Fabian, If you go a bit further south into Tuscany, you will find Argentario Divers, where I usually dive. They do not just promote standard diving; they have dozens of technical divers with rebreathers who visit daily. It is open every day and has Trimix refills and everything else you might need. It is perhaps the largest diving center in Italy. Argentario DiversArgentario Divers: Scuba Diving Center in Porto Ercole, T...Argentario Divers: scuba diving courses, recreational dives, technical dives, snorkeling. Diving at the Giannutri and Giglio Islands. Otherwise in Genoa try to contact them: TECHDIVETechdive Haven - Diving center Arenzano - TECHDIVETechdive Haven è il diving center di riferimento per le immersioni in Liguria. Il diving è aperto tutto l'anno e offre immersioni tecniche e ricreative sia naturalistiche che sui numerosi relitti del

Some review (always with an Ikelite housing. Nauticam is MIA)

I came across this video (a bit long for my taste) that revisits the eternal debate between Full Frame and cropped formats, and the alleged loss of quality for us "normal" enthusiasts. Here, the comparison is even more extreme because we are talking about an excellent but older M43 camera as the Panasonic G9, medium format digital cameras like the Fujifilm GFX 50S, and medium format film cameras. The guy evaluates the image quality by looking at digital files and physical prints measuring 16x20 inches. Because the digital files were cropped to a square ratio to match the film camera, the magnification level of the prints equals a larger 26x20 inch format. During the evaluation, the MF digital camera displays finer details and smoother rendering. On close inspection of the physical prints, the medium format images show more distinct lettering and sharper elements. When observing the prints from a normal viewing distance, the results from the M43 and the MF cameras appear identical. It is necessary to stand very close and examine the prints side by side to notice the variations. Without having two prints next to each other, it is difficult to identify which camera system captured the image. The video also notes that using AI upscaling software on M43 images produces results that approach native medium format resolution. The software can sometimes introduce minor visual artifacts. The M43 system maintains an advantage in portability, as a full medium format kit would be larger and heavier. He observes that elements such as composition, focus placement, and aperture selection have a larger impact on the final image than the camera format.

Hi Johan, Welcome aboard! We hope you like the forum. Ciao

Unfortunately 32" is really too much for my desk. I'm leaning to the 27" version which has a perfect color coverage for my video editing needs.

I don't understand: are these video SOOC or you CC in post? IMHO they are ok as a starting point but they still have a strong blue cast.

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Please everyone, let us avoid personal attacks and, if there is still more to discuss, let us return to the technical aspects! Some of our members have done their absolute best to test these strobes to the best of their ability, but none of us is a certification body. I am sure that the tests performed, despite their limitations, combined with your own personal experience can give you a clear idea for your next purchase. And anyway, my G.A.S. has never wanted too much technical information. I just swipe the card and that is it! 😉

I think it's this one. Youhave endless combinations. FLEX-ARMStaffa Subacquea Action Cam con Barra Cross BarStaffa Subacquea Action Cam con Barra Cross Bar

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It's straight out of the conspiracy theorist playbook. When I see those classic titles, or ones like "I've always done it wrong until xxx told me to do this" or "Watch this trick and you'll never live without it again" I skip the video by default. And if I’m not feeling too lazy, I even block the channel, because anyone who uses these kinds of titles doesn't deserve my attention.

Twenty years on YouTube and I still don't have a clue what 'cinematic' is supposed to mean. I'd wipe that word from the face of the earth if I could. To your typical underwater YouTuber, "cinematic" is just 50 fps slow-motion that looks like the ocean is on Valium. On land if it isn't true 24 fps with anamorphic flares, it doesn't count. It’s ridiculous. The rest of the video is just clickbait. Title and thumbnail are clearly designed to feed the algorithm

Currently, no monitor on the market can fully reproduce the Rec.2020 color space. Even reference panels reach around 80–90% coverage. Consequently, editing in Rec.2020 requires relying on software scopes instead of your eyes to preserve color data that today's hardware cannot yet physically display. Basically you are doing it mainly for future-proofing. You are saving mathematical color data today so that in 10 years, when MicroLED displays arrive, those colors will finally become visible. 🤡 When it comes to on-screen display, both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB are superior to sRGB, which is a relic of the past—though like all standards, it refuses to die. However, if we look at printing, A-RGB is better because its color space covers everything that printing papers can reproduce (Adobe designed it specifically with this in mind). DCI-P3 misses out on some of the blues and greens that printing papers are capable of reproducing. DCI-P3 was originally created for digital cinema projectors. It extends significantly into the Reds and Yellows (perfect for skin tones and warm lighting), but it falls short on Cyans and Greens compared to A-RGB. This image is self-explanatory (credit) The Hahnemule PR Ultra Smooth is a printing paper.