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ILS model with the mighty Pana 8mm fisheye. You need a housing and of course electronic contacts. I don't see any formal M43 mount Alliance membership so IMHO for the moment DOA for underwater use.

IIRC still no sighting of it here in central Italy but I read several catches in the South. It is a Lessepsian species. The Suez Canal, the Aswan Dam and now climate change have done the rest... Regarding the baby pinna, I am sure that one is a Pinna rudis. They are the only ones left and after the death of the nobilis they are occupying their spaces. Notice that the ribs are more pronounced, the nobilis does not have them. Furthermore the top edge is almost straight while in the nobilis it is very rounded. There is a major artificial reproduction project for the nobilis in Italy. It takes a long time. Where I am it was full of them and they all died. Specimens one meter tall. Now only pinne rudis. Months ago we found a small nobilis and we are keeping a close eye on it 🤞🏽

Will Sea Frogs save us from breaking the bank account? 😂 Looking forward to read you feedback. Which port did you buy? Which lens will you use?

Hi Lutfu, I'm still on the GH5 😇 We were always in pairs. One GH5 and one GH5S and to try to have the best coverage, one would go down with the 24-70 (Pana 12-35mm F.28) and the other in macro. Typically the Panaleica 45mm and CMC-2 on the flip or with the flat port and the 14-42mm and the CMC-2 on the flip. For certain problematic animals such as shells we used gopros and the AOI UCL-03 macro lens in time lapse mode or just plain video mode left unattended.

Strange indeed. I hope they will upload English subs asap

The university forgot to upload the English subtitles. So in the meantime you have to set up the auto-translate: Click the CC icon located at the bottom right corner of the video player. A red line will appear below the icon when subtitles are active. Click the gear icon right next to the CC button to open the settings menu. Click on Subtitles/CC. Check if English is available in the list. If it is, click it to activate manual subtitles. If English is not on the list, click on Auto-translate and scroll down to select English.

The university has finally published the full documentary on their YouTube channel titled "Inhabited Deserts - a journey through grains of sand", released today, April 8, 2026. The script isn't that of a true documentary, but rather a more scientific format, as specifically requested by the client. The documentary lasts about 25 minutes and focuses on the biodiversity of sandy seabeds, which are often underestimated and considered desert-like, but are actually rich in life and fundamental for the recycling of organic matter. Here are some interesting points covered in the video: Hidden Biodiversity: It explores the world of meiofauna (microscopic organisms living between the grains) and "architects" like Lanice conchilega and Sabellaria, which build incredible structures by cementing sand together. The Role of Crustaceans: Much space is given to hermit crabs and crabs, described as tireless scavengers that ensure the seabed remains clean. Survival Strategies: It shows how bivalves, irregular sea urchins, and starfish have perfectly adapted to digging and living beneath the surface. Nurseries and Conservation: The video highlights how these seabeds are vital nursery areas for many species (such as cuttlefish) and issues a plea regarding the fragility of these balances in the face of human impact. You can watch it here and by fiddling with the YouTube settings, you can get English subtitles

Same situation here: drysuit, dry gloves, and even rebreather and stages. Sorry in advance if I say things you already know. I haven't re-read the old thread, but I remember some controversy 😉 The scooter is a very powerful tool, but I see it being used quite carelessly compared to other equipment, without giving it proper importance or understanding the dangers. I have witnessed several accidents caused by improper management of it. I have used the DVP only for videos, although I have friends who also use it for photos but only wide-angle with a fisheye, and in that case, let's say you don't need to aim with precision. Still shooting wide, my friends orient the camera longitudinal to the scooter and hold the handles without detaching it from the scooter. But if you have to photograph a fish and frame it with precision, the best thing is to detach the camera. And here we come to the different types of mounts on the market that can make a difference. Rule #1: scooter and camera must be neutral or balanced individually. The scooter must be neutral or, better yet, slightly positive by a few grams. The camera, lights/strobes assembly must be practically neutral. In this way, if you detach the two things, both will stay right there without causing problems and the clipping and unclipping operations will be easier. Besides detaching the camera to take photos, also keep in mind a scenario where you have to remove it for an emergency or something else... Rule #2: This should come directly from using the scooter safely. If you let go of the scooter handle/controls because you are doing something else, you must never leave it to its own and you must always disconnect the power. All modern scooters have an ON/OFF knob. A scooter left free (and negative) causes huge damage to the surrounding environment and, via the tow cord, can get snagged on rocks, corals, and algae or simply to your gear in a part you can't reach! (Murphy's Law). A classic scenario in current is the cord or a piece of coral activating the trigger, causing the scooter to take off on its own without control, dragging you along. It sounds like science fiction, but I have seen it happen several times. Or, in an attempt to grab it, you accidentally pull the trigger while your hand is inside the propeller. Therefore, while doing other things, the scooter is turned off (#1) and clipped to yourself (#2). It could seems excessive but after few time it becomes muscle memory. This is why a double-ender is usually placed on a bungee on the nose and clipped to a D-ring within reach. Following these two simple rules, now let's move on to the mounts. Let's just say that all DPV mounts have one thing in common: they are crazy expensive! For many years I used the cheapest one of all (the same linked by @Raph ) and I would recommend it to you provided that you never have to detach the camera from the mount. So that is not your case. The Yellow Diving mount consists of two parts that fit together perfectly but remain joined by three screws at 120°. If you don't tighten them, the camera can even rotate without detaching from the mount. Joining the two pieces in the water is not impossible but it's quite annoying. On the surface, if the sea is calm, it requires someone's help. In recent years I have been using the Suex mount. It has the advantage that the insert fixed to the camera fits smoothly into the part on the scooter and has a quick-release mechanism that allows you, with a bit of practice, to do everything with one hand. With this mount, you can easily attach and detach the camera during the dive. It also has a safety screw that allows you to lock everything in place. The Yellow Diving mount comes without holes for the camera (wise choice) The Suex has a single hole. I don't know about others. In any case, a single hole is absolutely no good. You need two. No matter how much you tighten it, it unscrews in an instant underwater. ATM I don't have photos of my mount, Let me know if you need other info or photos. Ciao

Davinci Resolve Free. https://waterpixels.net/forums/topic/3428-editing-software-davinci-resolve-and-pinnacle-studio/#findComment-24011 As I already wrote. This is an example that shows you the tool and how it works. You don't need a wb card underwater, just pick whatever you have whitish in your photo or even neutral gray and start from there. I used Avid, Edius, Final Cut and all of them work the same.

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.

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