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Everything posted by Davide DB
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Welcome to the forum! That's a serious upgrade, Focusing on video and documentary work aligns well with that gear. Nowadays, documentaries that tell direct experiences of citizen science are very popular. Both from the researcher's side and the participating citizen's side. Perhaps your previous university experiences are an excellent starting point for finding subjects. I've tried to document several citizen science projects myself. The problem is finding funding, and if you want to do professional work, you need money. Sometimes it's the university projects themselves that have dedicated funds for communication. Feel free to share specific questions or details about the type of projects you're pursuing. We look forward to seeing your work. -
Hello Sabrina! A warm welcome to our community! I'm sure you'll love the Z8 just as much as your trusty D850. Feel free to share your diving experiences and photos anytime you like.
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Sea Frogs has officially released its new Z6-III aluminum alloy housing, designed specifically for Nikon’s latest Z6 III full-frame mirrorless camera. Continuing Sea Frogs’ tradition of precision craftsmanship and technological innovation, this new housing offers reliable underwater photography support for both professional photographers and diving enthusiasts—further pushing the boundaries of creative exploration. Key Features: Professional Protection and User-Friendly Design Aviation-Grade Aluminum Alloy Construction The Z6-III housing is built from high-strength aluminum alloy, striking a balance between lightweight design and exceptional compressive strength. It performs reliably in demanding environments, supporting underwater use at depths of up to 100 meters. Its excellent corrosion resistance makes it ideal for use in seawater, freshwater, and extreme outdoor conditions. Optimized Button Layout Tailored to match the Nikon Z6 III’s control logic, all buttons and dials are engineered with specialized technology to ensure seamless operation underwater—just like on land. Modular Expansion Interface Includes a top-mounted M28 interface reserved for external monitor connectivity. Optical-Grade Glass Ports and Safety Design Equipped with ultra-clear, optical-grade dome and flat ports designed to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration, ensuring maximum image sharpness and color fidelity underwater. The O-ring sealing system and pressure balance valve effectively prevent deformation due to leakage or pressure differentials, ensuring long-term durability and performance. -
Reading the two threads on the topic, it makes me think that the improvements also depend on the lens used. Am I wrong?
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Opening post updated with new Seafrog monitor. I got a reply directly from Seafrog with product data. Moreover the housing comes with a M24 or M28 bulkhead.
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The housing seems to be very well made, and I also see a lot of empty space for the battery, which might actually be a good thing. I'll try to find out more and update the table.
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Hi Christian, Welcome back to our new home. You have plenty of time to be a good waterpixeler 😝
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I found one used (as new) here in Italy at 295€ or best offer. Maybe after the Alex's video they will choose to produce them again
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For video, I don't notice any issues with the edges, but it's a shame it's so expensive just to even try it out. Edit: according to Alex, it's something more related to the Pana 30mm lens.
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I just read a thought-provoking article on EOSHD about the current state of camera prices. It raises some interesting questions about whether manufacturers are losing touch with reality, especially when you look at the stark differences between new and used gear. EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and...Camera prices - Have the Japanese taken leave of their se...A Fujifilm JPEG-only half-frame toy for 850 smackers, the latest Sony flagship for 7000 something + tax, and the new mid-range “standard model” S1 II from Panasonic yours for a bargain $4000 with ‘...
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Which curved port would be suitable for our Pana-Leica 45mm?
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Wow wow wow DIY next level!!!
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From ChatGPT Production and distribution of Panasonic batteries in Europe — including the Eneloop line — is now managed by Advanced Power Solutions NV (APS), formerly known as Panasonic Energy Europe NV. APS continues to manufacture Panasonic-branded batteries under license. For inquiries or support regarding Eneloop in Europe, here are the most relevant contacts: APS handles production and distribution of Panasonic batteries in Europe. While there is no direct email address publicly listed, you can visit their website for further contact options: 🌐 www.advancedpowersolutions.com 2. MediaCom IT (Eneloop Distributor – Germany) For wholesale or retail distribution inquiries: Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)7242 70245-0 Website: mediacom-it.de MediaCom is a sub-distributor of Panasonic energy products, including Eneloop, working directly with dealers.
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While I completely agree that a good battery charger is essential for ensuring a long life for rechargeable batteries, over the years I've charged batteries with the most absurd junk and never had anything like this happen. IMHO, I think it's more likely a batch of defective batteries. If I were you, I'd try to contact Eneloop/Panasonic and report what happened.
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I reopen this old message because I discovered that Isotta added a mysterious "lens Holder" to their action cam accessories page with no explanation, but from the photos it seems a Inon/AOI adapter 🕵♀️ ISOTTA - Underwater housingsGoPro lens holder
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Yesterday, their website only had the photo and the page was empty. There wasn't even a name. Today it's appeared, but the rest is still blank. As soon as they publish the specs, I'll update the list.
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Hi Raptor Welcome to the forum! It's great you making the move over here! I'm sure you will find a lot of well known names. We're always happy to see new members, especially those who prefer wide-angle 🤣
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Original post updated with product links, prices, and weights
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Thanks for the data. You confirmed it is another brick 🙂 How are you finding it? What's your opinion? What's your use case? Regarding Kraken monitors, they kindly wrote me that both the 5" and 7" went through an upgrade. Specifically the V2 versions of the monitor haven't changed in terms of function, but they do use 21700 batteries now instead of the big battery block so they are lighter weight and much slimmer than the previous versions. Hence: The 5” V2 monitor is 1680g on land and 260g underwater The 7” V2 monitor is 1795g on land and 230g underwater. Table updated!
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Inspired by an old post, and now that we've got fancy tables for our posts, I've dived into creating this little list covering most of the monitors out there. I see this topic is quite a hot one, and like many others, it pops up again now and then. I hope this can be helpful! Please help me correct and complete it.
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List updated on: August 2025 Prices are just a ballpark This post will be updated based on your feedback regarding errors, omissions, and new models Housing + Monitor Model Size (inches) brightness (nits) UW Weight (g) Avg. Price (Euro) Marelux MX-SHINOBI (SDI) + Atomos Shinobi 5" 5" 1000 ? 2400 (2100 + 300) Nauticam NA-Shinobi II + Atomos Shinobi II" 5" 1500 +80 2900 (2500 + 400) Nauticam NA-Ultra5 + SmallHD Ultra 5 5" 5" 3000 +480 4900 (2700 + 2200) Sea Frogs SHIMBOL-M5 5.5" Professional Underwater Monitor Housing + Shimbol-M5 5" 1200 -280 1000 (850 + 150) Standalone Monitors Model Size (inches) brightness (nits) UW Weight (g) Avg. Price (Euro) Anglerfish HD57 4K 5.7 550 -145 1800 Kraken KRM02 V2 5 3000 -260 1300 Kraken KRM07-2200 V2 7 2200 -560 1900 Weefine WED-5 5.5 480 -260 1000 Weefine WED-5 PRO 5.5 3200 -250 1200 Weefine WED-7 PRO 7 500 -280 1600 Nauticam 7" T7 HD UltraBright Monitor 7 3000 -830 3000 SUPE/Scubalamp UM5.5 5.5 3000 -700 1000 Fotocore MR6 6 2600 ? 1300 Fotocore MR5.5 5.5 2000 -740 1 1200 Dive & See DNC-5C 5 600 -300 2900 Dive & See DNC-7B 7 450 ? 3000 1 = data obtained via private spec request Some monitors are sold under different brand names: SUPE/Scubalamp/Fotocore/Aquatech
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Yes. Things I don't like: A weight of 740 grams is truly a lot. My current monitor is 260g, and I already had to add PVC bars. To counterbalance an additional 500g, I'd need to change the float arms, and there's no guarantee my whole setup would even be balanced then. I'm not thrilled about the USB charging. The monitor is always attached to the camera housing. I'd have to move the whole setup near an outlet to charge it, which is annoying, if not dangerous, especially when I'm not charging it at house. In many diving centers I would never leave the whole housing in the charging area. Last but not least: that new, extra-long cable gland sticking out the left side could really interfere with or limit the monitor's movement. In a short time, Fotocore/Scubalamp have released several iterations of their monitors, along with various strobes. This shows a great capacity for design and production. Unlike the strobes, which I've seen countless professional photographers use and provide valuable feedback on, IMHO, I believe they lack input on their monitors from serious users of these tools. Long story short: still looking for the perfect cheap monitor.
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I got the user manual. Unfortunately, underwater it's 740g negative. MR5.5.pdf
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I saw on FB that Fotocore/Scubalamp has a new monitor. Specs seems quite interesting but I don't know its weight underwater. On Facebook there's even a video: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FLf8vppof/
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Hi Radar, Welcome aboard! We have a dedicate forum for compact cameras and smartphones. I'm sure you will find someone else to share experiences about this setup
