Everything posted by Davide DB
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New full frame auto focus fisheye coming
Not for the faint of heart 😈 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_F_17-28mm_lens https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/monster-adapter-la-ke1/autofocus.html MonsterAdapterLA-KE1 - Pentax K-mount lenses to Sony E-mount cameras ad...MonsterAdapter LA-KE1 electronic adapter is designed to adapt Pentax K Mount KAF lenses to Sony E Mount mirrorless bodies with the features including auto-focus, aperture control and EXIF recording et
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Mission 1 Pro without and with INON and AOI Wet Lenses and sample Photos
It seems to me that the Inon lens (and I imagine its AOI cousin as well) literally sucks. IMHO unusable for wide shots. On the other hand, the GoPro without an additional lens does a great job. Did you have dive mode in the last clip too? In these dives a URPro filter or even a Keldan gel would work miracles in post. Interesting that the turtle searches for Cymodocea leaves among the cursed Caulerpa
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Mission 1 Pro without and with INON and AOI Wet Lenses and sample Photos
I merged several topics on this camera
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An Ocean in Motion: Earth's Underwater Highways
I came across an incredible video made by the NASA one year ago. It's one of most detailed visualizations ever created of Earth’s ocean currents. NASA’s ECCO model pulls data from spacecraft, buoys, and other measurements. The map reveals massive rivers of moving water, swirling eddies hundreds of miles wide, The Kuroshio Stream and the powerful Gulf Stream carrying warm water from the Gulf of Mexico across the Atlantic. P.S. And yes, after seeing it, we all thought the same thing 😉
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Sony FX5 released
I am sure that all the main brands will produce a housing for the FX5. The FX3 is the de facto standard for small to medium productions in broadcast and even cinema. With the FX5 Sony has really created a ultimate doomsday device in this market segment. The video camera really has everything. Although everyone was asking for built in ND filters, in these sizes current technology still does not allow them. It is a pure video camera (it does not take photos) and the menus are the same as the Burano and the Venice. The form factor is the same as the FX3 but it is a bit chubbier. Also the controls are fundamentally different from the FX3. At first I was afraid it would have the same problem as the ZR, meaning that the menus were only fully accessible via touchscreen. In reality it has 6 customizable buttons, but it no longer has the joystick on the right and you navigate with the wheel on top instead. So even Nauticam, which had a housing for the FX3, will be forced to redesign many things. I hope it will be a Cinema series housing like the one for the C50. To get an idea of the controls and menus, which are completely different from the S and R lines, this short video is very explanatory. https://youtu.be/H9Bq2JphOTs?si=k1TMyvDjpO1HGh7K If anyone is thinking about it, CVP's review is certainly one of the most complete, but it lasts nearly 1 hour. Philip Bloom is the only one who had access to the beta firmware with 5K at 240p that will be available in a year.
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Japan to test rare earth mining 6km underwater
Japan said on July 24 it plans to conduct full-scale mining tests next February for rare earth minerals from a seabed near a remote Pacific island, after a mission successfully recovered samples from 6km below the waves. The Straits TimesJapan to test rare earth mining 6km underwater in Februar...A mission had successfully recovered rare earth samples from 6km below the waves. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Hi
Welcome on board Nir We hope you will enjoy the forum. Ciao
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PVC Foam Floats
This is perfect even for technical diving and it's very cheap! https://www.easycomposites.eu/easycell75-closed-cell-pvc-foam
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New full frame auto focus fisheye coming
28th of July L mount system camera rumors and news - L mount system camera rumors and news from Panasonic Sigma and Leica7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 MAX L autofocus lens is coming on Ju...The company confirmed the launch of a new 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 MAX L lens on July 28: When a fisheye lens is more than just a wide field of view 🔠📌7Artisans AF 10mm F2.5 Full-Frame Auto Fisheye Len
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Grumman HU-16 Albatross, Red Sea
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Intro as a new member
Hola Pedro, Welcome aboard! We hope you will enjoy the community. Ciao
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List of Underwater Monitors
AFAIK the list is updated and there aren't new monitors out there. I have not updated the table because further details would require the user manual of each monitor and I only found some of them. IMHO watch out for the models you mentioned they weigh a really lot. Personally I think that the weight of the monitor in the water is a fundamental parameter. As other memebers here I chose the Weefine wed-5 pro. IMHO has the best features/price ratio.
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Tiger Butterfly Sea Slug
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Grumman HU-16 Albatross, Red Sea
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Marketplace Feedback
I suggest you pay attention to the document icon in the top right corner of the desktop version and possibly bookmark that link. It is the best thing since sliced bread! You can also mark all content as read. And do not forget to use the mobile app. Unread content is in the bottom left corner.
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Marketplace Feedback
Let's wait for Rich's feedback of course but do you use the unread content button? All marketplace listings appear there as other posts.
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Mexico Underwater Camera "Tax" spread to Cancun
Damn FB! The last post I see on that page is dated March 6... Impossible finding something on FB. Edit: It's on the group not the page. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18bTgGA3mp/
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New Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 FE
We at WPX have never written that we want to save our users money, On the contrary 😜
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new Ansmann 3500mAh AA batteries
XTar equivalent: XTARXTAR AA 1.5V 3600 Lithium battery - XTARStable 1.5V 2.5A constant-voltage output for efficient power. Built-in LED charging indicator and low-battery alert for worry-free runtime
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new Ansmann 3500mAh AA batteries
Ansmann is a distributor and relies on Asian third-party manufacturers, specifically OEM companies, to produce these batteries. I could be wrong but these aren't real Li-ion 1.5 V chemicals cells but micro devices. Lithium cells market is dominated by giants like Panasonic, Samsung SDI, LG Chem, and Murata. These cells consist of two main components: an internal 3.7V lithium cell, which is smaller than a standard AA and often in a 14430 format, and an integrated circuit, specifically a DC-DC buck converter, positioned near the positive terminal. This chip is responsible for stepping down the native 3.7V tension to a constant 1.5V, while also managing charging protocols and thermal protection. Companies like Tenavolts, which is Zhiyu Innovation, XTAR, Hixon, or large industrial plants located in the Shenzhen area, are the original manufacturers of this technology. IIRC the models I saw on Chinese sites cannot be charged with a normal NiMh or Lithium recharger but they needs a special charger, basically a 5V power supply.
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New Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 FE
And there's a Nikon Z mount too
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New Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 FE
Full specifications and details for the newly announced Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084). This is a full-frame ultra-wide zoom designed for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. Optical Features Aperture: Constant F2.8 throughout the zoom range, stopping down to a minimum of F16, featuring a 12-blade circular diaphragm. Optical Construction: 17 elements arranged in 12 groups. Angle of View: Ranges from 121°58′ at the wide end to 94°30′ at the tight end. Autofocus: Driven by a VXD linear motor. Physical Build and Dimensions Sony E version: Measures 119.3mm in length and weighs 570g. Nikon Z version: Measures 121.3mm in length and weighs 585g. Maximum Diameter: ø90mm. Filters: Designed with an integrated rear filter holder instead of front filter threads. Durability: Features a moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating on the front element. Focusing and Magnification At 12mm: Minimum object distance is 0.18m with a maximum magnification of 1:5.8. At 20mm: Minimum object distance is 0.28m with a maximum magnification of 1:9.1. Warranty and Availability The lens comes with a 6-Year Limited Warranty. Release dates are scheduled for later this summer: Sony E mount: July 30, 2026 Nikon Z mount: August 27, 2026
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New user from CO, US
In the meantime we have a specific thread with some clever DIY ideas...
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My first video
Yes. I switched to Resolve a few years ago. The best money I ever spent. I paid 200 euros for the 15 Studio version and since then I have reached version 21.x without spending another euro. Lately there are rumors that there might be a new pricing policy, but for now I am happy. It is a steep learning curve but it is worth it. To exploit rhe latest AI features tou need a very powerful computer. Yes, you had a very original idea to combine completely different clips. Unfortunately, here we are a bit too much pixel peepers, while we should discuss creativity more 😄
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New user from CO, US
Welcome aboard! We hope you will enjoy the community. Ciao