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Would be interesting to know if the dryer was actually marine certified (more expensive) than just normal off the shelf fitted on the boat. I would imagine that dryer is pretty much running 24/7.

Some more tests on it https://www.seacam.com/en/opp-test/ Includes also a huge 900mb pdf link to test images.

Good choice. Now you dont have to second guess about the camera. Theres a good chance you can use the old camera to some extent, fingers crossed. Just dont force it when trying. But to be in the situation where you would need the old body, something really catastrophic would have already happened. For lenses, you could just forget the 16-35 as the 8-15 covers very well, specially with the TC. And have the 140mm dome which would be better for your Polynesia. Or if want to go with big dome route cheaply, get the 8" acrylic dome. They go for €400 used and brand spankers isnt too much either (compared to 230mm glass). And in all seriousness, im still going to suggest Nikonos RS13 for the long term😉 Unless the upcoming Laowa 8-15 AF is really really really good.

Zoom gear designer mentioned here Also its suggested that 30mm is enough extension same thread few replies in

Yes. https://www.metabones.com/products/details/mb-ef-e-bt5 I think the Mark IV works also but im not 100%. The Sony native Laowa 8-15 is also coming "in near future", if you have some time to wait (and believe it will be good).

Yes, the info found on it is bit limited. But apparently it was pretty good lens optically and looks like it was bloody expensive aswell. Thats one reason i figured maybe try something with it, rather than just toss it. Obviously im hoping it turns out to be the next big thing for Sony 🤣 (wishful thinking) Too bad i sold my 28-60 with WACP when went for RS13 only setup. I guess next step would be designing and printing the adapter and buying a lens. Maybe this is one more "forever" project on the list. If anyone would have any suggestions what to do with the lens, would be grateful.

So.. I found a real old Gates housing listed for 100EUR. I figured ill just buy it because the pictures showed it had a dome attached (pictures were bad) and my initial thoughts were to buy the Gates-Nauticam adapter, or possibly design and print one myself. So i went to pick everything up today, and the housing weights a ton, cant figure out what camera its for as it just says Gates. Old one surely as it has viewfinder for eyepiece. Could be just pre-digital even? Anyway i would have been happy with the dome (ended up being 140mm acrylic SP44), but the seller then said that i can take the other lens also. Hold on, there was another lens? So there was also a Gates SWP44, in great condition. And this got me thinking more, can it be adapted and used with 28-60 on Sony kinda like as WACP? Or is it just expensive piece of glass that has no use anymore?

Just need to order the old Kraken bulkhead. New one is perma attached like Nauticam and its M24 only. Looks like the isotta housing has three M16 holes. New and old Kraken side by side (old on left)

Just checking, are there any news on these?

Friend of mine is just getting the same in few months time, OM1ii in Nauticam. He is getting the the ULM laser trigger, but i guess you want to use HSS when looking at the TRT one? For the size, im 99% sure the TRT fits, as the Nauticam housing has huge space for their own bulky trigger. I have TRT 3 myself, for Sony, but its pretty much the same. The only thing i dont like is that you have to connect the cable from led's to trigger when taking/putting camera in, and have forgotten about it once and almost felt like i broke the pins/cable when taking the camera out.

Size for travel. RS13 weights 1070g total (lens and port). Some sizes/weights were discussed here. Actual size is this: And its sharper than any water contact optic and most (if not all) dome combos. Drawbacks are fixed 13mm and availability.

Investment in a Nikonos 13 might be an option (specially for humpback encounters), but expensive and not suitable with your August timeframe tho. I got rid of my WACP-C and got RS13, havent missed WACP-C a single bit.

Im looking to get some RFQ's from Chinese glass manufacturers for 200-300mm domes. What would be the thickness for the glass? They make 1-10mm. On the webpage they say domes are for underwater photography, so that leads me to think they might actually supply some of the Chinese manufacturers like Seafrogs or Weefine. Or maybe even higher end ones. Some of the prices i found were under $20 for a smaller dome. And yes, might go down the acrylic route found on this thread, but hey, why not glass if its cheap.

There is also the option of 3D printing your own. Files can be found in the DIY forum.