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I cannot edit my post. It should have said that the AIO sits between the SMC-1 and SMC-2. I.e., it provides magnification between SMC-1 and SMC-2. Chip puts it well above. I haven't used the SMC-3 enough to come to a solid impression yet but I felt it focused faster than the SMC-1, but that could be a placebo effect because of the shorter length that "theoretically" results in faster focus because there is less disruption between the lens element and the sensor. I only upgraded because I wanted to reduce weight and because I felt that it will only be better than the SMC-1 from a quality perspective. I have an excellent condition SMC-1 going for a good price. Message me! :D

Sorry whats your question? I have the SMC-1, MFO-3, and an AIO as well (sits between the SMC-1 and SMC-3). I use the dual Nauticam flip. Attaching the non MFO-3 lens requires the medium collar-floats. The MFO-3 and any of the others will also require this larger buoyancy collar.

I thoroughly enjoy my mf-1 and mf-2.

I can't type louder : ) But it's obvious I meant that engineering and design, particularly in context of size, has come a very long way. Meaning if other modern products can get smaller and contain more features, then the back scatter flash can. Unless an Engineer can objectively explain why not.

. Putting a usb port in there would mak You should browse modern ware. Mankind has made leaps and bounds in this industry.

The USB C port could be inside the battery quarters :) There is always a way - its 2026 not 1986. And if you just use BT, then no need for physical interface (:

I had said USB C (to lower costs) not wifi. But both are insignificant costs not significant. Would've been nice if the MF3 was a bit smaller. That would've been great.

Could have been a firmware update. But the unit would need USB C first! I find it wild that we're nearing 2026 and electronics companies are still putting out devices with no user interface. Bizarre!

Thanks, Chris. Food for thought.

Hi everyone, Anyone know how to go about using this lens with a Nauticam housing? Sony A7rV. Why this lens? Because it's immediately available to me for free. All I'd need are a port and a dome. Will reach out to nauticam as well but any thoughts? Thanks everyone.

That's good to know! I sometimes struggle with discerning between certain diopters (like the SMC-1 and AOI UCL-90PRO).

Cannot recall ever needing to place the strobe(s) next to where an unused diopter is. The cumbersome part is transporting and storing on boat.

The Nauticam dual is good. Not a 10 out of 10 - about 7.5. You can orient at 10 and 2 or 7 and 4 I believe.

Now, this is exciting. I wonder if one would need a dome with this lens?

Thats pretty sharp, @Craine . Thanks for sharing. The need for a dome steers away - I won't use it enough to justify bringing it on international trips. Cost and space elements.