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Freedom!!! Now, if we can just lose the tanks!

Hi Sacha, I have handled but not used the MW4300. It was roughly the size of my hand and seemed small enough to use as a focus light. These specs from Backscatter's website:

@bghazzal Pretty cool. I think 4k 30fps looked good. Do you ever shoot 1080 60fps? The music was fine and not a distraction.

I purchased a Nauticam N120 Macro Port 60 from @g3cko who shipped it beautifully packaged. An easy transaction. Highly recommended seller.

@dhaas Looks pretty damn good! And with almost no gear. It's like, uh, real diving!

Oh, and there is one Keldan video light here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/135282562268?itmmeta=01J99REH8SRF1DYTQ7MCC0S4JW&hash=item1f7f7814dc:g:LAgAAOSwnTNm~YeZ

There's an individual selling a bunch of Olympus stuff on eBay with low starting bids. Just a heads up for those interested. He has been on eBay since 2011, and has good feedback. I have never bought or sold with him, however. I would hope there are people who will outbid me so I don't end up with more equipment. Here's a link to the items he is selling: https://www.ebay.com/usr/jason.santosuosso10 Best, Craig

I would very much enjoy "pew pew pew" but my flash (Inon Z240) is old and slow. 🙂

I just repeat the quote and edit the section I want to highlight, then I repeat it. The MF series flashes will definitely work as replacements for the DS-51. They are triggered via fiber optics, and I have found fiber optics to be durable and long-lasting. The MF series may not be great for wide angle, but you can make it work. There are better wide angle strobes out there with good power and quality of light. The MF series flashes have pretty good focus lights, which can double as macro video lights. I think a good light kit would be an MF-2 with a Backscatter 4300 video light. Or two MF-2s, if you're mainly interested in photos.

Hi @sacha. The big questions always seem to come down to 1) how obsessed are you with making photos or videos, 2) what's the least in terms of quality can you tolerate, and 3) how much money do you want to spend? I'm not familiar with the D750 or any of Nikon's DSLRs (I last used an FM, FM2, F3, F4). Many DSLRs were shit for live view on the monitor, so using the optical viewfinder was necessary. The newer mirrorless cameras have good monitors, and you can compose and shoot with these, but they are still very small. The Olympus system is very good. You can make a very compact system with that, and I regret the day I sold my Olympus OM-D EM-1 mark II. The lenses are very small, and the system is quite portable. If you're not a macro shooter you can get some magnification but not 1:1 with wet lenses like the Nauticam CMC-1 or 2. The 2 doesn't give as much magnification but is easier to shoot because it allows more working distance from your small subject. Nauticam is very good in my opinion, but there are other lenses you can look at such as Inon, AOI, Kraken. I've used the Inon 165, and stacked them, which works okay. If you love macro the Olympus 60mm is very small and very portable. I don't have any personal experience with the WeeFine WFL01. It should work with the 14-42mm. I use a Nauticam WWL-1 and it works with several different lenses, including the Olympus 14-42mm. The WWL-1 and other wet lenses can be pretty heavy, yes, and require flotation offsets. The best part of taking wet lenses, though, is that your traveling kit may be less bulky. Dense like lead, but less bulky. I used Ikelite for several years, and found their strobes to be pretty nice. A good amount of power with warm soft light. I did have a DS-51, but didn't like it. Strangely, it was very loud underwater. There are smaller and better strobes available now, including Backscatter's MF-2 (which can shoot TTL with Olympus cameras), Inon and Sea & Sea. The Ikelites will most likely used wired cords, but I think many photographers prefer fiber optic cables, which are durable and long-lasting despite their fragile appearance.

@sacha Welcome to the forum! I'm certain we have many people here who can help you spend your money.

I purchased a Backscatter Air lens from @hedonist222 who shipped from UAE. Easy transaction, no drama, no fuss. Highly recommended seller.

Fantastic you've joined us! @Edward Lai

@pcremone Lovely report and wonderful images! That RS 13mm looks sublime.

Welcome aboard @Nando Diver

Welcome aboard @Superego

Nice piece! Thanks @Bronson FE

Welcome aboard @ScubaChris

Welcome @Waja !

That vacuum pump is a weak link. I wrapped the tip with duct tape after mine started crumbling apart. I used it for a while but ended up getting a spare. Thanks for the tip @ChipBPhoto And @Hiloboy another great idea.

@Luko Lovely photographs and a very succinct report. Mahalo nui loa!

@Jeff181818 Hi Jeff. I'm sure you'll find folks who will chip in with helpful advice. Good luck and welcome.

@Igor Ledo Lizarraga Nice photos!

PM sent, macro port 60

Welcome Maria!