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Thanks in part to the advise and exchange on this thread - I got my new camera setup for Macro first and last month got a chance to test it all in the friendly waters of Cozumel. Here's a few of the shots - very happy with my purchases so far. The move to Sony and Nauticam is making shooting underwater fun again for me.

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Ok so first, full disclaimer, I work for Mylio as the head of customer success. With that out of the way, the Mylio Photos app can support an external hard drive for automatic replication of your files while traveling. I'll let others comment or you can look it up yourselves in our manual (manual.mylio.com), because I don't want to sound like an advertisement. But personally I often travel with just an iPad and a small SSD drive and get to fully review and cull all my RAW files and even do quick edits (to see if a photo is worth keeping). Mods if this is against rules please let me know.

Well I did it! Purchase the housing and macro setup from Backscatter - hoping to take it out this weekend. Thanks everyone for the advice and insight!!

Yeah I started reading up on it. Also curious about Light & Motion new Sola X Hybrid - not much real world reviews on it yet but very curious.

@TimG Ah yes! That makes sense. One of the compromises going from Nikon to Sony is that they have slower sync speed (although not by much). Didn't know you could adjust fro this on the strobe side. Lots to learn there. Seems the Retras are something I'll need to grow into, cause my skill level is currently will not do them justice. Thanks for the perfect explanation. @ChipBPhoto Agreed! Trying to keep it simple and add to the rig as my skill and familiarity with it improves. Love the fan idea. We have a Scuba closet in our house with a rinse tub and dehumidifier that def helps keep all gear in tip top shape. However we just sold the house and are downsizing so we'll see what I can rig at the next place. Thanks!

Switched to a mirrorless system and selling my Ikelite system for a Nikon D7200. All gear is in excellent condition and very well cared for. Housing just returned from manufacturer and fully cleaned and reconditioned with new o-rings. Housing and ports come with spare o-rings. Dome port includes various zoom rings. Buyer covers shipping costs. If you're interested in everything let me know and I can offer a further discount: Ikelite 200DL Housing with double handle Price New: $1,700.00. Asking: $300.00 Ikelite #47011 Vacuum Pump with Gauge Price New: $60.00 Asking: $15.00 Ikelite 75301 Macro Flat Port Price New: $375.00. Asking: $100.00 Ikelite 75042 Extension Price New: $250.00. Asking: $75.00 Ikelite 75020 Extension Price New: $300.00. Asking: $100.00 Ikelite 75340 8" Dome Port Price New: $450.00 Asking: $225.00 Ikelite 75028 Extension Price New: $225.00 Asking: $100.00 Ikelite #46054 DL1 DS Link Nikon TTL Converter Kit Price New: $375.00 Asking: $75.00

Yeah on my old Ikelite setup, I'd mount a GoPro on top of my macro setup to help alleviate the FOMO effect. @Davide DB cool shot and the idea of using one the CMC with a kit lens becoming more appealing. Although as @ChipBPhoto mentioned I would need the SMC for my 90mm instead of the CMC. So many possibilities! Glad I went with the Mark V camera because I don't see my budget accommodating another switch in many years 🙂 What's HSS? Can someone educate me? I think I will start with one or two or the Backscatter MF-2 for the initial macro setup. Reviewing the list Backscatter put together for me and cherry picking the first part - This is on e of the few hobbies I've had where shopping is part of the fun. Never got this excited about buying tools to remodel the house. Thanks everyone.

I’ve thought of the Canon FE as a third iteration of the kit. Right now I’m thinking, in order: • macro w 90mm and CMC • 28-60mm w/ WWL (and hadn’t thought of adding CMC to that, great idea @RVBldr) • 8-15 Canon with Dome I think starting with Macro will also facilitate a smaller/simpler strobe setup so I can get used to shooting manual strobes. I relied heavily on TTL on my previous Ikelite/Nikon setup. thanks again for all the amazing insight. What a great community. I owe you all a pint 🍺

Wow so much great feedback! Apologies for the slow response - work got in the way. You’ve all given me a lot to think about, but also validate my inclination to start with Macro first. To answer some of the posted questions, you m shooting a Sony A7RV and already got a 90mm I intend to use UW. Also considering a wet magnifier since - as someone already pointed out - I’m use to the extra magnification I’d get on my DX with the Nikon 60 and 105 lenses. For WA I intend to start with a kit lens and a WWL - but realizing I got a little more to research in that regard. So sounds like Macro at first. Nauticam housing with a 45 viewfinder. Now I gotta think about strobes 🤔 . . .

So I recently made the switch from shooting Nikon DX SLR cameras for years, to Sony Full Frame Mirrorless. I've been playing with just the camera for a few months and about ready to get the first UW housing setup. There's many reason why I made the switch including the desire to review in viewfinder, and more reliance on the auto-focus system as my eyesight changes with age. Because of the many variables in this change - DX sensor to Full Frame, SLR to Mirrorless, Nikon to Sony, TTL strobes to Manual - I'm wondering if my initial setup should be Macro or Wide Angle. Leaning more to Macro first because is more compact and where I live (Pacific Northwest) there's more opportunities for Macro photography than WA. But I'd like to hear others opinions: Have you gone through a similar switch? Anything I should consider in my decision and next steps? Definitely want to purchase one setup first, get comfortable with it, then add the next setup. Thanks!!

Hello fellow divers/photogs - I'm a long time diver and hobbyist UW photographer and lurker of other forums. I was pleasantly excited to find this new one today. I'm in the process of switching from Nikon to Sony and getting back UW for new fun and adventures. Glad to have found another community to share this passion with like-minded folks. Currently residing in the Pacific Northwest corner of United States, but my wife and I travel regularly to other destinations - we actually met on a dive trip in Roatan and going back later this year! Here's a quick album with two shots from our last trip to Maldives: WaterPixels Album