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@Mike Saunders You might be right, 5 days in bangkok seems excessive. But Ive booked for different days, food tour, cycling tour, boat tour, and we staying in chinatown. On friday i might go to Amphawa floating market & Maeklong railway market outside bangkok

Doing a week family trip Mid -June 2026 to Thailand Itinerary Lisbon - Bangkok - Koh Samui ( 4 nights) Koh Samui Ferry to Koh Tao (6 nights) Return to Bangkok (5 Nights) Ive booked accommodation at Asava Dive Resort for 3/4 days Diving in Koh Tao They dive 2x morning (up to 30m) and 2x afternoon (up to 18m) trying to go different diving spots everytime Don't go with many expectations, but i think i won't be disappointment, Sail rock or trident wreck seems to be the place to go for experienced divers...

Dcraimanker make a good points about the gopro statement: The GP3 is running a 5NM SoC: That puts it in the same nanometer classification as Insta360 and DJI are using on their latest action cam chipsets. However, as always, that’s only one (kinda small) piece of the larger imaging pipeline puzzle. They say it’s 2X the pixel processing power: That likely ensures it can cover 8K capabilities, which Insta360 and DJI have added to their latest cameras. They mention low light performance: In fact, they do more than mention; they include a few shots on both Instagram and the press release. However, these shots all appear either heavily edited or at least somewhat out of context. So I wouldn’t put too much weight into these. But at least they’re acknowledging the elephant in the room. And to be fair, they do look pretty. They’re gonna make a lot of cameras: They talk about “small form-factor camera markets, including action cameras, 360 cameras, vlogging cameras, and ultra-premium, compact cinema-grade cameras. So, to begin, they’re saying they can beat DJI and Insta360 in every spec possible. Which again, this essentially means likely doing 8K/60, and then critically, not sucking at low-light. Also, not catching fire due to thermal limits. First products launch in Q2 2026: Assuming this means April to June 2026. GoPro to enter the ultra-premium imaging market: If there’s anything that GoPro’s CEO (Nick Woodman) has talked about for longer than I can remember, it’s the idea of trying to target more the cinema realm/business source: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/03/gopro-hero14-max3-cinema-camera-outlines-release-schedule.html

GoPro Announces Exclusive Next Generation AI-Enhanced GP3 Processor, Setting a New Image Quality Standard in Low-Light Capture, Runtimes and Thermal Performance Custom GP3 Processor to Debut in New Cameras in Q2 2026 and Power GoPro's Next Generation of Cameras Across Current and Future Products SAN MATEO, Calif., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced the upcoming launch of GP3, its most powerful custom imaging processor to date. Exclusive to GoPro, GP3 is a 5-nanometer System-on-a-Chip (SoC) that delivers more than 2X the pixel processing power and superior AI-driven image quality and low-light performance over its predecessor, GP2. GP3's power efficiency and thermal performance are expected to significantly outperform the competition, resulting in industry-leading runtimes in the most demanding environmental conditions. These advancements position GP3 to usher in a new era of professional-level image quality, low-light performance, resolution and frame rates for small form-factor camera markets, including action cameras, 360 cameras, vlogging cameras, and ultra-premium, compact cinema-grade cameras. Accompanying images captured on GoPro's next‑generation camera system powered by GP3 showcase the breakthrough image quality and low-light performance enabled by this new technology. At the heart of GoPro's innovative GP3 processor is a specialized AI Neural Processor Unit (NPU) that enables next-generation video pixel processing and market-leading low-light image performance. GP3 also features dedicated cores for scene recognition and subject detection, allowing GoPro cameras to understand their environment in real-time and adjust camera settings automatically. And with its 5-nanometer architecture and exceedingly efficient power-profile, GP3 is expected to enable market-leading resolutions and frame rates with runtimes and thermal performance that significantly outperform the competition. "We expect our new, exclusive GP3 processor to lead in every performance area—image quality, resolution, frame rates, low-light performance and power and thermal efficiency," said Pablo Lema, GoPro's Senior Vice President of Product Management. "Launching in our new products in Q2, GP3 provides a scalable, proprietary foundation we can leverage to power GoPro cameras across existing and future product categories. Our markets demand the very best performance, and we believe this sets the stage for GP3 to serve as a growth catalyst for GoPro." "GP3's bleeding-edge, cinema-grade performance will enable GoPro to enter the ultra-premium end of the imaging market this year, serving the needs of a new, higher-end market segment that can grow GoPro's business and brand," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's founder and CEO. "We're excited for GP3 to empower GoPro as both an innovator and disrupter as we look to grow our business through market-leading technology and performance." GP3 will debut in new GoPro cameras in Q2 2026. Source: https://investor.gopro.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/GoPro-Announces-Exclusive-Next-Generation-AI-Enhanced-GP3-Processor-Setting-a-New-Image-Quality-Standard-in-Low-Light-Capture-Runtimes-and-Thermal-Performance/default.aspx

how was you scuba trip in Sardinia where did you go ? Cannigione ?

Anyone already dive in Dhiffushi, Maldives Any good dive center there ? Any chances for big pelagic fish, Shark, Mantas etc etc.

8:7 gives you more flexibility to crop to 16:9 or 9:16 without quality loss

excellent, 2 or 3 clips are a little too much warm, you could have slow down the video one the Smalltooth Emperor fish clip...but in General TOP Video, i would never guess that the video was made with Gopro 11

Nice video. Looks like Condor bank near Faial island about 2 hours away from the Island. @fruehaufsteher2 I was in Pico 2 years ago, try to book princess alice (4 hours from shore) but the weather was not favourable. Its requirement to make pre-dive so they see your skills underwater, the currents can be strong sometimes. The condor is shallow dive, theres no anchor line (the reef is about 180m) The princess Alice bank is about 32m they launch anchor line but if the place is too crowded the last boats will be anchored at the edge of the reef, and the last thing you want is to get your boat adrift while you are secured and line with sharks getting their bait at the end of the line. Both places are very weather dependent I recommend Haliotis dive center for this type of dives, its open sea, make sure the boat is not a small zodiac or is too crowded https://www.discoverfaial.com/experencias/mergulho-com-tubaroes/ ps: Santa Maria is another spectacular Island of azores, especially at whale shark season (august to October)

Anti-Fog Mask from SEAC at Salon International de la Plongée Sous-Marine 2026

see the video above from Sean Elliot, 21700 its the battery chemistry/format. The SEAL model batteries looks like are built-in Type-C charging: 1: Unscrew the cover and charge the flashlight with the charging from an appropriate USB source, the switch indicator light is red；When the battery is full, the switch LED turns blue. 2: Before diving, please check whether the charging port is tightened to prevent water ingress. https://www.letondive.com/pages/download-product-manual?srsltid=AfmBOopyKZo5nsHQrTU25WJdebJy8Ne0rYXs7oq-0HrnwnjhJwAd-xi_

@Nikolausz How do you trigger/use the strobes with gopro ? They have continuous light source ? Do you use it for photo or video ? Edit: they aren't strobes, its Smart Focus 7000 Video Light 🙂

The seal CF6000 (219$ ) Offers 6000 lumens of 5500K white, blue, red light, 96 CRI, 120° irradiation angle for large area has 3 batteries 21700 of 5000mAh

The new letonpower dive lights have CRI specs

At CES 2026 HOVERair reveals is Aqua Drone Zero Zero Robotics announced the launch of HOVERAir AQUA, the world's first fully waterproof, self-flying camera engineered for life on water. Built for creators, athletes, and innovators, AQUA represents a category-defining leap in aerial imaging: no remote, no piloting, no compromise. Whether stand-up paddling, kayaking, wakeboarding, jetskiing, fishing, or boating, HOVERAir AQUA captures stunning third-person shots - hands-free and hassle-free. A Say goodbye to static POVs and manual drones. AQUA redefines content creation with AI-powered tracking, waterproof design, and palm-sized portability - all hands-free, all on water. Building on the success of PROMAX, the world's No. 1 self-flying camera, Zero Zero Robotics expanded its portfolio from skiing and biking into water sports. AQUA goes further with faster flight speed, longer flight time, real-time video, and IP-67 water resistance paired with neutral buoyancy. It follows users automatically over and around the water, delivering smooth, breathtaking shots from entirely new angles and opening the door for water-sport lovers everywhere. It floats. It follows. It films - anywhere on water. Equipped with a 4K/100 fps slow-motion camera, a 1/1.28" CMOS sensor, and a hydrophobic lens, AQUA ensures stunning image quality. With more than 15 automated flight modes such as snorkel mode and gimbal mode, as well as Level 7 wind resistance up to 33 knots, a lightweight design under 249g requiring no FAA registration, 23 minutes of flight time, and a maximum tracking speed of 55 km/h (34 mph), HOVERAir AQUA is ready to capture every adventure, hands-free and from entirely new perspectives.

Kyocera’s Underwater Wireless Optical Communication (UWOC) is a next-generation marine ICT technology that enables high-speed, high-capacity data transmission by minimizing underwater optical attenuation. This solution provides stable, real-time transmission of high-definition video and sensor data, enhancing the efficiency of marine surveys with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), improving the accuracy of structural inspections, and accelerating scientific discoveries during marine research. Additionally, Kyocera will demonstrate world-leading 5Gbps transmission capacity that will help advance UWOC and underwater IoT.

Go South (Marsa Alam) June to August (more crowded but good weather ) Caution: if you go in winter and the wind is above +30km/h they close the port (Hurgada) for security reasons and no sailing aloud. Last couple years theres was lots of liveaboard accidents, and in 2024/25 the government implemented lots of restrictions to prevent more accidents, 2 motor engineers on board now is mandatory and they ban night sailing. The liveabaords are refurbish old yachts made of wood, and their bottom is flat.. meaning not made to break the waves. Sometimes the boat operator add extra deck to accommodate more passengers, messing with boat stability due being taller, get a windy day and the thing shakes a lot (flat bottom remember). The times ive went ( emperor ) the captain told us, he had inherited their boat license from his father, fisherman, 40 years at sea, at sea since age of 10, very experience, know the tides, currents, cross winds, but there's no navigation charts, everything is done visually avoiding surface corals + with a smartphone with GPS.. In November 2024 we booked a chart (20 divers) and before we leave the port, the captain refused to make the south route due the weather conditions, he made an ultimate, or north or we won't leave, and until today im glad the captain took that decision, because 2 days later, other boat that leave same day has us, the Sea Story sank capsize...killing 11 people onboard. Ive worked 15 years at sea, weekly drills, fire fighting training, sea rescue, etc, etc, some stuff what ive seen in Egypt shock me, other has pleased me. Staying at Sharm el-Sheikh resort can also be good option (safer) .. theres dive centers booking daily to SS Thistlegorm or Ras Muhammad National Park. Need to return one day to go to Rosalie Muller & Salem express (liveaboard)

Price 140€ dont seems bad.

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Filmed was done without tripod second time doing macro with gopro + UCL-03 lens Subject was too big for close up.... Subject was not static and its not slow has a nudibranch or shrimp (focus is 4-to 8cm) Filmed 5.3k 30fps, instead of 4K60 to slow down in post. Its trial and error thing

Gopro 13 Main Menu > Lens attachment (bottom right) > select macro > go to preset > settings > Protune > focus peaking

Wide wet lens have being more common in action cams. With small m67 adapter they can be used in full sensor cameras or smartphone cases. They have being so popular that AOI and INON recently released their Pro models lens for action cams (ZD)

Im leaving some links for anyone interested in Gopro WB parameters from diferent models. https://colour.readthedocs.io/en/v0.3.10/colour.models.rgb.dataset.gopro.html GitHubDifference between Open-Source and Commerical Transforms...What is the difference between these open source Protune Transforms and the commercial GP-Tune Transform? For reference and clarity, the open-source transforms are based off the NATIVE to sRGB colo... Important: Whilst all GoPros appear to use the same Color Matrices, the raw gains applied for Native White Balance are different between the various imaging sensors and even within the models using the same sensors. The resulting XYZ Matrix will be different for each GoPro model. There will be slight color variations when the "Native" color transforms (based off the IMX117 sensor & HERO5 Black) are used across the different GoPro iterations. The Rec.709 Gamut based transforms should work across all variations regardless. GitHubGitHub - xtremestuff/protune-transforms: GoPro Protune Fl...GoPro Protune Flat & LogB ACES IDTs and YRGB Transforms for DaVinci Resolve (Based off HERO5 Black) - xtremestuff/protune-transforms

I also have being in 2 underwater video & photo competitions, in Porto santo 2024 & Madeira islands 2025, this last one CMAS World cup with +80 participants and didn’t see anyone using filters. @bghazzal Your filters approach seems the correct one balance the RGB/White balance for later correct in post. But I dont agree about the part about gopro labs. Theres option at gopro labs software that can replace traditional ways of improve underwater challenges in action cams Example: Corner Distortion - DIVE=1 native WB - WIDE=1 Red filters - WARM=x Noise reduction control - NR01=x Its just a matter of testing them like you did 20 years ago with filters. The mathematic algorithm on gopro on native WB has evolved over the years and is different from model to model. The smart guys at xtremestuff mention that in their blog post. https://xtremestuff.net/introducing-the-gp-tune-transform-for-gopro-footage/ again thanks for your tutorial about filters/RGB.