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  1. AussieByron

    Advise regarding a move from G11 to a dSLR

    If I had $5000 budget for a macro setup I would get the following: Nikon D7000 Nikon 60mm AFD lens Kenko pro300 1.4x TC Aqautica Housing AD7000 Aquatica Extension # 18453 Aquatica AF macro port I-Torch video 4 light The reason why I choose the Nikon D7000 is because its still a very good...
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    Diving near Brisbane

    Dont forget the Platypus has poisonous barbs in its back feet too. Just have to worry about the drop bears walking around the bush. ---------- Post added June 21st, 2013 at 01:08 PM ---------- I know that Sundive at Byron bay use 5mm Mares full suits and hooded vest as rentals. Most...
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    Anyone use YS-01 with a D7000 or D7100?

    Have you emailed Sea & Sea? and I would be double checking whoever sold you the housing and strobes before you use them so you can change if need be Regards Mark
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    Now, it`s time for me too ;-)

    Shooting a Ikelite DSLR the only real strobe choice you have are the DS125,DS160/1. These are big heavy strobes and when someone buys a Ikelite housing and strobes they normally buy Ikelite arms to go with it. So when you have a complete Ikelite DSLR setup with twin Ikelite strobes you are...
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    Nikon D600 vs Olympus OMD?

    Hi Matt. Honestly it comes down to a few factors. Answer these questions and I give my suggestion but remember I am biased towards DSLR. What kind of underwater shooting to you mostly do or can see yourself doing? Mostly Macro or mostly wide angle etc etc? How much money you want to spend on...
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    sTTL vs. Auto vs. Manual?

    Hetland I shoot DSLR but with my limited use with Canon compacts and inon strobes I found that sTTL is pretty spot on when it comes to shooting macro. I feel when shoot wideangle and CFWA, strobes set in manual offer better results but at the cost of more playing around with strobe and camera...
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    Should I get a red filter for my new G15

    I would be getting a magic filter (M A G I C - F I L T E R S) for your G15. These are great for video and when you want to shoot wide angle without strobes/Flash. Just need to learn how to do custom WB underwater. When it comes to close and macro work with internal flash just remember to take...
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    sTTL vs. Auto vs. Manual?

    Hetland it really depends of a few factors. It really comes down to what camera, strobe, connection you have (compacts differ some what to DSLR) and what style of shooting your doing (Wide angle vs macro). Give us an idea of what your camera setup is and what style your shooting and your...
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    Now, it`s time for me too ;-)

    I use ULCS double bouyancy arms (8inch and 5 inch per strobe) for my Ikelite ds161 strobes. My Aquatica AD7000 housing with 8inch dome and Aquaview viewfinder and strobes is just about Neutral. Your YS-D1 are much lighter so I don't know what combination of arms you might need. The other option...
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    D7100 housing and lighting ideas.

    Tony I have found that the corner sharpness not a real issue when I use my Aquatica mini dome even from apertures f8. But saying that, I personally prefer shooting a larger dome as I mainly shoot big stuff at home as the larger dome balances out my rig better and I prefer it when shooting off...
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    Arms length

    I am keen to seen how you go with those AOI video lights. 2400 lumens x2 is going to be alot of light output. I am running I-torch Video pro 4 which only have 1400 lumens and they are still underpowered especially for the wide angle stuff I do. Regards Mark
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    Arms length

    Onewolf you can try 3 way clamps in the middle of the arms layout. It works ok but I prefer to remove strobes completely when I want to concentrate on Video. It also depends on what video lights your using also (weight and lumen output). Regards Mark
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    D7100 housing and lighting ideas.

    Tony you forget that alot of people have opted for the mini dome as they prefer to travel with that than a larger 8-9inch dome. The only thing which a mini dome doesnt perform well is in under and over shots. With the mini dome you can shoot the Tokina by itself for ultra wide and then add as...
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    Arms length

    Shooting on a regular basis at home which has alot of large subjects (Manta, Sharks, Loggerhead Turtles, Big schools of fish) I can tell you from experience that strobes in close and behind the dome angled away from the dome works very well with all wide angle shots that require strobe use. It...
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    Arms length

    Interceptor you get more angle coverage by having the strobes mounted behind the dome and angled away from the dome than you get with them mounted out wide and pointing straight ahead. The light coming from the strobe is going to go the same distance if its mounted wide or close and angled...
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    D7100 housing and lighting ideas.

    Dont know about you but my Tokina 10-17mm with the Kenko pro 300 1.4x TC focuses quick. Putting the TC on the tokina turns it into a very versatile combination especially when you dont want go out and buy a rectilinear zoom like the Nikkor 10-24 or tokina 11-16. Shooting with a min dome with...
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    Arms length

    I have to disagree with you here Interceptor. Having strobes out wide on extra long arms isnt the best way of illuminating large areas. What you will end up is alot of shadow when your subject comes close to you and alot of missed shot from trying to reposition strobe arm lengths especially if...
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    Upgrade decisions

    You have another option which is the cheapest. Keep your Canon housing and add a Dryon adpater so you can mount wet lenses both macro and wide. Dyron Just an idea Regards Mark
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    Arms length

    So how can having big long strobe arms out wide make the same light go further than say if you used my suggestion of having strobes close in behind the dome and angled awat from the lens slightly?
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    Diving near Brisbane

    Diving around Brisbane and places like Julian Rocks, Byron Bay will have water temp around 17-20 from september to December. Warm water 25c arrives normally after xmas. Regards Mark
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