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  1. Ahmed Yahya

    Seafrogs / Meikon wet wide angle lens advice

    Hi has anyone tried the wet wide angle lens from seafrogs / meikon ? they offer 4" & 6" versions of it. Wide Angle Wet Correctional Dome Port Lens Version II (67mm Round Adapter) Wide Angle Wet Correctional Dome Port Lens ⌀ 6" (67mm Round Adapter)
  2. Ahmed Yahya

    SeaFrogs salted line 60m housing for Sony A6xxx ? need your openion

    Hi everyone I am trying to make up my mind about the new Seafrogs ( or Meikon ) housing for Sony a6500. The price point is very attractive but I need some real life trusted feedback about their new interchangeable port housings rated at 60m. I've seen some reviews out there but most of them are...
  3. Ahmed Yahya

    shooting video with Nikon D7000

    Hi i wonder if anyone here can give me some practical advice on shooting underwater video with Nikon D7000. i used to shoot stills with strobes but when i tried to shoot video the outcome wasn't pleasing at all. i am looking for a complete workflow with some recommended settings may be ? I...
  4. Ahmed Yahya

    DIY - how to convert a Basic Harness to Deluxe Harness ?

    Hi I just got my first backplate & harness bcd and i very excited about it that i am thinking of a DIY project of converting my basic harness to deluxe harness. would you assist me with any ideas or tips ? my main target is ti install a shoulder buckle for easy mounting. Dive Rite Basic...
  5. Ahmed Yahya

    looking for ikelite strobes

    I'm looking for ikelite strobes to work with TTL ikelite housing. preferably in Europe.
  6. Ahmed Yahya

    looking for Ikelite strobe DS160 or DS161

    Hi anyone wants to sell DS160 or DS161 in Europe ?
  7. Ahmed Yahya

    suit and fins color, does it matter ?

    Hi does the suit or fins color matter at all ? is there any particular color to avoid because it scares fish away or attracts sharks may be ?
  8. Ahmed Yahya

    walking with underwater grear ?

    Hi i recently purchased an Ikelite housing and dome port for my D7000 and sigma 10-20mm and took it for a try in Sharm El Sheikh. i found carrying and walking with the gear around the hotel and to/from the house reef a quite heavy job as the rig weighs more than 6 kg. i am also concerned on...
  9. Ahmed Yahya

    any recommendation for a traveler BC ?

    Hi i am looking to purchase my own BCD. i am searching for a good traveler one to save baggage weight and size. i checked the jetpack form aeris , any more suggestions ?
  10. Ahmed Yahya

    freediving with a DSLR ?

    Hi has anyone ever tried going freediving with a DSLR and housing ? i am about to get a Ikelite housing for my D7000 and the setup is not small by anyway :)
  11. Ahmed Yahya

    seeking reviews of Sea & Sea DX-2G

    Hi i am about to purchase a used Sea & Sea DX-2G system with strobes to advance on uw photography. i am looking for reviews of this camera especially in high iso performance above iso400, focus speed, sharpness and system speed in general. please share your experience.
  12. Ahmed Yahya

    how much weights for new freediver ?

    Hi how much weight should i use ( or start with ) for freediving to a depth of 6-10 m ? i am 71 kg and don't use a wetsuit. i just need to beat the positive buoyancy at the surface so i don't have to fight to get to the bottom. ---------- Post added October 21st, 2013 at 03:55 PM ----------...
  13. Ahmed Yahya

    PT-EP06 instruction / user manual

    does anyone has the user or instruction manual of the PT-EP06 housing ? i am trying to know if the housing supports the manual focus operation of the lens.
  14. Ahmed Yahya

    scuba pro military fins ? which one should I pick ?

    i found many types and suppliers for the " military all rubber fins " on amazon with variety of prices. which one should I pick ? PS. i am a beginner and just passed PADI OW course, so high end equipment is not really what i need right now...
  15. Ahmed Yahya

    broken fin problem

    i broke my fin when i stepped on its tip during a dive :( any ideas to fix it ?
  16. Ahmed Yahya

    practical test of WA wet lens on dslr/mirrorless ??

    mjh posted a very nice experiment of WA wet lens mounted on mirrorless camera and housing in air. has anyone ever tried to shoot underwater with a wide angle wet lens on dslr or mirrorless ?
  17. Ahmed Yahya

    duties or VAT on camera shipped from USA to France ?

    i bought a digital camera, strobe and underwater housing from a dive shop in USA to be shipped to France. does anyone knows how much VAT or taxes should I pay when receiving the goods in France ?
  18. Ahmed Yahya

    missing a shot UW because of not having the right lens

    i shoot with Nikon D7000 - on land only - and I am planning to get a housing and strobe set to start shooting underwater. my other choice would be a new mirrorless and housing set. however, one frustrating fact i became aware of is the inability to change lenses underwater. i have to get out...
  19. Ahmed Yahya

    WA conversion lens for EPM-1 bundle with EP06 housing

    i am thinking of getting the olypmus EPM-1 bundle with EP06 housing ( non L) because of the good price discount. as the lens port is not threaded, by default it doesn't accept wide angle conversion lens. i want to be able to change lenses underwater and this is only possible with conversion...
  20. Ahmed Yahya

    can't really understand TTL fiber-optic cord function

    Hi i have a question regarding the TTL function when using strobes with pop up flash. i am planning to get the Olympus EPM-1 in Olympus housing with Sea&Sea YS-01 strobe and fiber-optic cord. does the strobe actually changes flash exposure automatically through TTL measurements ? or it just...
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