Shallow seas of Florida

[Trigger-F]

I made this compilation video for anyone who is interested(mostly macro, from BHB, FLA Keys, Jupiter and Pompano B.). TY.

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[Sure Squintsalot]

Some nice stuff in there.

What's your macro set-up look like? Did you use a tripod in those high current footages?

 

[FLturtle]

Very nice. I really enjoyed the close up view of so many tiny creatures.

 

[Trigger-F]

Some nice stuff in there.

What's your macro set-up look like? Did you use a tripod in those high current footages?

The macro lens I use is an Olympus 60mm with the GH5S, but also use a +7 Dyron diopter at times. And yes, I use a tripod, I have an Aquatica AGH5 housing and made a tripod out of ULCS strobe arms(attached to a tray on the housing). Some of the footage is with a Sony RX100V with a Nauticam CMC-1 diopter. It's impossible to keep these cameras steady without a tripod, especially on small stuff.

 

[Sure Squintsalot]

How do you keep the tripod and camera weighed down in high current? Just go negative buoyancy and hold the rig down manually? I guess you have a game plan figured out beforehand, obviously.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Trigger-F]

How do you keep the tripod and camera weighed down in high current? Just go negative buoyancy and hold the rig down manually? I guess you have a game plan figured out beforehand, obviously.

The camera setup is negative with that tripod/video lights etc, so it's pretty stable underwater, even in moderate current. I also use an OMS bcd with a 5mm steel backplate and 4 lbs of extra weight, so it keeps me planted when needed.

 

[scubadada]

@Trigger-F

Great video, thanks

 

[deeper thoughts]

Beautiful

 

[Ukmc]

Great videography. Love it!
DCS videos??? Very unfortunate name…