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Best editing software for a MAC...

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:26:52 -0700

I'm a PC guy in general. Yeah yeah.... don't knock me.. Recently though, we've tried to downsize our travel gear and we bought a 15" macbook. SO!! being new to MAC, what's the best editing program available for MAC? On my PC I use Adobe's Premiere Elements 9. Thanks guys!!

Greg

**edit..... just a lil FYI... I'm now using a Canon HF S30 in a L&M Bluefin Housing.

Nikon D800 - 5000 Clicks.

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:35:05 -0700

Selling a Mint Nikon D800. Like the description says, everything is MINT. I just used the camera. No problems with it, thoroughly checked. If you want to get your hands on this really hard to get D800, make me an offer $_____ + $70 shipping anywhere in North America (Tracked, Insured and Signature upon Delivery). Will also trade for a D3s. Sorry I won't ship anywhere else. Lowballers will be ignored. Thank You.

NOTE: Reason for selling: Buying this..

Zacuto 2012 Video Camera Shootout.

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:59 -0700

Last night I went to the South Australian screening of the 2012 Zacuto camera shootout. It was held at the architecturally beautiful Adelaide Studios of the South Australian Film Corporation. The 96-seat screening theatre (see photo) was completely filled and audience impressions were recorded for possible use in the final documentary due to be released worldwide in July.

Shot in February 2012 at Tribeca Flashpoint Academy in Chicago,cinematographer Bruce Logan,ASC, acted as administrator of the tests. A series of three identical shots with color/lighting/dynamic range challenges was set up for each camera. The DPs for each camera were then given the opportunity to re-light the set under strict parameters to get the very best out of their cameras.

The scene was basically domestic indoor living room with people arriving for a relaxed meeting. A large window provided a test of dynamic range (buildings across the road). The same scene was repeated for each camera with the camera tracking closer to show skin tones of the two main actors (white female and black male).

The cameras involved in the test include the ARRI Alexa operated by Rodney Charters, ASC; Sony F3 with S-log operated by Nancy Schrieber, ASC; Canon 7D with Technicolor settings operated by Michael Negrin, ASC. Also tested were the Sony F65, RED Epic, Sony FS100, Canon C300, and Panasonic GH2 (hacked). Each team did their own color grading.

No one test set-up can do it all, and this one was intended to compare the cameras in an overall, big-scene evaluation. It did nothing for pixel peepers with regards to resolution. This was fair enough, but I personally would liked to have seen a 100% blow-up of a static clip from each camera by way of resolution comparison.

As it was, the methodology was actually quite forgiving to the cameras that would be challenged by a resolution test...and acted to level the field somewhat between the enormous range of video technology (iPhone to Arri Alexa) that was evaluated.

I won't dwell further on techniques and presentation procedure other than to say the screening was in several stages with a break for discussion in between. The audience needed to formally evaluate their preference/guess which cameras when the scenes were repeated without naming which camera was used.

Things were made more interesting for me personally because I could compare reactions with my good friend of many decades, Mal Ludgate, ACS. He is one of Australia's top underwater cinematographers (IMAX Antarctica; many BBC and National Geographic specials) and is not one to be easily impressed.

I won't rank all of the cameras as I saw it (and it was a very personal/subjective evaluation for all in the audience) but just make a couple of comments:

The Sony F65 and the Arri Alexa were, for me, in place 1 and 2 respectively.

The pleasant surprise was that place 3 was the hacked GH2. This generated much discussion and even some crusty old pro's were very impressed by the GH2's image quality.

RED Epic, C300, F3 and the FS100, for several reasons, were competent but did not overly impress me...or many others going by the general discussion. As someone else commented, it's quite possible that the color grading was more responsible for this than the cameras per se. The C300 colors were poor (with a greenish cast) while the blacks on the RED Epic were crushed. The F3 and FS100 appeared somewhat "bland" for lack of a better term.

At the bottom was the Canon 7D (again several people expressed their disappointment)...and the iPhone. The color grading of the iPhone image "deserved a standing ovation" as one audience member put it. I agree. For what it was the image was decent (no one was laughing by the end of the show)...and I think better than the HDV I shot with for several years.

Technology is indeed leveling the playing field. All of the acquisition was acceptable and it was not an easy job trying to rank most of the cameras.

My only criticism of the event is that no mention was made of what hack settings were used by the GH2 operators. Indeed, many (including the MC!) had never heard of the hack...so I did my best to very briefly explain what it is and what it does. The point I made is that I suspect the GH2 could have performed even better if the 220mbps/GOP1 settings were used.

I was also interviewed after the screening and went on record as saying the hacked GH2 was bettered only by the F65 (lovely image) and the Arri Alexa. I stand by what I said.

You will be able to see the shootout for yourselves in a few weeks when the final public version is released on the web...but it won't be quite the same experience as seeing it on a large screen.

nubshot

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:04:42 -0700

one of the few keepers so far-tangled up in blue

WTB: Inon UCL-165M67

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:41:29 -0700

Looking to get a closeup lens for my Oly EPM1 housing. Prefer the Inon but the Oly is ok or the Subsee if price is good. Anyone have one sitting around they dont need anymore?

Galapagos Marine Iguana

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:17:46 -0700

Hi folks,

heres my Marine Iguana movie from Galapagos.

Enjoy!

More Galapagos movies on my www.globaldivemedia.com site.

Alex.

Paul Watson arrested in Germany

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:21 -0700

This was the captain of the ship that, in 2002, caught illegal shark finning boats off the Cocos Islands and Punteraneous, Costa Rica in 2002. All charges against him were then dropped but now they decided to charge him again and he was arrested in Germany for extradition to C.R. A petition of protest and more info can be found here http://www.thepetitionsite.com/663/009/291...se-paul-watson/
I signed, hopefully, you will as well.
Steve

Subal ND300 Housing & Nikon d300s for sale!

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:08:51 -0700

I have the following gear for sale. Everything has only been on 2 dive trips. I am upgrading my rig to the new Nikon d800.

1. Subal ND300 housing for Nikon D300s Type 4

2. Nikon d300s (only 3 months old)

3. Subal WS 45 degree viewfinder

4. Tokina 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Lens

Everything is in perfect condition. Total price new:$7,336 Will sell for $5,000

Contact Matt Morgan at (713)446-9956 or matt@fnbia.com

Aquatica 4" Dome port and Tokina 10-17 Gear Brand New

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:14:39 -0700

Aquatica 4" Dome port and Tokina 10-17 Gear Brand New

#18410 - 4� dome port
#48717 - Zoom gear for Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye

$700 shipped

Comes with everything below.

LOWEPRO Dryzone 200 - totally waterproof camera bag

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:28:09 -0700

This is a 1 time used totally waterproof camera bag. Will hold a camera body with telephoto lens and other accessories. There is a waterproof zipper that closes the camera bag and other storage on the outer part of the bag. It is in Excellent condition. 150 Eur or best offer .

Nauticam NA-D300s Housing + 8" Dome Port & Shade

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:19:09 -0700

Nauticam NA-D300s Housing for Nikon D300s + 8" Dome Port & Shade + spare seals / parts / covers �. Only has been used 1 time . Make me a reasonable offer .

You know you are a U/W/ photo nerd when...

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:18 -0700

You know you are a U/W/ photo nerd when...

You have a B-day party and your favorite present is a book on Sea Slugs...

Someone mentions getting excited at watching a mating video and you immediately think of a reef spawning video you once saw...

What are your thoughts on your nerdy realizations?

FS: IKELITE DS160

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:19:07 -0700

Hi guys,

I am selling on eBay one Ikelite DS160 (never used).
If one is interested:

http://www.ebay.at/itm/300711008743?ssPage...9#ht_500wt_1413

Cheers
Joerg

Wanted: Fix UWL-04

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:56 -0700

Anyone got a Fix UWL-04 they no longer use? Trying to source one but they're discontinued.

Hearbeat of the Sea

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:47:56 -0700

Panasonic HVX200 with Gates Housing.

Adobe CS6 supports MacBook Pro OpenCL GPU acceleration

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:14:20 -0700

It use to be that Adobe Creative Suite could only support CUDA GPUs from Nvidia, leaving out Macbook Pros (unless you used a hack to get some acceleration). However, with Open CL support, the AMD cards on the Mac Book Pro range can now use Open CL GPU acceleration for Premiere Pro real time work. This is good news for the mobile Mac editor.

DSLR Tripods

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:42:35 -0700

Looking for a good tripod for the Nauticam housing. Any recommendations?
Steve

Olympus PEN-EPL3 vs Sony NEX-5N - Help required

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:07:27 -0700

I currently use a Canon G10 in an Ikelite housing with a single DS-125 strobe. I have the WD-4 wide angle adapter (which I�m not very impressed with) and the M67 adapter and Inon UCL-330 and UCL-165 macro lenses (which I am impressed with). I use the camera year-round mainly in UK waters, with occasional trips abroad. I like the flexibility the wet-lenses provide, and the fact I can operate the Ikelite housing and strobe with gloves that cold water diving requires. I get good macro and close-up results, less good wide angle results.

I am looking to upgrade my set-up. My �requirements� are:

� Improved image quality
� Improved low light capability
� Dual strobes for more even lighting
� Better wide angle capability
� Equivalent or better macro capability

Short of a DSLR, I had been considering the following two options, with what I consider to be the pros and cons.

Olympus PEN-EPL3 in Olympus with dual Sea&Sea YS-01 and an Inon UWL-H100
Pros: Underwater flexibility; compatibility with the Inon UCL-330 and UCL-165 macro lenses; price (my estimate ~�2.5K inc. strobes)
Cons: Use with gloves; sensor size (micro 4/3); 40m limit; lack of eTTL

Sony NEX-5N in e.g. Nauticam with dual Sea&Sea YS-01
Pros: Sensor size (APS-C); camera capability; flexibility for choice prior to diving
Cons: Lack of underwater flexibility (i.e. stuck with lens chosen prior to dive); lack of eTTL; price (my estimate >�3.5K inc. strobes)

(The Panasonic GX1 & Nauticam NA-GX1 is another option, but I have done little research into this)

I�m pretty sure that I have decided on dual Inon S2000s, which I think are compatible with each option, but I do have a concern over my ability to use these with 3mm gloves on.

Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on which I should choose?

Thanks in advance.

Tim Nicholson

Re-use Gates housing with new cam?

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:38:07 -0700

Hi,

I am new to the board, and this seems to be the place to get an answer to my question (and apologies if it's a na�ve one).

I have a Sony PC350 digital cam with a Gates housing. The camera has been used for a lot of above water filming and I suspect it will soon give in. And ofcourse HD would be a better option. I really like the Gates housing, and it was a significant investment for me. Is there any way I can use the Gates housing for another, more modern camera? Naturally I am willing to go for whatever would be suitable, as long as it has HD.

commensal shrimp on cuttlefish?

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:31:52 -0700

This shot was taken by a friend of mine on a night dive in Zurrieq in Malta. It's on a large male cuttlefish and is obviously a shrimp but I was wondering if it is some sort of commensal shrimp or if it just happened to have landed on the cuttlefish for a while. Ive never seen this before

its the little translucent shrimp with a red border roughly in the middle of the cuttlefish's forehead