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biminitwist

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In Topic: Zen 100 port for Tokina ATX 10-17 causing soft images

02 February 2013 - 08:23 AM

Thats what the Ryan of REEF verified as it was the right Zen dome for the 10-17 and lots of them have been sold so it's not an issue with the port (they maintain) but I can't see why it works with the extension ring changing no other settings?
I have to do some pool testing to give them better example pictures of the issue but was wondering if anyone had similar issues or there was a D7000 setting that might be off.
Thanks.
John

In Topic: My first underwater video, feedback would be great!

09 January 2013 - 06:39 PM

Excellent video and brings back some great memories.
What were shooting it with?
John

In Topic: Macro shooting in bright condition

26 July 2012 - 05:59 AM

Escape-
Once you get the drysuit and rebreather I would suggest lights as that is all I've found that helps me.
Looking at your screen shot it doesn't look like your using any or you are so far away they aren't reaching.
I have to use them in very shallow water on bright days to minimize the sun dappling - strobe like effect on the subjects and background as well as bring out the color.
Love the work in your gallery.
John

In Topic: A couple of weeks in Bonaire with the XA10/L&M Bluefin Pro

10 July 2012 - 04:07 PM

My eneloop Double AA battieries power my OLED monitor back for over 3 hours of continuous use on long shallow dives here at Blue Heron Bridge so I think you have a bad monitor back. I have the Bluefin Pro for the Sony CX550. Hope L&M can help, my experiences with them have been mixed.
John

In Topic: Too Much Light?

26 February 2012 - 12:16 PM

Thanks for the reply. I will try the Auto Exposure as you suggest. Will a neutral density filter help? In addition to having to much light, there's also a strobe like effect from the light refracting through waves and off the bottom.

I can't say if the filter will help.
When I dive shallow (which for me is 5-10 feet) I have the same issue with the sun dappling creating that strobe effect.
I use lights to create a more consistent lighting which helps but sometimes only reducing manual exposure will do it.
If you do a search on the CX550 here you will find a ton of opinions, experiences and what I consider some mis-information.
Not everything some people using it worked (for me) the way they claimed it did. Trial and error.
Here is a link to a site I found to have some useful basics.
Hope it helps.
John

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