Joss

Thanks for sharing!

Since we are only dreaming, here is my perfect camera system: Based on a Nikon d500. Global shutter to be able to sync at high speeds (1/8000?) with full power on the strobes Higher dynamic range (don't ask how much) Inside an underwater housing (iIm not so brave) but with new wide & fish eye lenses designed to be use behind current available domes. VF with Focus peacking, and image review. Other than the wished lenses, I think we are almost there. By the way, have you guys noticed the price increase for the nauticam D500? 47% Increase! Seems I did a great investment 5 years ago, jajaja

I use Nikkor AF 105mm with a D500. I normally don’t use manual focus. I have to say that I find the Nauticam SMC-1 hard to use. When diving with the 105mm, I always take 2 close-up lenses, the Inon UCL-165 + (most probably) the Inon UCL-90. I really recommend the Inon UCL-165, is very easy to use. I think that the SMC-1 has more magnification than the UCL-90. At least, I have less auto focus issue with the UCL-90. Kind regards, Joss

A straight nail clipper works great to cut fiber optic cable.

Hi, have you swimn / snorkel with a UW housing + strobes before? My experience is that It is quite complicated to push all that gear trough the water surface. Same goes for free diving. I think you will have plenty of light with out strobes. Regards, Joss

Come on, you should be proud about your no-labels housing. After a few dives you will not need them at all.

Seems like you learned a lesson, jejeje Glad to hear the retras are ok and the only loss were the batteries.

If you decide to cut the cable, I have learn that a nail cutter works fine.

What do you mean by "too long"? You might try the Aquatica Sync Cord Clamps https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/164829-REG/Aquatica_19215_Sync_Cord_Clamps.html Or something similar from an electrical hardware shop.

That would depend on what lenses you already have, you can also try a tele-converter with the tokina 10-17. If I were to choose a single lens, the 10-17 would be the best option.

Dive computer bip? C'mon, there is nothing more annoying during a dive than a computer beeping! I know is not your case, but now a days there are better options like the vibrating alarms. Cheers, Joss

I get surprised at every time I see folks comparing the new Retras Vs the YS-D3's. Just make a search here on WP about S&S strobes. If you want to save some money better think about the Inons.

Awesome work! At some point it is so close that it gets scary. What focal length was used?

I like the say to hell part. What trigger system are you using? I would get new Inon or Retra strobes if time and budget allow for.

Another option is to try with the TRT electronics trigger, it works with the YS-D3 strobes according to their webpage.