stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 Stopped in Ambon last October for a few days of diving after a LOB trip in the. Banda Sea. If you haven't dived Ambon it's well worth the stop as the macro life is wonderful and abundant. This was my second time visiting and diving with Critterjunkies. Here's the video of the underwater experience. Comments and critiques welcomed. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviator8 15 Posted February 27, 2020 Wow, I just spent the last hour on your youtube channel. This is the type work I aspire to be able to do. Your video is great. Crisp subjects, great lighting, very well edited. I went through your videos and right around the 2017 Coz video The quality of your videos took on a whole new level of production. What did you do differently then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted February 27, 2020 Lovely work, Stephen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 712 Posted February 27, 2020 The image quality is outstanding and good proof of what the GH5 can do However, and I am repeating myself here, even if the shots are lovely, a slide show of stills would not be far off as the fixed focal is really bearable for a short time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troporobo 237 Posted February 27, 2020 Excellent macro videography! That was certainly a target rich environment. Thanks for sharing What was your lens/port combo for the sequence with the anemonefish and eggs at 1:08? That is a perspective I've been trying but failing to get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph1 0 Posted February 27, 2020 Oh wow, I really enjoyed this, I think I will be up late going through your videos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 13 hours ago, aviator8 said: Wow, I just spent the last hour on your youtube channel. This is the type work I aspire to be able to do. Your video is great. Crisp subjects, great lighting, very well edited. I went through your videos and right around the 2017 Coz video The quality of your videos took on a whole new level of production. What did you do differently then? Thanks aviator8! I appreciate you watching. Yes, 2017 is when I switched from the Sony CX550 video camera to the Panasonic GH5. So, the technology improved being able to shoot in 4k60p. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 12 hours ago, TimG said: Lovely work, Stephen. Thanks Tim! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviator8 15 Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, stphnmartin said: Thanks aviator8! I appreciate you watching. Yes, 2017 is when I switched from the Sony CX550 video camera to the Panasonic GH5. So, the technology improved being able to shoot in 4k60p. I am switching from Sony RX100V to a Panasonic GX85. While not on the same level as the GH5 it should be a great improvement in some areas. At least that's my hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Interceptor121 said: The image quality is outstanding and good proof of what the GH5 can do However, and I am repeating myself here, even if the shots are lovely, a slide show of stills would not be far off as the fixed focal is really bearable for a short time Thanks Inteceptor121. Am I really to believe you think a still image of a harlequin shrimp reveals almost as much detail as video of its intricate movements due to lens focal lengths? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 8 hours ago, troporobo said: Excellent macro videography! That was certainly a target rich environment. Thanks for sharing What was your lens/port combo for the sequence with the anemonefish and eggs at 1:08? That is a perspective I've been trying but failing to get. Thanks troporobo! If I remember correctly, the wider shots were done using the Oly 12-50 and the closeup on the eggs was the Oly 60mm (on two different dives of course). Both lenses fit the Nauticam 12-50 port. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Steph1 said: Oh wow, I really enjoyed this, I think I will be up late going through your videos Thank for watching Steph1! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted February 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, aviator8 said: I am switching from Sony RX100V to a Panasonic GX85. While not on the same level as the GH5 it should be a great improvement in some areas. At least that's my hope. Cool, it's always fun to upgrade. Except for the learning curve! ;^) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviator8 15 Posted February 27, 2020 Are you using a tripod or all handheld with IBIS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 712 Posted February 27, 2020 Thanks Inteceptor121. Am I really to believe you think a still image of a harlequin shrimp reveals almost as much detail as video of its intricate movements due to lens focal lengths?No but the octopuses are clipped and those need a wider sceneThe IQ is great but personally I like videos that show where the critter live and give a sense of sizeHere people that already know can appreciated the shrimp vs octopus someone else will think the animals are the same size Is a bit like fish portraits divers may love them a normal person thinks it is just a fish full stopSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionfi2s 74 Posted March 1, 2020 Excellent macro footage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 2:24 PM, aviator8 said: Are you using a tripod or all handheld with IBIS? I'm using a tripod. The Nauticam GH5 ball mounts with the xit404 tripod legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stphnmartin 108 Posted March 2, 2020 22 hours ago, Lionfi2s said: Excellent macro footage. Thanks Lionfis2s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
