Member Introductions

[Samhp 1]

Sorry forgot to include that I currently shoot a Sony A7iii with Isotta housing, mainly WA and fish ID shots. I really like pelagic expeditions recently and have been to Baja recently for sharks and the Marlin run.

I’m debating on whether I need to upgrade now and sell my current rig that’s what initially drew me to wet pixel.

[Flatirons diver 1]

I'm new on the list, and not sure if this is being done correctly.  Would hope someone can help.

[adamhanlon 0]

1 hour ago, Flatirons diver said:

Would hope someone can help.

What do you need help with? The idea is to introduce yourself to the community on here...

[spacetti 0]

Greetings from Northern California:

I have dove many of the popular warm water destinations in the Caribbean, pacific and Asia. For local diving, I head to the cool waters of Monterey where I have dove for about 30 years.  There the low light and surge can make underwater photography/videography challenging.  I started taking UW photos years ago with film, but more recently felt the need to make my life more complicated by trying to shoot UW video.  I currently use a Panasonic GH5 for stills/video and a GoPro when I need something very small.  With UW photos I shoot RAW files, all manual with two strobes and then process them with Lightroom.  I feel I have my photo workflow under control.  However, with video I am shooting 10 bit, 4:2:2 video in the natural color profile, and outputting MP4 files with the H264 codec in the camera.  I still struggle with getting the white balance right and the mixed light problem.  My video editing workflow in Resolve is also a work in progress.  Always good to have a challenge though.

Regards,

Stephen

[JustinB 0]

Hello Wetpixel forum!

My name is Justin Blake, I am a shark scientist based in Cape Town, South Africa.

My main work is focussed on sharing remarkable sharky stories, uncovered through science, in online and in-person experiences.
My primary means of supporting my NGO and ocean conservation work is via: www.airbnb.com/shark
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Looking forward to learning more from you all.
Justin
www.airbnb.com/shark
www.rockhopper.co.za

[Flatirons diver 1]

Understood,  Just not sure how to post.

[TimG 62]

13 minutes ago, Flatirons diver said:

Understood,  Just not sure how to post.

You are doing! At least you are responding on an existing thread.

To start a completely new thread, click on either the "+" or "Create" (depends if you are on a mobile or desktop) at the top of the web page then select New or Create New  and just follow along typing in whatever is appropriate.

 

PS: you seem to have found it - just seen your post about Cozumel. Well done!

[Flatirons diver 1]

Thanks TimG appreciate letting me know.

[TimG 62]

3 hours ago, Flatirons diver said:

Thanks TimG appreciate letting me know.

[Flatirons diver 1]

Finally figured out how you add a post.  Thanks for the reply

[pdxdiver 0]

Hello All,

New to the forum, currently shooting Nikon D500,  Subal ND500, YS-D1 strobes.  Like shooting macro mostly.  Favorite spots are Roatan, Wakatobi and PNW.  

 

 

[alex.lemberg 0]

Hi, I am Alex Lemberg, a diver and underwater photographer (as a hobby).

For underwater photography, I am using a Nikon Z7 with Nauticam Housing and ports.

Looking to extend my lens arsenal, but having a hard time to make the right lens choice. Hope I will learn and receive some valuable feedback from the forum here.

I use to upload my underwater photos to this instagram account - 

https://www.instagram.com/lembergarium/

 

Edited September 21, 2022 by alex.lemberg

[dvm 0]

hi,

just a brief intro.  hoping to buy some gear.  new to u/w photog.  need 2 strobes from y canon 7d mk ii

[DSB 8]

Morning Guys,

Been here for a little while and thought I better get moving. My name Is Dave. I'm from Australia and live on the Gold Coast. 

 I have been diving for a few years and decided to start with underwater photography.

My first system was the super awesome Tg-6 lol. Great starting camera without a doubt. Still is, I think. Since then, I moved up to a Nikon Z50 with a Nauticom Housing. Hope to get lots of info and finally get to post and respond in this great community, 

[aaronm87 0]

Hello! Aaron here from the US. Currently using a sony A6500, but disappointed in my image sharpness so hoping to make a post and get some answers soon!

[mcyoung 1]

Hello,

 

UK diver, relatively new but loving it. I'm primarily the buddy for my partner who is a keen amateur above-water photographer and is now dipping into UW photography.

 

I'm a bit of a "research everything before doing anything" nut (even though I know I've made my choice within about the first 15 s - everything else is really just backing that up) so I get the task of finding suitable kit.

 

We use Sony cameras (A5xxx, A7R II) so currently trying to find a suitable housing for the A7R!

 

Mike

[Marius 0]

Hi

I am from Norway. Started scuba diving in 1990, dived for about 5 years back then. Got back into scuba diving 6 years ago. Have been shooting video and and some still photography with an old gopro hero 5. just bought a olympus pt-ep 13 housing to my omd-em5mkii camera. Trying to navigate all the extra bits and pieces needed for lenses and strobes to the housing. Feels a bit complcated at the moment….Glad to be here and hoping to pick up a bit of advice for my kit.

best regards

Marius

[Lostandconfused 0]

Hello everyone. Just getting my fins wet again after not diving for what seems like an eternity (pre-Covid)

 

have always been shooting on a compact (Sony rx100) and love doing macro shots. 
 

here for some recommendations and tips!

[ROUS 16]

Greetings.  I've been diving since the 70's, but am new to videography.  I've started with the new Gen 2 Paralenz Vaquita and a YouTube channel.  Much to learn.

[BridDeeply 1]

Hi folks, 

North Atlantic diver here based in Ireland. After a break, I'm looking to take pictures again but still very much novice level. I have decided on a Sony compact and Nauticam housing. Looking forward to taking part here. 
B

Edited October 4, 2022 by Brid Deely
Just want to shorten it

[GuZuL 0]

Hi everyone !

I'm a french scubadiver and underwater photographer addict

I'm using a Sony A7III with a Easydive Leo3 Wi housing and stuffs.
I'm happy to discover talented people and pictures !

[Frothin 1]

Hello everyone!

I am originally from Hannover, Germany, but have been traveling full-time for the past 5 years. I am an avid diver and worked as a divemaster in Byron Bay, Australia. I absolutely love wildlife photography and am now trying to combine these two passions. 

Cheers, 
Kevin 

[MichaelB 2]

Hey! Relatively new UW photographer coming from a background of nature photography on dry land. Completely hooked when I started UW in 2017 with a compact camera, and now I’ve finished studying I’m hoping to do a lot more. Thought it would be a great time to connect with this community and its wealth of knowledge. Trying to match my current on-land DSLR kit, lenses etc. with appropriate dome and extensions, so will be asking for input on this!

Michael 

[TimG 62]

2 minutes ago, MichaelB said:

so will be asking for input on this!

Welcome Michael!

Ask away. We are experts at helping folks empty their bank accounts 

[seawild 0]

Hi folks, 
I was a member of Wetpixel a whole bunch of years ago when I lived and worked in Yap and then Palau as an underwater videographer. Got hired to work for Nat Geo and took on the World. Started a family and eventually left the position when the global downturn hit. 

Now living and working in Okinawa with my wife who was a dive guide that I met when working in Palau. My interest lies now predominantly in perfecting the art of split water shots for artistic shallow water and waterfall imaging. 

I shoot Canon DSLR's mainly 5D3, 5DSr and I use a Sony A7S2 for home videos and YouTube content. 

Cheers,
Mark.