I was deep into photography a few years ago but started to feel burnt out about 2 years ago. I felt that my shots lacked depth and emotions. I would get cool looking shots of marine mammals but it didn’t have the same feeling when I saw other photographers. I finally went on a trip in Baja area to see the Mexican sardine run and marlin/baitball action. I was starting to feel disappointed that my shots weren’t as captivating and then I come across this one. I almost cried seeing this because I remember seeing this in person but it happened so quick and I didn’t think I got a shot of it. It’s the first time I feel like I can tell a story when my picture.

I hope this brings you the same happiness seeing this picture that it does me.

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I want to use this camera underwater to capture shrimp activity, i know it is water proof but not sure how to use this in muddy water like an aqua pond , is this a good buy how to make it durable under water. Any suggestions are welcome thank you.

I have a TG-4 that I have had laying around in my basement for 6-7 years. Is this still a capable camera? I don’t need anything state of the art, but I don’t want my photos and videos to look like pixelated 2004 type footage.

I’m pretty ignorant to this type of stuff.

Hello everyone, I've been diving for 10 years, but have only had the Olympus TG6 underwater so far, but now I'd like to get something proper. As I'm not a super professional when it comes to cameras, I have a very simple question. I'm currently considering the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, for underwater and above water. However, I've often been recommended cameras like the Sony Alpha 6600. I'm still on loan for now, but what exactly is the difference between the cameras? The Sony is much smaller for me, I assume that the Canon takes better pictures. So what exactly is the advantage of the Sony over the Canon? It would be great if someone could explain the whole thing to me :)

Beautiful Gorgonian sea fan at 100’ depth in Saies Tunnel

Hi all, I recently bought an OM TG-7 from Newegg. It was the best price I had seen on one, $369.99 with a gift card included. After placing my order, I looked up the seller, 6Ave, and some older posts says they were passing off refurbished items as new.

I got the box, and the camera looks fine. The plastic was still on the screen, and all the items (battery, cable, lanyard) were plastic wrapped. But there were some things that sketched me out. There was no OM warranty card and no manual. However, the box doesn't say explicitly "contains warranty card or manual". Is this normal in a TG-7?

Lucky shot with my GoPro, diving a sunken ship

I'm planning on buying 2 waterproof cameras for a trip to a lake and I need 2 of them as a substute for phones for the group. What is the most cheapest camera that can still take simmilar quality to a phone

Hi,

I'm creating a model for the PT-059 housing flash connector plate, but my fiber optic cable is not with me.

Can someone tell me the diameter (full specifications even better) of the connectors and o-ring?

Models will be shared on thingverse...

I’m shooting with an ikelite housing for my Nikon D500 and I’m thinking about investing in a pair of strobes as I only shoot using natural light up until now.

Ikelite of course have their own brand of strobes although they seem a little bit more pricey.. I was looking at the Sea&Sea strobes and thought they offer a good package with their strobes that also offer constant video lights for a bit less €$£.

Can anyone offer an insight into using Sea&Sea strobes on an ikelite, and have you had any issues with them in the past ? Many thanks !

Hey everyone - I hate annoying people with these questions but I'm at a bit of a standstill.

Current sitch: Going to RA in January and would love to capture some great memories. In terms of my current gear, I usually dive with a GoPro + Dive Case that's strapped to a bungee and clipped to my BCD - no frills, easy money, gets the job done with videos of bigger marine life / gives an idea of what the reef looked like overall. My on land setup however is pretty nice - I currently have a Sony A7R IV with a Sigma 24 - 70mm F/2.8.

Way I see it there's 3 alternatives:

1. (Least viable IMO; more future-proof) Buy an Ikelite Sony housing, no lights.

   • In reality does not seem like an option given: I'd want to be focused on the dives not on the gear and since I'm not experienced handling this type of gear it might be a bit distracting from the experience itself and my primary focus is safety. Likely won't use on more complex dives until more comfortable (also the high price tag $$$$).

2. (Somewhat middle ground; less future-proof) Buy a used Olympus TG-6, new housing, lights

   • In theory seems like a decent middle ground between upgrading existing setup, ease of use, travel friendly, etc. Macro footage seems super solid and coming back from that trip I'd love to show my fam what I saw. Not sure how it performs w/ larger marine life though.

3. (Non-spendy option) Just dive with the GoPro and add some lights and potentially some sort of Macro kit? Any recs?

Anyways, long thread and appreciate any help I can get!

Took this snap of my friend couple of weeks ago while diving near Hurghada.

Sony a7s II in a SeaFrogs housing.

Sony A7R IV Sony 16-35 PZ f/4 Sea frogs Pro line 2x Sea and Sea YS-3 Duo

Just got a new housing and strobe but just want to see how you mount and maintain a streamlined cable or optical setup. Any tips appreciated.

Hello! Does anyone have recommendation for underwater diving lights which can be used as such but also connected in a camera system (dual torch would be good but not essential). It should be of good quality but not too expensive. Is it maybe useful to buy these kind of things from ebay?

I‘m thankful for all advices!

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