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Thanks for checking out the video and for your kind words! I totally get the frustration with the Seafrog housing. I've had similar issues in the past with other brands. To compare, I've used both Ikelite and Nauticam housings, and here’s my take. Ikelite housings are more budget-friendly and lighter, which is great for travel. Plus, the clear polycarbonate lets you see what's going on inside, which is a nice feature. But, I’ve had some reliability issues with the buttons, just like you. And yes, having to install the lens after inserting the camera body can be a bit of a pain, slowing down the setup process. On the other hand, Nauticam housings are on a different level in terms of build quality. The metal construction feels incredibly solid and durable, providing better protection for your camera. The ergonomics are also much better-the buttons and controls are more responsive and intuitively placed, making it easier to operate underwater. Another big plus is the port system, which is much more flexible and allows for a quicker setup without the hassle of installing the lens after the body. Plus, the integrated vacuum and leak detection systems give you peace of mind when diving. Yes, Nauticam housings are significantly more expensive and heavier, but I think the investment is worth it. The reliability and durability of the metal construction mean they can handle the rigors of frequent diving and harsh conditions much better. The improved ergonomics and control placement make the shooting experience much more enjoyable. And those safety features are priceless when you’re dealing with expensive camera gear. The lens installation process with Ikelite was annoying but not a dealbreaker for me. However, Nauticam's user-friendly port system definitely adds to the overall convenience, especially when you're setting up quickly before a dive. If your budget allows, I’d definitely recommend going for a Nauticam housing. It’s an investment that pays off in terms of performance and peace of mind. Hope this helps, and happy diving!

​@@CaymanJason I'm glad you have so much experience in different housing solutions! I'm slowly coming to a conclusion that not only should an underwater photographer need to know their gear, they have to know how to fix their gear! Your mention of Ikelite's reliability issue was exactly my concern, the plastic buttons on the clear polycarbonate reminds me of the many troubles I had trying to unjam buttons minutes before a dive. But just for a fair comparison, have you ever had a button/jamming issue on any of the metal cases? Dare I ask another question, my plastic housing is in fact too light (my Tokina 10-17mm isn't that heavy), my housing in fact has a positive buoyancy. I had to resort to attaching stabiliser weights to achieve neutral buoyancy. Did you have the same issue with the Ikelite and does the metal housing naturally achieve a neutral/negative buoyancy? There's so many market solution on floats, but weight system seems to be hard to find. I know adding flashes to the system will definitely bring any buoyant system down, but I'm trying to avoid getting flashes for as long as possible, so I don't feel like I'm dragging a parachute in the ocean and enjoy being more streamline as a freediver (idk if you feel the same). Thanks again for giving me so many tips! The underwater community needs more professionals like yourself who are also good at sharing their experiences! I can't wait for Canon R5 m2 to come out in August and for me to upgrade the entire system!

@@ivanmilochan The sticky button issue is typically a lack of preventative maintenance. After each outing, my camera is submerged in fresh water for a minimum of 24 hours. Additionally, every button that I pressed on the dive is actuated in the freshwater tank. As for buoyancy, I created a lead plate that bolts to the bottom of my rig. Because I'm shooting a 15-35 L with a 9.8-inch port, it's super buoyant. With the custom lead plate, it's only slightly buoyant at the surface. As I'm primarily a freediving photographer, I like to keep the rig slightly positive in the unlikely event we become separated. I'm also looking forward to the r52 release!!! Can't wait!

Unfortunately, no. I have all my old Nikonos stuff on display in my living room. It's super cool, but no longer relevant.

@@CaymanJason Thanks!!

Canon Color!!🙌

I'll give you that! Luckily, it pays for itself in my profession

It's different with every image. There's really no steadfast rule for this. Typically, I don't get motion blur above 100th sec. If you wanted to make sure of this, you can definitely open up to f4 and jack the shutter up to 1'200th or more to compensate for the larger aperture.

@@CaymanJason Thank you! I will give it a try on my next photo shoot :)

With a little knowledge, shark diving can be very safe. They aren't the mindless killers that movies and media make them out to be

On my Eos R5 I'm using auto always!

Little bubbles, little troubles!

Many thanks!

You can try, but the outcome will likely be less dramatic with continuous lighting. Strobes will "for now anyway" have a better ability to reach further subjects underwater. I'd try and get super close, you'll have better results that way. Happy Diving!

If you can color or do a custom white balance in camera, I'd say the Sony would have an upper hand when it comes to still images. The Paralenz is more of a video camera, that also does stills. The downside for the Sony would be the additional cost of the housing. And because I've had no experience with it, I have no idea of the low light capabilities of the camera.

@@CaymanJason Thanks for replying and for your insight! The Sony has an underwater setting for WB and is f1.8 at the wide (24mm) end. But as you said, it needs a housing which can get expensive (depending on the type of housing). I like the idea of the Paralenz,where I do not have to deal with a housing and the associated risk of flooding it.

Well, it wasn't cheap. I'm not sure who you're dealing with but may I recommend Reef Photo reefphoto.com/

It depends but I'm almost always near the center of the light meter. If you're having color problems, make sure you zero out the light meter during your color balance process.

I use Novus for the poly and Glass Polish 14053 GP-PRO for the glass ports

@@CaymanJason thank you!

Any reason one would get the R3 over the R5? Looking to get back into underwater macro photography. And I’ve been using a Sony RX100 (March 1) so a pretty big leap. Was looking at the Sony A1 but macro photographers seem to be reviewing the R5 more than other options.

100% a vacuum

Hi Cliff-This is the first time I've heard of this. Because I shoot primarily underwater, I'm always trying to get as much light to the sensor as possible. It's definitely a balancing act of shutter/iso/and aperture. If you take a look at my Instagram page, nearly every shot there is f4. I simply don't have that problem. I suppose it could be the lens, I'd have to experience it to give you an explanation.

Hi John- You can use both but I would'nt. Simply color balance the camera every 10-15 feet of depth and you'll get great images!

I got 18 min at 8k raw before it shut down from heat. As an underwater photographer, I rarely shoot longer than a couple of min so it's not an issue for me

@@CaymanJason Wow that’s actually impressive. 8k Raw is no joke. Im surprised it lasts even 18mins!

Hi, Jackson-I think what I said in the video can be a little confusing when it comes to the 8-15L series. My Canon 5D Mark 4 in 4k video was a cropped video so I shoot the lens at 8 to get back to 16:9 aspect ratio. With the R5, I shoot the lens at 15 and only shoot the camera in full frame. I hope this helps

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We'll be doing a hashtag search on social media. The winners will be contacted there as well as being announced in my Instagram story

I'm not sure how you'd share it on Instagram. If you do, dm me with the link on Instagram and I'll see if I can get you in the drawing!

@@CaymanJason Okay. I will try and figure this out! Lol

@@CaymanJason Now I will say If I can get the link shared I will. I just dont post much on Instagram. I forgot why I even have it. I guess it's for things like this lol

@@CaymanJason Well I tried. The link option isn't there for me on my story. I have friends who have the link option, but that may be cause they have more followers then me. Oh well, maybe I will have a chance to win one of these another time.

Glad it was helpful!

我通常使用单点对焦，始终确保焦点位于中间，因此我在后期拥有最大的自由度。这对我很有效

@@CaymanJason 嗨，请问对焦速度这款EOSR 是否跟的上呢？可以的话我就使用这款相机升级水壳子拉~谢谢回复~

我现在使用的是塑料水壳子，可以的话，就升级成金属壳子哈~感恩~

@@akisun5634 EOS r5 对焦速度非常快。我相信它是迄今为止最好的视频和静态摄影全能相机

@@CaymanJason 感谢老师回复！那我放心升级保护水壳子拉~

I appreciate that!

Yes indeed! They seem to be one of the only brands with the old three step process!

I’ve never fully understood the importance of this for underwater? Can you adjust WB easily in post? I’m sure I am missing something!

@@gatsby498 yes you can but you get better colours to do it in camera itself. Maybe because I’m a newbie and not great when it comes to colour grading. I could never get the right colours in post

@@gatsby498 You can adjust a raw file in post if the color is there. If it's not there, you can't adjust it so it's best to always do a custom WB in camera

@@CaymanJason thanks Jason