I have a D850 and am looking to upgrade. Would you pick the Z8 or the Sony A7RV? I'm mainly a stills photographer for prints. Thx!
@Alex_Mustard11 сағат бұрын
I like both cameras and I am sure you would soon, and they are both more similar to each other, than either is similar to the D850. As an underwater camera I'd go for the A7RV - mainly because it is smaller and has slightly better specs. But there is no doubt that the Z8 is an easier and more convenient upgrade from the D850 - just allowing you to move lenses and ports straight across. So from a cost and convenience perspective the Z8 would be my choice. In short - both are a good choice.
@abettermousetrap5 күн бұрын
Amazing shots as always Alex. Kudos
@FrancoisKerisit8 күн бұрын
Thank you for reviewing the pictures, highly interesting. I missed an opportunity as I do not post at all on the forum these days. Next time !
@deepdivegooddive10 күн бұрын
Hi great photos as usual. Congrats. For me, seahorse picture is a real challenge technically (at the opposite of your comments). Deal is not about seahorse in itself but about color balancing between strobes & natural light. It's all about the sand that is showing the same color on the foreground than in the background. Everytime i i shoot like this, i have a sand color completly different than the background sand due to the different color illumation (front with strobes, background with sun). How do you do this ? Is-it only a question of manual white balancing / strobe color temperature or it-it more a question of post treatment (i imagine with a graduated filter on color temperature) ? Again, thanks for these images that is really learning me a lot.
@Alex_Mustard10 күн бұрын
The key to creating this look is not processing or even a fancy technique. Simply it is crucial to have the camera as low as possible (right on the sand) and the strobes lifted up in 10-2 o'clock positions. The camera angle and strobe positions mean far more light is reflected from the subject than the seabed. Also this technique works best on bright subjects on dark sand, rather than on a black seahorse on white sand.
@deepdivegooddive10 күн бұрын
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks a lot !
@Alex_Mustard11 күн бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4yE17mohaufaaQ.htmlsi=2rZPE_FTeCBb-KTq Is the HF-1 discussion
@mclachlanwild12 күн бұрын
As usual a wonderful collection of images. Love the EMWL clown fish!
@YoutubeSpecialist-f3i15 күн бұрын
It seems like your videos have great potential but are facing challenges in reaching a wider audience. Here are some possible reasons: 1. SEO Optimization 2. Target Audience Reach 3. Effective Use of Hash tags 4. Social Media sharing I can help with that. My info is on this very channel I'm using to comment.
@markhickson9087Ай бұрын
All I have in common with Martin is that I dive, I have a camera and a North Staffordshire accent. I was fortunate enough to attend a number of his lectures and even had the chance to ask a question. He was so kind and so eloquent, able to put me at ease and answer my questions at my level. I'm so glad I had chance to meet him and I join with everyone else in saying what a lovely human being was. I'll never be as talented a photographer as Martin but I carry his enthusiasm with me to keep trying and to look at things in a new way.
@mclachlanwildАй бұрын
That's was a fabulous remembrance, Alex. I just ordered Martin's 5th edition book.
@jamieannrobinsonАй бұрын
Thank you Alex for the kind shoutout! It was a pleasure diving with you and I enjoyed learning so much from you.
@glynnphillips3232 ай бұрын
Can you post a link to the filter?
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
This should link to it: www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Waterproof-Refraction-Variable-Photographic/dp/B0CKTHZ9M5/
@wd92832 ай бұрын
Hello! What do you recommend for a macro lens for sony? I have the 50mm 2.8 but it's really slow. I use a sony a7iii in an Isotta housing. Any thoughts, please? Thank you!
@janinacooper41992 ай бұрын
Hi I’m not a Sony shooter, but Alex is hosting this fantastic KZread channel with Matt Sullivan “The Underwater Photography Show”, they have a whole episode on best lenses for Sony. This is a link to the video, hope it will be helpful to you. 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH2b0tGvc83bdpM.htmlsi=iJKpbBx1THJRc6jb
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
I really like the Sony 90mm. It is much faster focusing than the 50mm, I only choose the 50mm for static subjects.
@carolynpeterson5102 ай бұрын
I find your image reviews inspiring. Can you occasionally comment about your strobe placement? Many thanks.🐡
@gmen13052 ай бұрын
Alex - like yourself I'm also shooting the Sony camera (A7RIV) - when you're shooting the 90mm macro, do you shoot with just the lens or do you sometimes use the SMC-1? and if you do, how do you switch between the SMC-1 & Vortex lens - do you use a double flip holder or just screw them on & off?
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
All of the above! I shoot with the 90mm on its own a lot. I use the SMC-1 a lot too. I usually prefer screwing it off and on. Because I don't like having the weight of the SMC and flip on the front of my port. But if the water (my hands) is cold I definitely use a flipper!
@kevinhe81882 ай бұрын
Wonderful pics Alex,like always :) and i noticed 1,4,8,10 you use relatively small aperture,slow shutter speed and high iso. is that for more isolating object from background? Thanks
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
I shoot most of my wide angle at around f/13. On a full frame UW camera this aperture gives both exemplary corner sharpness and also a hyperfocal look to the depth of field, meaning both foreground and any background elements are sharply in focus. I choose a mid level ISO 320-500 to keep shutter speed reasonable and to ensure I have ample flash power. This is low enough to still deliver excellent image quality. And the shutter speed is adjusted to get the blue. When using flash you will be surprised how slow you can go with shutter speed underwater.
@kevinhe81882 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks Alex.I think you increase I so to balance small aperture. I remember you mentioned in your book,shutter speed mainly affect the background. Maybe my rx100 and z240 not powerful enough so I always open aperture and put ISO at 200.otherwise I can't get enough light. And I also found full frame can stay bit far from subject than me to get right exposure,maybe it's bigger lens works.Thanks Alex,you are nice as always.I started uw photography from your book <underwater photography master class>, it's a very guide to me. And I will still read time by time :)
@RomanKasan2 ай бұрын
Nice pictures. One thing caught my eye was Sony FE 50mm F1.8 in your fisheye images EXIF 🙂 - is it another prototype or metabones kind of adapter reading? 🙂
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
Sorry, I should have explained that. The Nikonos RS-13mm UW Fisheye lens, when adapted to work on a Sony camera, reports itself as the 50mm F1.8, because that is the donor lens used to make the electronics work
@chrismiles2 ай бұрын
Love the shots! Quick Q: do you have the focus limiter on the 90mm set to macro ranges only? Or full focus range?
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
Full focus range. You need the full focus range when using the lens with supplementary close up lenses on the front of the port.
@chrismiles2 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks Alex. And do you use or need manual focusing with the 90mm at all? I’ve just started taking my a7rV + 90mm underwater, but I haven’t worried about getting manual focusing gears yet. Not sure when I’d need them.
@Alex_Mustard2 ай бұрын
@@chrismiles Some people really like using DMF with the focus gear - and use it as their preference. But I am happy without a gear.
@mclachlanwild2 ай бұрын
Love the shrimps on the fire urchins!
@mickglover17142 ай бұрын
Awesome presentation 👍
@TXDIVER-ru5ku2 ай бұрын
Good chat, maybe add in your settings info
@apexunderwaterfilm6752 ай бұрын
Im so happy to live in the Philippines now. Living my dream in Dauin 🇵🇭
@juanjosesanchezcuervo9422 ай бұрын
Fantastic collection Alex! Thanks for sharing. 😍
@michis60753 ай бұрын
Thx for sharing this video. Very interesting to see! Can you please share another video how you remove lot’s of particles?!
@WestCountyPlastic3 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful video. thank you. Recognizing that you do not shoot much video, but know so much more about this than I, do you have any insights into the use of the Canon 8-15 mm fisheye/Sigma converter with the Sony A1 as it pertains to lack of autofocus functionality while shooting video (only option is Manual focus with peaking)? The alternative for fisheye photography that I have come up with so far is to use the Sony 28-60mm kit lens and Nauticam WWL-1 wet lens converter. But this is a less favorable lens in my opinion - certainly prefer the Canon 8-15 mm lens overall. Thank you.
@Alex_Mustard3 ай бұрын
I know many vidiots don't like the fisheye because the fisheye distortion is very unattractive when panning the camera (objects change in distortion as they cross the frame). I have no problem using AF with the Canon 8-15mm when shooting stills, so I am not sure what the issue is with focus on video. Overall the Canon 8-15mm is an excellent lens, especially for stills. The WWL and 28-60mm is probably better suited to video. First, it is a native Sony lens, so it definitely won't have any weird issues with the camera in some modes. Second, it has a narrower, less distorted view, so looks much better when panning. I know many video shooters who love the WWL and it is their main lens. Third, the large zoom range achieveable with this lens is idea for shoot video sequences, at different fields of view to create a compelling sequence from an encounter.
@chrismiles3 ай бұрын
So happy to see your image reviews are back Alex. Great shots!
@TrevorHumphreys-oo5sg3 ай бұрын
Great content as always.
@gmen13053 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Alex - I just received the new FCP & looking forward to shooting it in Fiji in 2 weeks period with my Sony A7RIV - 28-60
@Alex_Mustard3 ай бұрын
That’s great. It will be ideal for dives with a combination of scenery, big animal action (shark, manta, turtle) and schooling fish.
@mclachlanwild3 ай бұрын
Love the sea fan texture images.
@janinacooper41993 ай бұрын
That looks like it was so much fun! Hey Kathryn and Myra, I hope to see some of your images sometime!
@well54234 ай бұрын
Dream trip for me, I hope to join someday.
@mrargonion4 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting - very helpful.
@kjellarild785 ай бұрын
Great to have a replacement for wetpixels. The new format is even better. As a beginner I would love dedicated episodes on travel locations as well with an overview of what kind of animals/shots you can expect, recommended resorts or liveaboard etc
@divoarioo5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Alex! I've question for you. I just to want buy 45 viewfinder until I watched your video about new nauticam viewfinder, and now I'm really considering using nauticam viewfinder 40°/ 0.8:1 I just want to make it clear, can I use it for DX DSLR camera? I'm using D300s with sea&sea housing, what your thoughts about that Alex? Thank you so much for answering my question Alex, cheers.
@Alex_Mustard5 ай бұрын
No problem with D300 - but I am not sure what is involved in mounting the Nauticam viewfinder on a Sea & Sea housing.
@divoarioo5 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Mustard Yes, I've to check first the availability of Nauticam Viewfinder Mounting For Sea & Sea Housing. I love shooting uw wide angle and I'm really keen to try viewfinder 40°/ 0.8:1 in the future. It's 40°/0.8:1 worth to try? or better go with tradisional 45°/1:1 viewfinder? Thanks for your answer Alex.
@idol0318085 ай бұрын
Looks like a great trip!
@Alex_Mustard5 ай бұрын
Reboot course launches this week: www.amustard.com/online-teaching/
@abettermousetrap5 ай бұрын
Hello from Maritimes Canada. I just wanted to say thanks and great video for a newbie like myself. I now might be able to save myself a struggle now I know to throw a few water wings or something buoyant in my kit bag just in case. Large dome ports, wide angle lens, plus high F-stops and a bit of luck and hopefully I will have a 50/50 chance.
@Kamaros6 ай бұрын
Glad to see the reincarnation of Wetpixel Live. Hearing about Underwater Photography Reboot is also exciting because as someone currently living in California, I'm usually asleep when announcements about your workshops are sent out so I haven't been able to successfully reserve a spot. This course sounds like the next best thing, so I'm definitely subscribing as soon as my Photography Experts signup is approved!
@iankay49156 ай бұрын
Great Stuff Alex. Love the photog show branding as well. it's getting me excited for 2024 onwards.....definitely time for a dip again soon!
@janinacooper41996 ай бұрын
I’m really looking forward to the show and the reboot!
@mclachlanwild6 ай бұрын
Fantastic news! Looking forward to the registration for the Master Class going live.
@chrismiles6 ай бұрын
The new show looks great, thanks Alex!
@erikhoffmann12526 ай бұрын
Link to the photography show in the description doesn't work
@Alex_Mustard6 ай бұрын
Sorry - it should be - www.youtube.com/@UWPhotoShow
@Alex_Mustard6 ай бұрын
Fixed the link too.
@erikhoffmann12526 ай бұрын
Clicked subscribe as fast i could, fantastic news that you’re bringing back this format!
@user-ol6iy3ds9k6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Alex, is a relief to see that sometimes Pros also need to remove some backscatter... Now seriously I've liked to see in action ligtroom's masking capabilitys for underwater subjects, I use 2020 Capture One (suposedly better managing Fuji RAW files) and lacks IA assisted masking, need to upgrade...
@Alex_Mustard6 ай бұрын
The effectiveness of the masks varies depending on the subject. Single animals against the blue work amazingly. Others less well. Knowing how to combine and modify the masks makes a big difference in quickly being able to mask what you want to make adjustments.
@nurtucker39996 ай бұрын
That was just amazing.I felt like being in one of your workshops from my home Alex. This camera is so foreign to me, it is terrifying to be honest. I have set up My Menu but accidentally added two of the same items, now I cannot delete them go figure!!
@henryho43987 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, Thank you for sharing those amazing photo. I saw there are many blackwater photo, are there any special lighting skills that can eliminate the backscatter?
@Alex_Mustard7 ай бұрын
In blackwater photos - not really. Most blackwater photos you see are cleaned up - so don't judge your own too harshly. You get less backscatter with blackwater with larger and more reflective subjects, than with smaller and translucent subjects. Also getting closer and having better visibility help. Beam restrictors stop the light spraying around and reduce it further.
@agustianpeloa86517 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing your great photos. Especially the last photo, Crinoid Shrimp, with long exposure. I learned a lot from your explanation.
@roythedivebro54777 ай бұрын
Love these videos Alex; please keep making them. The shot at 8.19 in particular is a wonderful play on colour and texture
@Alex_Mustard7 ай бұрын
Thanks. I will keep doing them. I have a new video output planned for 2024, but that will live on its own channel. So this Channel will be mostly image reviews and any talks I give (when I am able to record them).
@Gozer37 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, wonderful images! Do you sharpen them in post-process? Some still look blurry to me when zoomed to 100% (like the argonaut image) and I would personally sharpen more. Maybe it's just my lack of experience and it is fine for printing and publishing...
@Alex_Mustard7 ай бұрын
Good question. Some of the black water shots aren’t always super focused by me! But my photo agent specifically tells us not to sharpen photos. Photos should be sharpened for the final print size - so full resolution ones going to stock shouldn’t be sharpened up, because it can’t be undone if they are resized for printing
@Gozer37 ай бұрын
Understand. Appreciate your response, and please continue with the image reviews - I thoroughly enjoy them! @@Alex_Mustard
@idol0318087 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that it’s not just me who can’t shoot black frog fish!
@juanjosesanchezcuervo9427 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, A real pleasure to look at your photographs, as always... Merry Christmas to you, too. Greetings.
@laiwayne47767 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, lots of great shots of 2023.👍👍👍Wish you Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉
@Alex_Mustard7 ай бұрын
Thanks Wayne,. all the best to you and your family.
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I have a D850 and am looking to upgrade. Would you pick the Z8 or the Sony A7RV? I'm mainly a stills photographer for prints. Thx!
I like both cameras and I am sure you would soon, and they are both more similar to each other, than either is similar to the D850. As an underwater camera I'd go for the A7RV - mainly because it is smaller and has slightly better specs. But there is no doubt that the Z8 is an easier and more convenient upgrade from the D850 - just allowing you to move lenses and ports straight across. So from a cost and convenience perspective the Z8 would be my choice. In short - both are a good choice.
Amazing shots as always Alex. Kudos
Thank you for reviewing the pictures, highly interesting. I missed an opportunity as I do not post at all on the forum these days. Next time !
Hi great photos as usual. Congrats. For me, seahorse picture is a real challenge technically (at the opposite of your comments). Deal is not about seahorse in itself but about color balancing between strobes & natural light. It's all about the sand that is showing the same color on the foreground than in the background. Everytime i i shoot like this, i have a sand color completly different than the background sand due to the different color illumation (front with strobes, background with sun). How do you do this ? Is-it only a question of manual white balancing / strobe color temperature or it-it more a question of post treatment (i imagine with a graduated filter on color temperature) ? Again, thanks for these images that is really learning me a lot.
The key to creating this look is not processing or even a fancy technique. Simply it is crucial to have the camera as low as possible (right on the sand) and the strobes lifted up in 10-2 o'clock positions. The camera angle and strobe positions mean far more light is reflected from the subject than the seabed. Also this technique works best on bright subjects on dark sand, rather than on a black seahorse on white sand.
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks a lot !
kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4yE17mohaufaaQ.htmlsi=2rZPE_FTeCBb-KTq Is the HF-1 discussion
As usual a wonderful collection of images. Love the EMWL clown fish!
It seems like your videos have great potential but are facing challenges in reaching a wider audience. Here are some possible reasons: 1. SEO Optimization 2. Target Audience Reach 3. Effective Use of Hash tags 4. Social Media sharing I can help with that. My info is on this very channel I'm using to comment.
All I have in common with Martin is that I dive, I have a camera and a North Staffordshire accent. I was fortunate enough to attend a number of his lectures and even had the chance to ask a question. He was so kind and so eloquent, able to put me at ease and answer my questions at my level. I'm so glad I had chance to meet him and I join with everyone else in saying what a lovely human being was. I'll never be as talented a photographer as Martin but I carry his enthusiasm with me to keep trying and to look at things in a new way.
That's was a fabulous remembrance, Alex. I just ordered Martin's 5th edition book.
Thank you Alex for the kind shoutout! It was a pleasure diving with you and I enjoyed learning so much from you.
Can you post a link to the filter?
This should link to it: www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Waterproof-Refraction-Variable-Photographic/dp/B0CKTHZ9M5/
Hello! What do you recommend for a macro lens for sony? I have the 50mm 2.8 but it's really slow. I use a sony a7iii in an Isotta housing. Any thoughts, please? Thank you!
Hi I’m not a Sony shooter, but Alex is hosting this fantastic KZread channel with Matt Sullivan “The Underwater Photography Show”, they have a whole episode on best lenses for Sony. This is a link to the video, hope it will be helpful to you. 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH2b0tGvc83bdpM.htmlsi=iJKpbBx1THJRc6jb
I really like the Sony 90mm. It is much faster focusing than the 50mm, I only choose the 50mm for static subjects.
I find your image reviews inspiring. Can you occasionally comment about your strobe placement? Many thanks.🐡
Alex - like yourself I'm also shooting the Sony camera (A7RIV) - when you're shooting the 90mm macro, do you shoot with just the lens or do you sometimes use the SMC-1? and if you do, how do you switch between the SMC-1 & Vortex lens - do you use a double flip holder or just screw them on & off?
All of the above! I shoot with the 90mm on its own a lot. I use the SMC-1 a lot too. I usually prefer screwing it off and on. Because I don't like having the weight of the SMC and flip on the front of my port. But if the water (my hands) is cold I definitely use a flipper!
Wonderful pics Alex,like always :) and i noticed 1,4,8,10 you use relatively small aperture,slow shutter speed and high iso. is that for more isolating object from background? Thanks
I shoot most of my wide angle at around f/13. On a full frame UW camera this aperture gives both exemplary corner sharpness and also a hyperfocal look to the depth of field, meaning both foreground and any background elements are sharply in focus. I choose a mid level ISO 320-500 to keep shutter speed reasonable and to ensure I have ample flash power. This is low enough to still deliver excellent image quality. And the shutter speed is adjusted to get the blue. When using flash you will be surprised how slow you can go with shutter speed underwater.
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks Alex.I think you increase I so to balance small aperture. I remember you mentioned in your book,shutter speed mainly affect the background. Maybe my rx100 and z240 not powerful enough so I always open aperture and put ISO at 200.otherwise I can't get enough light. And I also found full frame can stay bit far from subject than me to get right exposure,maybe it's bigger lens works.Thanks Alex,you are nice as always.I started uw photography from your book <underwater photography master class>, it's a very guide to me. And I will still read time by time :)
Nice pictures. One thing caught my eye was Sony FE 50mm F1.8 in your fisheye images EXIF 🙂 - is it another prototype or metabones kind of adapter reading? 🙂
Sorry, I should have explained that. The Nikonos RS-13mm UW Fisheye lens, when adapted to work on a Sony camera, reports itself as the 50mm F1.8, because that is the donor lens used to make the electronics work
Love the shots! Quick Q: do you have the focus limiter on the 90mm set to macro ranges only? Or full focus range?
Full focus range. You need the full focus range when using the lens with supplementary close up lenses on the front of the port.
@@Alex_Mustard Thanks Alex. And do you use or need manual focusing with the 90mm at all? I’ve just started taking my a7rV + 90mm underwater, but I haven’t worried about getting manual focusing gears yet. Not sure when I’d need them.
@@chrismiles Some people really like using DMF with the focus gear - and use it as their preference. But I am happy without a gear.
Love the shrimps on the fire urchins!
Awesome presentation 👍
Good chat, maybe add in your settings info
Im so happy to live in the Philippines now. Living my dream in Dauin 🇵🇭
Fantastic collection Alex! Thanks for sharing. 😍
Thx for sharing this video. Very interesting to see! Can you please share another video how you remove lot’s of particles?!
This is a wonderful video. thank you. Recognizing that you do not shoot much video, but know so much more about this than I, do you have any insights into the use of the Canon 8-15 mm fisheye/Sigma converter with the Sony A1 as it pertains to lack of autofocus functionality while shooting video (only option is Manual focus with peaking)? The alternative for fisheye photography that I have come up with so far is to use the Sony 28-60mm kit lens and Nauticam WWL-1 wet lens converter. But this is a less favorable lens in my opinion - certainly prefer the Canon 8-15 mm lens overall. Thank you.
I know many vidiots don't like the fisheye because the fisheye distortion is very unattractive when panning the camera (objects change in distortion as they cross the frame). I have no problem using AF with the Canon 8-15mm when shooting stills, so I am not sure what the issue is with focus on video. Overall the Canon 8-15mm is an excellent lens, especially for stills. The WWL and 28-60mm is probably better suited to video. First, it is a native Sony lens, so it definitely won't have any weird issues with the camera in some modes. Second, it has a narrower, less distorted view, so looks much better when panning. I know many video shooters who love the WWL and it is their main lens. Third, the large zoom range achieveable with this lens is idea for shoot video sequences, at different fields of view to create a compelling sequence from an encounter.
So happy to see your image reviews are back Alex. Great shots!
Great content as always.
Thanks for sharing Alex - I just received the new FCP & looking forward to shooting it in Fiji in 2 weeks period with my Sony A7RIV - 28-60
That’s great. It will be ideal for dives with a combination of scenery, big animal action (shark, manta, turtle) and schooling fish.
Love the sea fan texture images.
That looks like it was so much fun! Hey Kathryn and Myra, I hope to see some of your images sometime!
Dream trip for me, I hope to join someday.
Thanks for posting - very helpful.
Great to have a replacement for wetpixels. The new format is even better. As a beginner I would love dedicated episodes on travel locations as well with an overview of what kind of animals/shots you can expect, recommended resorts or liveaboard etc
Thanks for sharing Alex! I've question for you. I just to want buy 45 viewfinder until I watched your video about new nauticam viewfinder, and now I'm really considering using nauticam viewfinder 40°/ 0.8:1 I just want to make it clear, can I use it for DX DSLR camera? I'm using D300s with sea&sea housing, what your thoughts about that Alex? Thank you so much for answering my question Alex, cheers.
No problem with D300 - but I am not sure what is involved in mounting the Nauticam viewfinder on a Sea & Sea housing.
@@Alex_Mustard Yes, I've to check first the availability of Nauticam Viewfinder Mounting For Sea & Sea Housing. I love shooting uw wide angle and I'm really keen to try viewfinder 40°/ 0.8:1 in the future. It's 40°/0.8:1 worth to try? or better go with tradisional 45°/1:1 viewfinder? Thanks for your answer Alex.
Looks like a great trip!
Reboot course launches this week: www.amustard.com/online-teaching/
Hello from Maritimes Canada. I just wanted to say thanks and great video for a newbie like myself. I now might be able to save myself a struggle now I know to throw a few water wings or something buoyant in my kit bag just in case. Large dome ports, wide angle lens, plus high F-stops and a bit of luck and hopefully I will have a 50/50 chance.
Glad to see the reincarnation of Wetpixel Live. Hearing about Underwater Photography Reboot is also exciting because as someone currently living in California, I'm usually asleep when announcements about your workshops are sent out so I haven't been able to successfully reserve a spot. This course sounds like the next best thing, so I'm definitely subscribing as soon as my Photography Experts signup is approved!
Great Stuff Alex. Love the photog show branding as well. it's getting me excited for 2024 onwards.....definitely time for a dip again soon!
I’m really looking forward to the show and the reboot!
Fantastic news! Looking forward to the registration for the Master Class going live.
The new show looks great, thanks Alex!
Link to the photography show in the description doesn't work
Sorry - it should be - www.youtube.com/@UWPhotoShow
Fixed the link too.
Clicked subscribe as fast i could, fantastic news that you’re bringing back this format!
Thanks for the video Alex, is a relief to see that sometimes Pros also need to remove some backscatter... Now seriously I've liked to see in action ligtroom's masking capabilitys for underwater subjects, I use 2020 Capture One (suposedly better managing Fuji RAW files) and lacks IA assisted masking, need to upgrade...
The effectiveness of the masks varies depending on the subject. Single animals against the blue work amazingly. Others less well. Knowing how to combine and modify the masks makes a big difference in quickly being able to mask what you want to make adjustments.
That was just amazing.I felt like being in one of your workshops from my home Alex. This camera is so foreign to me, it is terrifying to be honest. I have set up My Menu but accidentally added two of the same items, now I cannot delete them go figure!!
Hi Alex, Thank you for sharing those amazing photo. I saw there are many blackwater photo, are there any special lighting skills that can eliminate the backscatter?
In blackwater photos - not really. Most blackwater photos you see are cleaned up - so don't judge your own too harshly. You get less backscatter with blackwater with larger and more reflective subjects, than with smaller and translucent subjects. Also getting closer and having better visibility help. Beam restrictors stop the light spraying around and reduce it further.
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing your great photos. Especially the last photo, Crinoid Shrimp, with long exposure. I learned a lot from your explanation.
Love these videos Alex; please keep making them. The shot at 8.19 in particular is a wonderful play on colour and texture
Thanks. I will keep doing them. I have a new video output planned for 2024, but that will live on its own channel. So this Channel will be mostly image reviews and any talks I give (when I am able to record them).
Hi Alex, wonderful images! Do you sharpen them in post-process? Some still look blurry to me when zoomed to 100% (like the argonaut image) and I would personally sharpen more. Maybe it's just my lack of experience and it is fine for printing and publishing...
Good question. Some of the black water shots aren’t always super focused by me! But my photo agent specifically tells us not to sharpen photos. Photos should be sharpened for the final print size - so full resolution ones going to stock shouldn’t be sharpened up, because it can’t be undone if they are resized for printing
Understand. Appreciate your response, and please continue with the image reviews - I thoroughly enjoy them! @@Alex_Mustard
Glad to hear that it’s not just me who can’t shoot black frog fish!
Hi Alex, A real pleasure to look at your photographs, as always... Merry Christmas to you, too. Greetings.
Hi Alex, lots of great shots of 2023.👍👍👍Wish you Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Wayne,. all the best to you and your family.