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I had a quick look at the Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 and it doesn't look like a great option for surf photography. I'd go for a GoPro, or maybe a decent waterproof case for your phone, instead

@@Learningsurfphotography1 thank you very much for the advice, i'll go for the phone case.

Shutter speed at 1/1000 of a second or faster, as narrow an aperture as you can, f8 or narrower (higher number), if you want everything in focus.

I've never checked the firmware status, so I can't tell you if there's a new version. I'm not sure what a firmware update would offer? Would it be something to do with more recent camera bodies? Mine still works great if that helps.

The 70-350mm is my favourite lens for apsc cameras and surf photography

@@Learningsurfphotography1 Ok thanks . Do you use the full frame combo as well?

I've used lenses designed for full frame in apsc cameras, but I don't have a full frame camera

It's definitely a good option if you need the 600mm, but personally I use the Sony 70-350mm as I don't need the extra reach

I don't use one myself, and the standard port doesn't have a thread for an external "wet" filter, but I'm sure you could add one to whatever lens you're using. I don't think it would affect focusing on anything else, but it's worth checking with your lens manufacturer to check.

I didn't have any issues with focussing. Try changing the settings, if it focuses in manual focus mode you know it's not the converter, if it doesn't, then you might have an issue with the converter

@@Learningsurfphotography1 I had to sell the converter. It didn't seem good to me for the 70-350 lens. I wasted time and money.

It's called the Olympus TCON 17X , but it's no longer being made, so it might be hard to find one, used ones pop up on Amazon from time to time: amzn.to/3PDi6YX I'd also check eBay or similar sites.

@@Learningsurfphotography1 Thanks does that screw directly on or do you need an adapter? Appreciate it

@@fishnmusicn you need an adapter, a step down ring to go from the end of the lens to the back of the teleconverter, I found one on eBay.

@@Learningsurfphotography1 thanks for the info, will check out your other videos :)

I wouldn't bother with the adapter unless you really need the extra reach for video, where cropping isn't possible.

the vignette thing you mentioned made me think twice about my plan. how big is it?

@@richardjulianperezperez362 I can't remember to be honest, it will be smallest when zoomed in furthest, which is the only time you need the converter, but I'd still only use the teleconverter if you absolutely need the extra reach. And if you're shooting professional video, consider a 150-600mm or similar lens, I've got a review of the sigma version on my channel.

I didn't experience anything like that when I used the lens. I'd get in touch with the seller you purchased it from and see what they say.

Not for a long time. I might do some more if inspiration strikes.

Sorry, I don't know much about Canon or Fuji lens options

I think the Panasonic would give you more options for sure. It might be worth seeing if you can try one out in a local shop. I expect the ergonomics would have just as big an impact as the zoom on whether you'd prefer it over the Sony or not.

@@Learningsurfphotography1 it is more to do with how much I need to crop the image and weather I can print the images above A4 size without loosing quality. The other option is a Sony RX10 mkiv with 600mm zoom on a tripod. insha'Allah I will also get either an Olympus TG-6 or a Seafrogs UW housing and pistol grip for the RX100

​@@jamesnewton1196 I'm not too familiar with the different options you've outlined, but if you want the best image quality go for the biggest sensor and longest zoom you can get. I'm not sure where you are, but the Sony RX10 mkIV is about £1500 new or £1000 second hand in the UK. For that price you can get a used a6500 and a used Sony 70-350mm for 525mm equivalent focal length with a bigger sensor and higher resolution. That's what I use for shooting surfing from the beach and I'm very happy with the results. I'm sure the RX10 would work well too, just make sure you're getting more optical zoom and not going for a smaller sensor and you should see an improvement over the RX100.

It depends. If you have the budget for the liquid eye, and it has all the ports you want, then it's a great choice. If you're on a budget and need the most flexibility (or if you're going to dive with it) then the Sea Frogs is a good option.

No, it only fits the Sony a6xxx series

When shooting with a fisheye (much more so than rectilinear wide angle lenses like the 12mm), if the action is happening more than a metre or so away from the lens, it's not going to fill the frame. You need to be right up close to the surfer or wave to get the shot with a fisheye. Combined with the massive depth of field when shooting at a reasonable aperture (f8 or narrower ideally), then 1m is the best option for above water fisheye shots. With a manual aperture and focus lens, shooting with auto ISO and shutter priority makes the most sense. I've got a course which has lots more on shooting with different focal lengths and settings I like to use etc.: learningsurfphotography.thinkific.com/

They're hard to find these days. I'd search on eBay, or similar sites in your region. Amazon occasionally have some in stock too

If you've got the Canon EF mount lens like in this video, you need the Canon EF mount dock: amzn.to/3j40TGR They make a different version for each lens mount.

As far as I know this lens isn't available in Sony e-mount, so the best option is to use the Canon version with the Sigma adapter. They do offer the bigger, more expensive sports version of the 150-600mm in the sony e mount. Since this video I've bought the Sony 70-350mm which has been great

Hi Mark, I haven't had this issue myself, but I rarely shoot in waves with the type of sand that will get stuck in the trigger. The way I've removed sand form other housings in the past is to move them slowly side to side in a bucket of fresh water. That seems to work for me if something's jammed. I'm not sure what else you can do if you're shooting at a really sandy break.

There's a couple of ways to do it, here's a full guide: www.learningsurfphotography.com/prevent-water-drops-wet-port-vs-dry-port/

Yes it does, it will focus, then release the trigger.

@@Learningsurfphotography1 perfect! Thank you George. Im officially a new sub 🤙🏼

I'm not sure what you mean by "photosection". The housing just prevents the camera getting wet, it doesn't do anything that the camera can't already do. You can use any of the features of the camera when it's in the housing, so if you set it up in continuous shooting mode, then hold the shutter button down, it will keep shooting photos, if that's what you mean. If you're using an RX100 model which can install apps (I think the Mark V was the last one) then you might be able to get hold of the Sony Timelapse app (if it's still available), which might do what you want, but I'm not sure.

What i mean is if it takes burst only in 24fps

@@joseaparicio178 this housing is compatible with lots of different versions of the RX100 series, you need to check if the one you're interested in does what you want it to. Have a look at the Sony website, or search for the camera you're going to use to see if it will do what you need.

The quality is excellent for stills and video. Although, at video resolution, even 4K, I think you're less likely to notice the difference in quality between the 100-400 and a less expensive lens, so it might be worth looking at alternatives that are better for your priorities if you're on a budget

I'm pretty sure it can fit those. The latest Gen 3 version certainly can. I'd email Sea Frogs directly to make sure if it's really important that it fits all three of those camera bodies.

At the moment I'm not too interested in the Tamron 18-300mm. It's very similar in size and weight to this lens, but I'd rather have the extra 50mm at the long end than at the wide end. I've also tried the Sony 18-200mm, and it wasn't as useful as I thought it would be. For surf photography I'm generally either shooting with a long lens, or a wide angle, so having both in one isn't super useful. I don't know about full frame zoom lenses, I only shoot with aps-c bodies, so I concentrate on lenses designed for them. I'm sure there are a few options out there for the A7III.

That's a great price, and thanks for the tips. I'll have to try out clear image zoom, I've always assumed that cropping in post would be better, but interested to compare the two based on your feedback

I'm pretty sure the 18-105mm's filter thread is too big to accept something like the TCON 17X unfortunately. It's a great lens in the right place though, I shot in the water with it a bit. I expect the kit 55-210mm is the best option, even that on its own might be enough, and there are lots of them around second hand for good prices.

If you're not shooting with a 4K capable camera body, I'd think about getting one of them first, as that'll make a difference to video quality. If you're already shooting 4K, I think either option will offer similar video quality at full zoom. You'll have more versatility with the 70-350 _ converter, as you can shoot at 70mm if you're close. It's also much smaller and lighter, which is a big benefit if you shoot somewhere that's not close to a car park. I'd go for the 70-350mm personally. The only reason to get the Sigma would be if you're being paid by someone to shoot the video and they care as much about how professional you look on the beach as the quality of the video. In that case, the Sigma is going to make you look like more of a pro videographer. By the time the video is edited, graded, encoded for UA-cam etc. I doubt you could tell the difference between the quality with either set up.

What type of lights do you want to put in the housing? There are dive style lights which mount to the outside of the housing and connect with a fibre-optic cable so they can be triggered by the pop up flash, is that what you're interested in?