Anyone who shoots underwater will know just how painful it is when you’ve invested thousands of dollars into underwater camera equipment, and for the first time in months you’ve decided set your rig up to shoot macro. You jump in, and almost immediately you see a train of manta rays swimming overhead, or you encounter your first great white or tiger shark, and there you are unable to capture this once in a lifetime encounter as you decided to shoot macro.
It’s a story as old as underwater photography itself, but what if I told you there are solutions available to shoot both wide angle and macro on the same lens.
This is Nauticam's Wide Angle Conversion Port (WACP), and it's able to shoot both wide angle and macro or tight shots using the same lens, and the same set up. And it doesn’t stop there either, this one lens and conversion port will remove all other major issues with using dome ports by restoring the 3 to 4 stops of corner sharpness that we lose with typical glass domes, and additionally, remove all optical close focus limitations on both the wide end and the tight end, all while maintaining a constant aperture of f1.8.
In simple terms, this conversion port allows both ultra close focus wide angle shots, and macro shooting to be undertaken on one lens system, and renders those images with extreme sharpness in both the centre and the corners. And there’s no iris or aperture limitations as this is all regulated by the lens behind the conversion port, which in my case grants a constant aperture of f1.8.
This is a review of the Nauticam WACP Conversion Port Optics.
-- Cinematographer Bio --
Tom Park is an accomplished underwater cinematographer and director, with over a decade of experience working in the underwater film industry. Tom has worked on a variety of projects, from short form docu-series to commercials and brand campaigns, for clients such as The National Gallery of Victoria, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination NSW, The Smithsonian, and his work has been recognised with awards from film festivals around the world.
Tom is known for his technical expertise in working with underwater cameras and equipment, as well as his creative vision in capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the underwater world. He is passionate about ocean conservation and using his art to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.
If you are looking for a dedicated underwater cinematographer in your documentary film crew, or are a brand looking to create an unforgettable marketing campaign, Tom has the skills and experience to help you bring your vision to life.
For more visit my website: www.tomparkfilms.com
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For business enquires only, please shoot me a message at tomparkfilms@gmail.com
27 авг 2024
