Diving Raja Ampat in 2024...(4K)

[@alliehartom5978]

For some reason this video was recommended on my feed, and I'm so glad I watched it. I don't dive, and terrified of the water after almost drowning eight times in my life, but to watch this was incredibly relaxing and beautiful. I'm glad there are people like you who go places that I never will so that I can see them too. Well done.

[@DiveHard]

Glad that it popped up on your feed and that you decided to watch it! Thank you🙏🏽 Diving is often considered an 'extreme sport' but the reality is that its incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Almost drowning sounds terrifying, and I'm sure left an imprint. But not impossible to overcome... maybe one day you will find yourself back in the water with a tank on your back looking at all of this with your own eyes. But until then enjoy the videos 🙃thanks again🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@Paragonly]

Not trying to be rude.. wait. actually I am cuz why wouldn’t you have taken swimming lessons by now if you’re so prone to drowning? 8 times is crazy, either you are constantly putting yourself in dangerous situations or you just have zero situational awareness

[@LlamasPvP]

This is one of the best dive videos I've ever seen.

[@DiveHard]

Wow! Thank you! I try my best to make bangers only. Appreciate that 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@Deboges]

Just back from 11 days in Raja (North, Central and South). Your filmography captures the South and Central well!

[@DiveHard]

That’s awesome, and thank you! 🙏🏽 which boat were you on / how was the north?

[@davroy1970]

As an Aussie, I literally jumped off my chair when I saw that blue-ringed octopus! We've been told all our lives just how dangerous they are. Very beautiful, though.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! I always love seeing blue rings. They can definitely kill you but as long as you don’t touch / keep a safe distance there is very little risk. I would be nervous to walk around a reef barefoot like the locals do sometimes, lots of poisonous critters down there 🙏🏽 🤙🏽

[@lisagaranflo9099]

Incredible!!! Your photography is brilliant! As a retired diver, this made me feel that dive vibe.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I’m glad it delivered the vibes 🤙🏽💙

[@Iceify_]

I'm surprised of how unaffected this reef looks despite world wide coral bleaching over the past decade. Hope it stays that way this is awesome to see.

[@DiveHard]

I agree! There is a ton of flow in this region which helps keep things healthy. And some special ecosystem magic we don’t fully understand. Many places not so lucky. Currently the biggest risk to Raja corals is bad divers. Hope things stay the way they are now

[@StupidIndo-z3j]

Because raja ampat quite expensive, so people coming less than it should. That's one of way to maintenance this place.

[@fabioolaechea]

Amazing video, great place and stunning corals! Im planning to go there next January so was really exciting to watch the video an think ill be there soon. Thank you very much for share it!

[@DiveHard]

Awesome! You’ll have an awesome time. Enjoy! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@LlamasPvP]

Excellent production quality. Actually unreal.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you again! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@patricksuschko36]

Holy cow, this is some amazing footage..just mindblowing to watch. It gives me goosbumps and makes me feel like i am in the water with all these amazing creatures.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!🙏🏽🙏🏽its an incredible place, glad that you enjoyed it 🤙🏽

[@Daniel_Megaptera]

Wow, by far the best Raja video I have seen!! Your night dive pictures are insane!!! I've been there this year for a week and smiled when I watched this video because it is still unbelievable for me that I saw this beautiful part of mother earth, too. One of the best experiences in my life and I'm so thankful have had the opportunity to see Raja Ampat

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 it is such an incredible little jewel, and we are super privileged to be able to dive it. 🤙🏽

[@PoseidonsAdventure]

Excellent work as usual, I’ve work as a cruise director in Raja from 2013 for 5 years, and definitely saw a change over my time there. Still I agree that this place is incredible when it comes to biodiversity and overall coral health. Man I really need to step up my underwater videography game 😅 your work is impressive! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I think that means you saw a few things! 😂 not easy work of course but a great privilege. I know it has changed and is not what it used to be. Unfortunately that is how it is for many of the great dive destinations. But I will continue to dive them with the utmost enthusiasm! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@svbelisi7639]

Absolutely magnificent! We really enjoyed your video. I could watch your underwater photography all day. Thank you so much for all the work that you put into your videos. Look forward to your next one 😊

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I love making these videos and super glad they are being enjoyed. Next one is in the works 🙃🤙🏽

[@waynemacwilliams8018]

Loved it x 2. Really enjoyed your take on Raja Ampat (leaving Sept. 27th - I'm going to Ambon for 1 week followed by 10 days on liveaboard in Raja Ampat). So it was a pleasure to have a little foresight. The second reason I loved it was the time, money, effort and energy you put into the production of your video quality. All first rate across the board-IMHO, which I highly value.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you for that! 🙏🏽 videos always made with love (and lots of money time and energy 😆). You will have an amazing time. Ambon is phenomenal muck diving, and Raja liveaboard will deliver everything else. Best of luck 🤙🏽

[@ttb1513]

@@DiveHardWhat is muck diving? First time I heard this term. Thanks.

[@famleijder1244]

Thanks for this video. Beautiful! And helps me decide to actually go to Raja Ampat asap

[@DiveHard]

Awesome! 🤙🏽 thanks for letting me know 🙏🏽

[@nixl3518]

Mesmerizing video! Great descriptions, and then just serenity as we watched the underwater scenes. Some of the best underwater footage I’ve seen in my life! Thanks very much.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! Very much appreciate that 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@AngelinaKönig]

Another amazing video, great footage and great editing. We spent our holidays three times in Raja Ampat now and will go again next year, Dampier Strait and then liveaboard to Ternate. Looking forward to the great divesites and I am happy to see the reefs still in a great condition. Let us hope that it stays like this for a very long time. A place you want go back again and again..

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 3 times still not enough, awesome that you are going back! Should be an adventure heading to ternate. I am very eager to dive halmahera. Have a great trip, say hi to all the corals for me 🤙🏽

[@mattcherry3762]

Incredible footage and editing. You’re so talented. Can’t wait for the next video

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!!🙏🏽Neither can I 🙃🤙🏽

[@erbsl99]

Great Video. Excellent cut. I'll diver there somewhere in the future, it's a long dream of myself. Normally I also create videos from diving, but I think yours is so good, that I will spend my time just for diving and watch this video.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 You definitely should, it's no doubt a dream destination. I love the process of making videos but it does come at the cost of being 'in the moment' (and a lot of other $ costs as well 😂). Honored that you would say that about this video. Cheers and Dive Hard! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@patrickd2737]

Beautiful footage. The night dive looked magical!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! 🙏🏽 the night dives were awesome, especially the mix of blackwater and reef 🤙🏽

[@zakirpratama7364]

Mantap ya indah banget. Patut di lestarikan wisAtanya

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Deboges]

Watched it again. We were there pretty much at the same time (and I've also been before to have a basis to compare this experience) and the commentary is spot on! Completely echoes our experiences. Great stuff, keep posting.

[@DiveHard]

🙏🏽 this was a Jan 8-19 itinerary but my understanding was that these conditions were ‘sticky’ for at least a few weeks. Good that you keep coming back to Raja, I’m sure next time will be different as well. Thank you again, no plans on stopping! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@CR014]

Incredible video, as always. I always look forward to watching these when they drop. 😁 Love seeing the epaulette and tasseled wobbegong sharks. Can't believe you got that close to a blue ringed octopus! Holy cow that would make me nervous. Hope to get to Indonesia one day to dive.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Indonesia is incredible and you should absolutely try to make it there one day. I also love the wobbegongs they are goofy but beautiful. The blue rings are pretty shy and generally harmless, as long as you don’t touch them / let them touch you 😂 Thank you again for tuning in as always and Dive Hard!🙏🏽💙🤙🏽

[@DiversLens]

Great cinematic video! Narration is done very well as well. Congratulations!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 You understand what goes into these things 😆 🤙🏽

[@DiversLens]

@@DiveHard What camera are you using to shoot your videos?

[@dipabiswas-ds2cd]

This is one of the most charming underwater video.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@scottallan6770]

Mind bogglingly stunning and sooo well done!!! Thank you so much for making my day! 🙏

[@DiveHard]

thank YOU! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@denisedamian4308]

Just wow! Excellent dive footage. Thank you.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@itravelwisely]

Your video was captivating, providing an immersive experience that made me feel as though I was diving alongside you. Excellent work!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@maxjukr]

Hey whar camera did u use and any housing info? Thanks really enjoy video

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! I think I was using a7s3 with a nauticam housing for this one uw

[@czele123]

Awesome video, great shots and your narration is well suited and very real. I watch many videos but will say that yours and especially this one is one of the best! I really hope your work, patience and efforts are somehow rewarded! Thanks for sharing!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!🙏🏽very much appreciate that. I love making these videos and am grateful that they are appreciated by people like you. To me, that's more than enough! Cheers! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@czele123]

I admire your passion and skills! Happy diving!

[@ivankebisek5926]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing. Watched it on tablet, but I will take time this evening to enjoy it on the large TV SCREEN. Was lucky to dive in Raja Ampat ones and plan to come back next year. Hope it will work out. Subscribed and looking for your next projects.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! 🙏🏽 super happy that you’d take the time to watch it on the big screen instead of a phone / tablet. It pains me how much of the production / quality is lost on small screens / KZbin compression. You are one of the lucky ones and as you know Raja is certainly worth revisiting. Hope you have a great trip! 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🤙🏽

[@QDiver47]

So well done...really appreciate your insights. I am ready to go to Raja!!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 enjoy it!! 🤙🏽

[@marvinhotger2844]

Awesome video. Glad thati found your channel a couple of days ago. Would be interesting to know which eqipment you use and how you are editing. Bute especcialy your gear, camera, light, housing..etc. would be interesting 😊

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 glad that it found you as well. I’ve been thinking about doing a gear/technique video series for a while but wasn’t sure if it’s something that people would be interested in. So I appreciate the nudge 🙂 Stay tuned 🙏🏽 🤙🏽

[@moniadventure]

Wunderbar! Danke! Thanks for sharing and the effort! I need to get back to Raja Ampat for sure.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽 glad you’ve already experienced it, once is not enough! Cheers 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@dripphoenix80]

was just there diving 3 weeks ago, absolutely unreal

[@DiveHard]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Did you have similar conditions / viz? Cheers 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@danieldelordi366]

I already told you, I love your videos. And this one especially. Looking forward for the next

[@DiveHard]

Thank you for all of it Daniel. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 You are the man! Looking forward to the next one, keep in touch 🤙🏽

[@mahmutsuner7560]

Fascinating programme, good filming & big stuff what can you ask for!!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you!! 🙏🏽 Raja never disappoints!

[@ScottSlooper]

Awesome video. What is that big grey soft bodied creature at 13:43?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 that would be a giant clam - and these were definitely the biggest I have seen anywhere in the world 🤙🏽

[@tonyharahap]

Such a great cinematic video, thank you for representing my home country. Greeting from Belgium

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 🤙🏽

[@ephilippos]

Thank you for a beautiful video and experience! The mere fact that you are visiting Asia is inspiring and exciting in itself! There are so many things to do close to nature there and a whole different cultures and biodiversity to explore.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I love many many things about Asia - the people, the ways of life, the food - it’s a wonderful part of this planet. Especially for its nature. To me, it is the biodiversity above and below the water that I find the most impressive. Nothing quite like it. BBC is going to release a planet earth like series on just Asia and I might be contributing to that :) Cheers🙏🏽 🤙🏽

[@IvanItcze]

Amazing video, great color graded. I was there one year ago. Did you set your camera to 120fps and used slog3? if yes what EV do you usually try to keep?

[@DiveHard]

Thanks you! 🙏🏽 awesome place. I use slog 2/3 quite a bit and generally overexpose about 1 stop but not using EV meter. Just shoot manually and gauge the exposure via the viewfinder. Depends on the scene to be honest, so it’s not always overexposed, especially if highlights are bright or these is haze. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@davidryanree]

Amazing video!! One of the best I've seen on YT. You got me looking up Raja Ampat liveaboards. What is the creature at the 13:44 mark? Keep up the good work and safe travels.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 glad this gave some inspiration! The creature at 13:44 is a giant clam - the biggest I’ve ever seen are in Raja. Raja is king! 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@chriswongdo]

Amazing cinematics and color grading as usual! Glad to see the R5 is working out. That blue ring octopus was crazy!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 Bad viz makes color grading painful, but the R5 handled all of it pretty well! Blue rings are one of my favorite critters - always the highlight of the dive 🤙🏽

[@anzeticus]

Top notch footage, as always! Raja is one of the few diving destinations still unchecked on my bucket list (this and Galapagos).

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 Those are two big ones! Neither of which you will want to take off the list after you dive them 🙃

[@VilleSSS]

Absolutely stunning shots! Are there any liveaboards you recommend?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I recommend Samambaia for high end and the Ambai for mid range / value. There are honestly so many great liveaboards, it’s hard to go wrong. Just make sure they have a membrane nitrox compressor. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@rajatprajapati1268]

Blue ringed octopus !! Insane video guys. Keep up the work

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 they are my favorite critter! I get super excited every time I see one, and it never ever gets old. Super beautiful badass animals 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@Kleinholz235]

What a fantastic adventure and very very good video! Stunning work ❤❤❤

[@DiveHard]

Thank you sir! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@arospro]

Your videos just keep getting better! Keep up the awesome work :D It would be nice to see some videos about underwater photography and perhaps your favorite dive sites

[@DiveHard]

Thank you very much!🙏🏽I am trying my best to push it a bit more each time. And thank you for the feedback / ideas. I have been thinking about making some more content during the long surface intervals but wasn't sure if people would be interested... stay tuned!🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@arospro]

@@DiveHard Can't speak for everyone, but I would certainly be interested. You've been to most of my bucket list (lucky you) so it would be nice to know what to prioritze for example as this hobby is a bit expensive so I definitely can't afford it all at once :)

[@andrevagner6345]

amazing footage with incredible level of details

[@DiveHard]

Thank you andre! Thanks for watching always 🙏🏽💙🤙🏽

[@Snorkellovers]

great video!!! I have been many times in raja. What camera do you use it? I like the quality

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 that means you are lucky and have probably seen a lot of cool things! Lately i have been using the r5 and a7siii. Great cameras, but most of them are these days. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@pravinvedurla6787]

Extremely well shot video. I am looking towards getting into Hobby underwater photography, would love to know what camera gear have you used for this trip? And any colour correcting techniques you might have used for post editing.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I use a bunch of different set ups depending on the conditions / what I’m focusing on for a given dive. For this I was using an A7s3, r5 and mavic 3 classic. I’ll probably do an in-depth gear and technique series at some point since it’s often requested. Cheers! 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@simon1234567ful]

Amazing vid! What gear are you using, read sth about the R5, in what housing? Curious about lenses too! Also is this all r5 footage or also some footage from the compact of your buddy?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽Everything UW is either a7s3 or r5. Nothing from the compact though, it’s all big rigs for me 🙃 always swapping lenses depending on the dive site. Ill be making a what and how I shoot video at some point to cover some of the technical stuff. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@simon1234567ful]

@DiveHard thanks for the info! Currently in raja ampat myself, I have to say, you really got a nice highlight reel.. I am a bit surprised how much is damaged and how little of that side is featured in YT videos. But there are still some amazing spots no doubt! If you have any recommendations for places to visit, I'd be happy to hear them

[@carlosabrantes325]

Excellent work. This year I'm going to Thailand and I also want to visit Raja Ampat. Can you tell me how much it costs on average for a day to dive?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! It’s not cheap and is expensive to get there. I think a decent Liveaboard will run you $3k or so

[@ranlobo28]

Congrats! You have taken the macro game to the next level!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you Randall! 🙏🏽Hope all is well! It might be about about time to go back to that big animal game 🙃

[@FlyanDive]

wow super video ! we wish we can go dive there !! definitely on our bucket list

[@DiveHard]

thank you! 🙏🏽 I think you will for sure make it there one day, and you will love it! cheers! 🤙🏽

[@sbmillward]

Fantastic footage and information. Thanks for sharing :)

[@DiveHard]

thank you! 🙏🏽and thanks for watching 🤙🏽

[@Broski319]

Awesome stuff as usual Kabir!! I’ve got to get back asap

[@DiveHard]

Thank you sir! 🙏🏽you definitely should! Hope all is well and that you're diving hard 🤙🏽

[@gleicieengeler9388]

Hi, thank you for the great video. I’ve been to Raja Ampat last December 2023 (x-mas) and we had a great time on the Blue Manta. I missed a lot because even with more than 50 dives experience I’m still afraid of down currents. Do you have a suggestion about how to cope with fear of currents?

[@DiveHard]

Down currents are nerve racking for sure, and indo has a lot of them. Blue manta is a great boat and I’m sure you saw a lot of awesome stuff in Raja. 50 dives isn’t bad but still in beginner / intermediate range. I didn’t really get comfortable in all currents until 200+ dives. The only way to get comfortable with currents is to rack up more dives and get everything else super dialed in - equipment, buoyancy, etc. Then start diving in lateral currents and get comfortable with the idea of going with the flow. When currents start to feel really fun (which is how I feel now), the down currents aren’t as scary. Your awareness as a divers matters - noticing that there is a down current is part of that (which way are the fish swimming, what are happening to bubbles, etc.). I also carry a large SMB, nautilus lifelines, and an EPIRB which gives me a lot of comfort in the event I drift away or get separated in open ocean environments. I think the best advice I can give is to dive in currents in locations where drifts are predictable (e.g. Maldives etc) and learn to love them. I alway start playing around when I feel the whirlpool / down current. They can be serious, but comfort and experience is the key to navigating those situations

[@WarfanAfrah]

This looks incredible. Bravo on capturing it all so beautifully. Im about to do my open water certification here in Canada and watching your stuff is so inspiring!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 enjoy the open water certification and good luck on your scuba journey. Stick with it, it gets better as you get better. I’d recommend getting as much experience as you can close to home before venturing to Indonesia (at least 50-100 dives to get the most out of and enjoy it) 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@itslufi]

Amazing footage and color grade!! May i know are you always setting the white balance? and are you shooting manually most of the time or you slog?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! I am constantly manual white balancing, every few meters. Sometime in log if there’s a lot of dynamic range but often times not. I use the custom setting regularly to switch between pre set settings during the dive depending on the situation

[@chrisstevens3461]

Love your Outlook to the places you dive heading to kri island in April next year cant wait ps whats your dive camera you are using in the footage 😊

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I think I was using an a7s3, r5 and mavic 3 for this video. You’ll have awesome dives in Kri, they are some of my favorites. Say hi to the seeetlips for me 🤙🏽

[@angelinakonig4819]

Amazing video. We also spent three holidays diving in Raja Ampat now and last year crossing from Ambon to Sorong. I'd love to create a similar map in my videos like the one at minute 2:12. Do you edit your videos with final cut? Maybe you can tell me what kind of template you use? Keep on with your good work, I think I have to go through all your videos 😀

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 sounds like you’re and indo junkie like me 🙃 I do mostly edit with Final Cut but don’t use any templates. The map sequences are all done from scratch in Motion or natively in FCPX. They take me forever and it’s a pain to do it this way but I think they add something special for all the crossing we do on liveaboards. I looked for templates but they are pretty garbage. If you join a workshop one day I can show you the process. Cheers! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@greggoryheil769]

Would you mind letting me know what camera housing you were using, the small white one that looked like it was for a compact camera. Thank you !!!

[@DiveHard]

Unfortunately I was using something maybe 10x the size and weight of that small white rx5. Always changing systems but currently with an a7s3 or r5. Pretty much all of the mirrorless icl cameras these days produce amazing images. But they still are a pain to haul around and the little ones are getter better and better (esp if you have enough light)

[@zahir0007]

You got a new fan here. As a novice underwater videographer i can say how brilliant your footage are. Take a bow sir!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 stick with it and enjoy the process! Every video better than the next! Cheers 🤙🏽

[@ttb1513]

@@DiveHard… than the previous? 🙂

[@DiveHard]

@@ttb1513 yes 😂

[@JohnPaulRiger]

My wife and I are considering a dive trip to Raja Ampat on the recommendation of others we meet at Little Cayman. Your video is excellent and thanks for sharing. Best time of year for visibility? When to avoid the rainy season? Best time for fish? Thanks so much!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! It’s really hard to optimize the season in Raja. It seems like things are always changing and viz is always a crab shoot. In general, theres no bad time to go. I usually try to go sometime Nov - May 🤙🏽

[@SugbuDiver]

Hi May I ask what's the camera you've been using? I love how sharp and balance the lighting is

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I’ve been using the 1DX2 for a long time and recently upgraded to r5, and sometimes take the a7s3. All are fantastic cameras. Cheers! 🤙🏽

[@pipo2813]

Perfect videos. Im starting in scuba videography. Would like to know what lens you use. Im recently using sony 20-70 G lens on a sony a7rIV. Any recommendations. Thanks.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 for this I used a wacp and a 20+ year old kit lens (28-70). It sounds janky but the combo is actually super sharp. I also use a 16-35 behind a dome. If I used sony I would definitely give the 20-70 a look since it’s a nice zoom range for UW (a bit tight on the wide end but more than enough for most things)

[@shanereid3837]

Your videos are always so dang good! Don’t stop making them! Raja Ampat is on my list. What’s the best time of year to go?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I can't stop won't stop! The season for Raja is generally October - May and there isn't really a 'best' time to go. My understanding is that March can be best for Misool (but not Dampier) while August can be very good viz in Dampier (but not possible to dive any other areas). In general, its more about luck and the particular week you go - very hard to try and time it for the best conditions. I say go when you can! Cheers🤙🏽

[@youcefyahia2008]

How did you shoot these 8:32 and which camera have you used?

[@DiveHard]

I think this was probably done with a 90mm behind the dome

[@youcefyahia2008]

​@@DiveHardWhich camera and lights have you used? Do you use any lens

[@shinsvantil8642]

Please give me the details of the live aboard to check it out. Would love to dive with them…

[@DiveHard]

This was the Samambaia - I always have a good time with them. Enjoy!

[@MikeVeitch]

Damn! You had so many mantas.. looks like an amazing trip

[@DiveHard]

Mike! Great trip indeed. I saw Luca from afar. There were lots of mantas at Manta Ridge, but I spent a lot of time looking at their butts. Hope all is well! 🤙🏽

[@matildegargiani9595]

nice videos underwater!!! which camera and system did you use??? thanks a lot :)

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I’m using an a7s3, r5 and mavic 3. Playing around with a zv-e1 as well. Nauticam housing. All the modern icl mirrorless cameras these days will do a great job tbh. Cheers! 🤙🏽

[@lostininnerspace8687]

This video is extremely well done. WOW!! Hoping to dive Raja Ampat next year.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 you will love it. Impossible not to! Cheers 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@LeopoldChan]

Would also like to go on a Liveaboard. How did you book it and what would u recommend?

[@DiveHard]

It’s a great experience. How many logged dives do you have?

[@emmau4206]

Phenomenal footage, inspirational. Thank you

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@HarleyIDDRC]

The footage is great. I’d love to have more commentary and organism ID

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I appreciate the suggestion. I have a lot of footage and usually include a small fraction in these trip reports, perhaps a more traditional documentary/ narration format would be a nice change. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@wd9283]

This is amazing!! Nice work! Which part of Raja Ampat do you like the most, please? The North, Central, or south?

[@DiveHard]

This is such a hard question. I think this time I liked Central the most, but the previous trip was definitely South / Misool. I think it depends on the activity / viz, which is rarely the same in south vs. north and central

[@photoctopus]

Excellent Video! May I ask what you are shooting with? Camera and Lights? I just bought a Z8 for our upcoming trip and plan to shoot video... Inspiring!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽I am currently shooting with an R5 but shoot with a bunch of different rigs. In the past its been Sony or Canon but thinking about moving over to Nikon as they have some really impressive video features now. Lights are mostly Sola 2100 (spot / wide beam). Cheers! 🤙🏽

[@ManJaIndo]

Nice video, thanks for sharing

[@DiveHard]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@phh7637]

This is on my things to do before I die bucket list! I need to crack in with it though! Love Indo having been many times but never to RA. Great video by the way. Excellent job! Thanks.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! It’s definitely a top bucket list item! You may want to do it again and again, so get on with it! 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@gilNYC]

WOWWWW! Incredible video. Will be there Xmas, so excited! Can I ask what camera you shot this on?

[@DiveHard]

thank you! 🙏🏽 and awesome! you will have an awesome time! I shot most of this with the canon r5. i would expect similar results from any modern mirrorless camera though - can't go wrong these days. enjoy!! 🤙🏽

[@gleicieengeler9388]

Btw, I found your channel while looking for information about Alor. Well done, beautiful images and super nice narrative. Congrats!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 Alor definitely has gnarly currents, more so than other locations. I would avoid it for now until you look forward to strong currents. Avoiding the several days after a full moon also generally results in less strong currents. Cheers and dive hard! 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@Sopha0ne]

Incredible Images !! Which camera & lens do you use ? thx

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! I was mostly using A7s3 with a 16-35

[@zwe816]

Amazing video. enjoyed watching it. What equipment did you use ?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 dji air 2s in the sky, a7s3 and r5 underwater and topside. A few shots with the Zv-e1 which I’m enjoying a lot as well

[@deebKen]

Beautiful footages!! Glad this was on my algorithm! I wish I can film and edit like you one day!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽Glad that the algorithm led you here! Keep at it and enjoy the process! You should see what my videos looked like 14 years ago 😂 Cheers! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@Dave2Con]

Loving this style of your videos! Can i ask what camera/lens's your are shooting with? Both above and below the water

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 My cameras change a fair bit but for this one I used an R5 and the 16-35, 28-80 and 90mm macro. Above water its the Mavic Air 2S + Canon c70 mostly with the 16-35 (+speedbooster)

[@willylasano2684]

Wow.. Great video! What camera do you use?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 currently it’s the a7s3, r5 and mavic 3 classic 🤙🏽

[@emmanuelpollino3833]

Hi great video , what is your camera and lens for to dive plz ? 😍

[@DiveHard]

thank you 🙏🏽I am currently using an r5 + 16-35 f4, 28-80 and 90mm macro. cheers! 🤙🏽

[@huntress44]

One of the best dive videos I've seen in a very long time. Just, beautiful! Visibility isn't really that terrible for me. Raja Ampat & Tubbataha are my dream diving destinations but I'm too broke to afford either at the moment. One day! 🤞

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I agree the visibility is isn’t a big deal - it’s never super clear in Raja and that’s okay. It’s still mind blowing. Tubbataha also on my list! Save up and Dive Hard! 🤙🏽

[@pames240]

Amazing video! This place is incredible… I’m wondering if’s possible to dive as a beginner in Raja Ampat… what do you think?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 it is really incredible. However, I would definitely advise beginners against going to raja until they have more experience (minimum 50-100 recent dives + experience with current/reef hooks). For a few reasons. The dives can be challenging with current, etc. and aside from the obvious safety risk, as a beginner you risk damaging the coral which in my opinion is super bad juju. It’s also not cheap, and you won’t appreciate it as much as you will after you have more experience (since you’ll be more focused on the skills of diving vs. taking in everything that is going on around you). You should go, but you’d get similar ‘value’ as a beginner diver going other places first, and then step it up the destinations over time with more experience. Cheers and Dive Hard! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@eugenelee1250]

btw what is your camera setup ?

[@DiveHard]

Nauticam R5 with wacp a lot of the time, sometime with a 16-35 and a dome. Generally prefer ambient light but depends on the conditions

[@lifequestfilms]

Beautiful!!! It's on the top of my list.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! It should be! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@elizac8997]

Your video appeared in my feed and I'm so glad it did! 😀 I am a fan of snorkeling, but you've almost convinced me that I should take a serious diving class. 😀 Your videos are amazing! You almost forget to breath when looking at your underwater clips. I have two questions for you: 1. What kind of underwater camera(s) did you use for your most recent videos? 2. Have you dived in Egypt before? (If not, I think you would like it 😀)

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 glad you found it. You should definitely get your dive certification, especially if you already like snorkeling and appreciate the ocean. Stick with it until you get comfortable and you’ll never look back. I use a lot of cameras but I currently bounce between an a73 and r5. But all modern mirrorless cameras will produce similar results. Egypt is on the list and I know the viz and colors are mind blowing. Stay tuned 😉🤙🏽

[@HarleyIDDRC]

This is great. Thanks!

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@eugenelee1250]

I am going to Misool end of this March, I can't wait !! Your video is always top-notch man Fantastic work

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽that is awesome. I think visibility *should* be better at that time of year, though you never know. Either way, I'm sure you'll have a blast. Cheers! 🤙🏽

[@praveenbk21]

Wow .... night dive clip was amazing 👏

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 there was some really cool action on the night dives we had. Especially the black water 🤙🏽

[@Deep-sea-tv]

What an amazing video showcasing fascinating details about the underwater world! Could you please share the type of equipment used for filming and the lighting setup underwater

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I’m currently using an a7s3, r5 and mavic 3 classic most of the time. I also use the osmo pocket 3 quite a bit these days. I’ll probably do an in-depth video on my set up since it’s a very common question. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@GhettoSuguru]

AMAZING!!!! What's the average depth you guys dived in ?

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 average depth for me on most dives was probably in the 15-25m range. But spent a good amount of time around 10-15m as well. I think it really depends on the dive site and conditions - I go where the life is

[@gavind1482]

Just got back from diving in Thailand and was reviewing the stuff on my Gopro when I came across your video and needless to say I have a ton of stuff to learn. You have some seriously mind blowing footage ! Please share gear tips n resources that helped you reach this level. Thank you

[@DiveHard]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏🏽 I started with a GoPro and my first videos were janky AF. It’s frequently requested so I’ll probably do a dedicated gear and technique series at some point. I do do in person video workshops - if you’re interested in that reach out via email. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@ttb1513]

@@DiveHardVery impressive video footage. Is there anything you can say on how much a liveaboard trip like this costs, a ballpark range? Thanks.

[@DiveHard]

@@ttb1513 thank you! They range - this trip was listed at something like $6.5k. But you can go cheaper, most Liveaboard’s are in the $3-$5k range

[@princetandukar9290]

Please make a video on the filming and diving gear you use! Kinda like a what's in my bag!! That would be awesome

[@DiveHard]

Thank you for the idea! It’s a common request so thinking about doing a gear and technique series for KZbin. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@JBGoing]

thanks..show me ur film...I'm also making plans to go to Rajaampot. Your video helped me a lot.

[@DiveHard]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 you’ll have an awesome time