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Started Jul 12, 2021 | Discussions thread
Architeuthis Regular Member • Posts: 491
Re: type of mask best for wide field of view?

PHXAZCRAIG wrote:

As I research some suggestions here, I start to wonder about different mask designs.

For instance, what sort of mask (or specific model) gives the best side view? Is a low-volume mask any better in the water? What about models with side windows? What about vertical field of view as well?

I think side windows are not good for UW-photographers. Many prefer a mask without side windows and made of black silicone to shield incident light from aside...

Perhaps a mask with glasses that are relatively long in vertical direction (e.g. this here: https://scubaonline.de/TUSA-Freedom-one-pro-Mask-Farbe-QB-Black-QB-BK?curr=EUR&pk_campaign=cpc&pk_kwd=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiZisvqHe8QIVC5_VCh3qCwxLEAQYCiABEgKp7_D_BwE) is good when using varifocal glued in lenses, so that the varifocal range can extend longer....

I also will be sticking my mask up against a 180 degree viewfinder for the camera. Not sure it makes a difference if the mask glass is angled out a bit, but I'd like to know before I get in the water.

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