
2024 Thailand Diving Trip 4K
Spent 3 weeks in Thailand for the 2024 New Year holiday. One week in Bangkok and the rest in Koh Tao diving with various operators. Thailand is one of the best countries we've visited. The diving is outstanding, even in the off-season for the gulf. Can't imagine diving in April (peak season) where the water clarity is highest. As you will see, we encountered crazy currents and almost pitch-black turbidity at Sail Rock, a 2hr boat ride from the island. This was a bit of a gamble, as this site, known for its currents and pelagic sightings (ie Whale sharks), is also known as the best dive site in the gulf when visibility is higher in the spring. This is the first trip shooting with the Sony a6700 with a 16mm prime lens. Underwater footage mostly from the A6700. Set up for the camera is an Ikelite DLM housing with 6" dome port and a single Kraken 7000lm light on a flex arm. Some shots were with the GoPro 11 black. If you're considering upgrading your underwater video from a GoPro, I 100% recommend moving to a new mirrorless. The colors, clarity, and low-light performance are miles better than the GoPro.
