recommended u/w shops in hong kong or singapore
07/02/2010
Hi,
I'm looking to buy an Inon Z-240 so thought it might well be cheaper than the UK if I picked it up in either HK or Singapore when I'm over there later this year.
Does anyone know of any decent underwater shops in either of these places where I could get a strobe up from?
Cheers,
James.
What size alum key/Hex Wrench for Sea-sea Fibre optical cable ends
07/02/2010
Hi
Does any one know what size Hex wrench/Alum Key is needed to unscrew the Grub screw in the end of a Older style Sea-sea Optical Fibre cable , as Had to cut cable as was damaged and now need to re attach the end.
from the looks of it the size must be 0.75mm-1mm or somewhere around that size , it is very tiny thats for sure .
if someone knows or knows a Contact email for Sea-sea that I could ask would be great
Thanks
Mark
Sorry don't know model number of Cable but is 7 years old Black all over inc Ends , ha one 90˚ bend in one end with small blue o-ring on each end.And held to cable with Hex Head grub screw.
Best strobe for Canon S80/Ikelite # 6140.08?
03/02/2010
Hi there,
From previous threads, I'm thinking the Inon Z-240 1) because of the positive feedback, size, weight, and standard battery capacity, and 2) it'll be future-proof if (when cash allows) I can upgrade to a proper u/w DSLR system.
2 q's if I may for the experts:
1) Any other options worth recommending (Ikelite strobes obviously come to mind)?
2) I've already bought the Ikelite #9523.31 release tray so what else would I need to get the whole ball joint et al setup in hand?
Many thanks - can't wait to get back in the water
Cheers,
James.
[OFFER] Ikelite Housing for Canon HV10
27/01/2010
The item you are looking at is a used[b] Ikelite 6070 video housing for the Canon HV10 camcorder [/b](not included). I ruined the camera, and I have another video setup so I am going to sell the housing.
Meanwhile, I have purchased a HV10, so if you are interested in either the housing, or the the housing with the Cam, with our without the GunLux lights, let me know.
When initially posting this, the housing was 1 1/2 years old and still under Ikelite warranty. It is in a well condition, technically perfect and surely waterproof, however minor signs of usage. Nothing has changed until then.
A full description of the housing is @ http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/can_hv10.html.
The housing retails at 900 € - [b]my price suggestion is 600 €[/b] for the housing or 1000 € for the housing-camcorder.
If you have a HV10 or not, this is surely the housing of your choice and a unique chance to enter the HD-under-water-world. If you have no HD camcorder yet, you may want to consider buying this housing with my HV10. Combine this with the lights, and you have one of the best HD cams, a great housing and lights for surely below ... well, we'll see!
Any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Gregor
Do you use an OLYMPUS DSLR underwater?
26/01/2010
Hi,
if you use a [b]OLYMPUS[/b] DSLR underwater, speak English, and use it in an underwater housing please show up here and let us know the details about your rig. The idea is to gather something like a digital underwater photography usergroup that can share user experience and advice that is typical for this brand of camera and lenses. Of course third party lenses are welcome into the discussion, too!
I must admit, that I have only occasional experience with [b]OLYMPUS[/b] DSLR systems.
I have shot the E-330 in an original Olympus housing underwater during a testival.
I personally own a compact [b]OLYMPUS[/b] m:ju 725 camera and housing, but that does
qualify me as a long run poster in this thread. I hope more experience users will
show up here.
You are invited to introduce your rig in this space and bomb everyone with questions...
Looking forward to read that.
Wich Housing do I need for Nikon D-80 with 18-200mm lense?
25/01/2010
Hi
I was asked to find a sutible housing for a Nikon D-80 with a 18-200mm lense,
so far I found that the Ikelite housing does not support this specific lense.
I do not know much about photography but I photograph underwater for 2 years now, and was asked to help
on this matter due to english skills and some knowledge in the field.
I need information about any housing that supports this lense, and recomendations for full systems with 2 basic external strobes.
Max depth is of no importance, time is more important than price.
Eli
Canon Housing Leaks - Easy DIY Fix
24/01/2010
I have had quite a few people bring Canon Compact Housings to me for help over the last couple of years, as they have had small leaks for no apparent reason. These housings have mostly been the G7, G9, G10, A610, A620, A630, A640, A710, A720.
What I have found on close inspection is that there are 3 or 4 mould release lines (no. of lines depending on the model) in the main 'o' ring groove on the door. These 'lines' run across the groove and very obviously would stop the 'o' ring seating in the groove correctly.
It seems that most people have leaks in the shallows with their Canon housings. Either on descending or after a deeper dive with no problem, a leak is evident as they ascend into the last 10 meters. This is typical of an 'o' ring that has not seated correctly, so that's why I started looking closer.
I had one desperate photographer who wanted me to try anything to have their housing fixed. So I promised to find the leak source. It was a Canon G9 housing, I could see the water entering the housing as a very small drip that ran down the 'O' Ring until it pooled at the bottom.
I decided to sand the Mould Release line, as this was exactly where the drip eminated from. I used a piece of very fine wet&dry;sand paper (600 grit), I wrapped a small piece around a small aluminium ruler (about 2mm thick), then gently sanded the mould release line, until it was level with the bottom of the groove.
I actually did the sanding a step at a time and inspected the progress with a magnifying glass (Actually I used a ReefNet SubSee Magnifier, as it was stronger than a magnifying glass) and progressed until the mould release line was finally non-existent and the 'O' Ring groove had a flat bottom, rather than a step at the Mould Release line. It was quite easy to see the problem with a magnifying glass before sanding, and that it was smooth after the sanding. I also sanded the other 3 mould release lines in this particular housing, as they also were raised more than they should be.
I was so confident that I had fixed the problem, I took the housing with its camera on a dive immediately after fixing it, and it was dry as a bone.... which it hadn't been for quite a few prior dives. It has since proved to be perfectly sealed and hasn’t leaked since.
Check-out your own housing if it has these mould release lines, I'd get it fixed pretty soon.
I have now fixed more Canon Housings and all have been successful. I have also just fixed a G11 housing that leaked on its first dive, it had exactly the same problem. It also explains to me why some housings leak and some don't. This mould release line is more evident in some housings than others.
BTW, I also manufacture an electronic Leak Detector for the Canon G7, G9, G10 & now G11 housings - see the web link below.
Photos & Sketch following so you can see how to do this work yourself.
camcorder and UW housing
22/01/2010
Hello there,
I need your help! I want to buy a video camera and housing. All under USD 2000,00. For internet HD video, maybe some clips for local TV. Could you provide advice, I'd rather buy something new, but if a reaaly good second hand opportunity comes I would evaluate... I have NO IDEA WHATSOEVER about filming UW, cameras and all that.....
Thank you!!
Jorge
Equinox HD6 and Sony HC9 - opinions please
21/01/2010
Hi,
I'm looking to get my first video kit. The kit will be used in blue water to record my own dives but I'd like it to be capable enough to film day trips once I have the skills.
My budget would allow a camera such as the Sony HC9 and I've found an Equinox HD6 housing with 2.5"LCD and wide angle lense for £350 (US$ 560). The housing is 1yr old.
How do people rate this housing? And does it make a difference having the wide angle lense on the camera inside the housing rather than on the housing itself?
Also, how necessary is manual white balance? I ask because this housing doesn't allow that control. I believe that Equinox can add extra controls but don't know what sort of cost that would incur.
Thanks,
Ed
iTTL Support
18/01/2010
I use a Nikon D90 in an Aquatica housing and I was interested in upgrading my current strobes. Although I primarily shoot in manual, I would like the option to use TTL as well. So my question is, are there any strobes that support Nikon's iTTL without requiring a separate external converter? Thanks in advance for the advice.
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