Jump to content

TimG

Super Moderators

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Country

    United Kingdom
View Profile Find content

Posts posted by TimG

    @Troporobo is your man for info on this - and will I'm sure chip-in.

     

    Based on his recommendations my partner and I did Anilao and Puerta Galera some years ago and really enjoyed it.

     

    Muck diving in Anilao is good (and I used to run muck diving trips in a resort in the Lembeh Straits) and we had 5 days there. It's not all muck but lots of macro critters.

     

    Puerta Galera (PG) is a boat ride away and an easy transfer - so little wasted time travelling. A variety of dives around there with some interesting critters including rhinopeas. We spent another 5-6 days there. 

     

    • Like 1
    • Thanks 2

    24 minutes ago, Davide DB said:

    I am naive, but I dream of an advertising campaign in which the company boasts that it has not only succeeded in making a 20% more powerful battery, but that it has taken special care in the design so that it is compatible with previous models. 

     

    In contrast to GoPro, a number of the camera manufacturers (or nearly all of them?) seem to have standardised on batteries which seem to last through generations of cameras. My Nikon D100, 200, 300, 700, 800, Z6 and Z6III all used the same battery format but with some technical changes on their capacity - but all were interchangeable. Even the "pro" series, D5, D6, Z9 use/used a common format. 

     

    Totally agree on cables. Is USB-C the new brave hope? My iPhone 12 is the only thing I have left with Lightning. Phew....

    Well done EU! 

    • Like 1

    7 hours ago, canislupus said:

    Finally, for my own health I have changed the flights to a day later. I will have to visit Singapore for 1 day.

    I still think would be feasible if my first flight is on time, and that is a big IF…😅

    Thank you for your help and info.

    Cheers.


    A day in Singapore is no hardship. If you like Indian food, go into the Indian part of town. Great eateries. 

    • Like 2

    Yeah, as Chris says, having one ticket to check baggage from departure airport to final destination makes changes WAY easier.

     

    Timing could be quite tight. Again, as Chris says, if you can do it anywhere, Changi is the place. An amazing airport. I'd be tempted to grab someone from customs service as soon as you can, be super nice and outline the tight connection. They may be able to assist in speeding you through and getting to the front off queues. If, on the other hand, they are relaxed about it... there's your cue!

    • Like 1

    Similar, I’m sure. The Subal and Nauticam viewfinders have a threaded end to them. A large circular, threaded retaining ring screws on to the viewfinder threads inside the housing and holds it place. Subal use two o-rings on the shaft of the viewfinder to prevent water ingress into the housing. 
     

    To remove the viewfinder you unscrew the retaining ring and gently pull the viewfinder out. To refit, push the viewfinder back through the hole in the housing back and refit the retaining ring and tighten gently. 

    2 hours ago, canislupus said:

    I think changing a viewfinder is my worst nightmare.

    No clue how to do it, and attached in the housing forever

     

    I thought the same thing but, if it's anything like the Subal or Nauticam system, it is dead easy and takes 3-4 minutes. If you have a vacuum valve system on the housing it's easy to check that you have got it on right and the seal is good. 

    Hey!

     

    I’d suggest not going for “dive” luggage and choosing non-descript bags that draw less attention. 
     

    I’ve been using Eagle Creek wheeled bags for decades. For my latest,  I bought a Cargo Hauler XT 120 litre about 2 years ago which has done several dive trips,  It will take the standard airline 23kgs with ease and is really easy to pull. The bag is as lightweight as I’ve found but also tough.

     

    I’ve had an Eagle Creek wheel disintegrate on one occasion and EC replaced the wheel with minimal fuss. 

    • Like 2

Important Information

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Guidelines We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.