Posts posted by TimG
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4 hours ago, Chris Ross said: First thing I would try is getting a new hotshoe cable assembly, I would guess they are the weakest link. If I recall they plug onto the UWT board.
Yeah, I agree. Get a new hot shoe and replace that assembly. As Chris says, they do indeed plug into the board - as you’ve seen.
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1 hour ago, CaolIla said: The new booster are really small in comparaison of the old one.. no reason for me to dive without it.
The ease of fitting the new Booster and the size was one of the prime reasons I switched from the older Retra Pro to the newer model. Handling the Retra with the Booster - rather than the Superchargers - is a major improvement. As you rightly say, why wouldn’t you dive without the Booster!?
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Ooooo, just read the lens hood is $199.99. That has to be top value, right? It’s black, it’s tough, it looks cool. That’s $199.99 right there. I may order one. Forget the camera.
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Hi BJS
Not to M4/3 but I “downgraded” from D800 to D500 about 8 years ago and am still using the D500. Haven’t regretted it for a second. I’ve posted many times about the advantages of sub-FF in terms of cost, portability and ergonomics - and no noticeable quality cost unless, maybe, serious commercial use or massive prints involved.
There are a good few M4/3 members who will join in.
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2 hours ago, CaolIla said: Sorry I was not fast enough to look away....
Sorry mate. I should have given you more warning. Feel better soon.
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20 minutes ago, makar0n said: SSD separately + and an enclosure (for example Samsung 990 Pro 4TB and Sabrent EC-NVME
makar0n gave me really helpful advice with this some time ago and I got the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB and an enclosure. The work of moments to put it together and it works like a charm. I use it as my main photo storage attached to..... [look away, makar0n]...... a Mac Studio. It would certainly be perfect for a travel storage disk.
One thing I did find and that was new to me, is that you have to pick the right USB-C cable to make sure you get the best possible speed. I thought they were all just two plugs and a cable. Seems they ain't. What works best (for me, anyway) is a 20GB/s cable.
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1 hour ago, OneYellowTang said: Howver the most interesting approach I've seen (but I can't get my wife to agree with this yet) is to have someone on "beach support" so that when you just start emerging from the surf your "support" runs into the water, grabs your camera, runs back out before the next wave breaks... I've seen this done a few times - the coordination and timing is pretty impressive (the "support" person is committing to getting pretty wet in cold water, usually without the thermal protection). I've seen camera rigs make it up to dry sand without any issues, meanwhile the diver usually gets pummeled in the surf zone.
I think we need a video of this!
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Hey Geoff!
Great to have you with us and welcome to Waterpixels.
Film in Raja eh? Not too many folks think about doing that these days. I can well understand you hesitating though over the switch to digital given the timing. I have to say though, it's not a difficult transition. Well, other than on your bank account of course! THat's pretty painful.
We hope you enjoy the forum.
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9 minutes ago, bghazzal said:
Tropical breeze or not, If the crew didn't fan you efficiently on the dive deck, I think it could still qualify as a tough dive 😁I try not to see it in heroic terms.
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At the other end of this He Man spectrum......
Although admittedly not "local", I was diving from MV Harmoni in Raja a few weeks ago.
Whilst the tropical sun beat down on the canvas awning which flapped languidly in the breeze, the crew put all my gear, except mask and camera, in the RIB.
I sauntered down the steps and took a comfortable seat on the RIB tube. We drove to the dive site and the crew held gear on the RIB tube to allow arms to be slipped through whilst offering to do up the buckles. I said I could manage. A gentle backward roll led into the 29 degree water.
The RIB was waiting for me on ascent. The crew pulled my gear out of the water, removed my fins and I climbed the 3-rung ladder.
On returning to Harmoni, I wandered up the steps to the deck enjoying the sunshine whilst the crew took my gear, except mask and camera, rinsed it, filled the tank with Nitrox ... and handed me a glass of chilled juice and a fresh towel.
No sweat was raised. No heart pounded. I made it all look easy.
As the US Marines would say, OOO-rah.
More mango juice, sir?
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I must admit to being puzzle by the negative comments on the Eneloop Pros. Yep, agreed that the white non-Pros ones seem to last for years before they start to show even the slightest degrade. My oldest Pros (I've got about 32 of them) are maybe 4 years old and have certainly been recharged many times over many dive trips in USB-driven EBL fast chargers but, so far at least, are as a good as gold.
But maybe I have just tempted fate.....
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On 7/5/2025 at 12:24 AM, Davide DB said: If you do tech dives just keep in mind that below 40 m, Stixs will shrink like marshmallow. Been there done that.
As Chris pointed out, closed cells pvc foam with a density of 25/30 kg/m3 is the safe choice.
I don't think I've ever dived to 40m (wimp?) but I've had my Stix to just over 30m lots of times. Never had an issue.
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3 hours ago, Kristin said: I don't have instagram but will try to find him on ebay, thanks!
You mean here? If anyone wants them, please do reach out :)
Yeah, here, on good ol'Waterpixels.net. Nothing to lose, eh? It costs nothing!
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Another vote for Stix Jumbo. Long-lasting, easy to change and relatively inexpensive (as u/w photo gear goes!)
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Roatan: seeking recommendations
in Trip Reports & Travel
Hey guys
Each year I organise a dive trip for 20-24 people all of whom are connected in one way or another to Ocean Explorers dive centre in Sint Maarten.
For 2027 we’re considering Roatan. I’m looking for recommendations: resort or liveaboard? Good operator? Good resort? Best location? Best time of year? What to avoid?
The clientele are looking for 3-4 star quality.
Any ideas, tips, recommendations would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!