Dave_Hicks

Pretty aggressive response! But it turns out you are also incorrect with some of your facts. You can use every single one of these optics on the Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras like the Z9, Z8, Z7, etc as well as Sony E-mount. (WWL-C if not the 1b, but basically the same thing) You can use all but the WWL on the Nikon F mount DSLRs like the D850, 800, etc.

Just a dose of reality. Unless you have a proven design to print from, just getting the measurements is only the start of the process. Expect to spend some hours in CAD working on the model, pick your print materials, print it, watch for it to get FUBARed in the process. Then you get a complete print and notice that it's off by a millimeter or two, fix the design, reprint, avoid printer fubar, test it again. Repeat until perfect. Not to say you can't do this. I'm looking forward to the day I need a new gear and have a reason to design and print one. However, it takes a good amount of skill and experience to do this, and I would not embark on it without the help of someone who has been 3d printing for a while and has some (5-10?) hours to burn. (or use this as an excuse to learn a major new hobby!)

I was actually going to suggest this. I have a set of sealed ziplock bags and a USB powered vacuum designed for 3d print spools. It is cheap, has about 20 bags, desiccant, and is fully reusable. It would fit all but your long wildlife lenses. Certainly all UW lenses. About $20: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9MKSRJ1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I had a sola for years, and after a while it became a problem to keep the charge contacts clean enough to work. They also don't have user serviceable / swappable batteries. If it runs out of power between dives, it's done. After some time, the battery won't hold a charge anymore and needs to be returned for service. It's usually best to invest in a light that has a field replaceable battery so you can carry two.

Personally, i do not like the one-button focus lights. They overload too many functions on the single button, with long presses and short presses, which make them complicated to use. Kraken makes two button lights as well, where one button controls mode and the other power level. These are much better IMHO.

Apparently, Phil can tell a difference between the two. Perhaps in a swimming pool test? My experience using both type I and type II on 100's of dives is that I can't tell from the photos that I take which strobe was used. I never use the diffusers on the 330s. In any case, neither of these strobes is being made any more. If you want or need one, I suggest you take the bird in hand, be it type I or type II.

Yeah. I posted at article with a design for TPU based plugs. Two designs. 90 degree elbow connector with TPU tip. 180 degree straight connector 100% TPU.

No, I don't think so. The plastic connector will not stay in place without something like an o-ring or rubber bushing. The rubber parts you are reusing are proprietary to your specific brand of cables. What I see in your photo are in no way common or universal across cables or housings. Does your housing have a rubber bushing or connector built in? Also not common or universal.

Where did the rubber parts in your picture come from? This seems incomplete or you left out some steps...

No, i seriously doubt if you will be able to tell a difference.

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Back in March. Did a ten day Rodney Fox cruise in the area. It was great.

Happy Happy! [Mosshead Warbonnet - Sunrise Reef, Gig Harbor WA]

Here are a few of my favorites of the year: [Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker - Puget Sound] [Wolf eel - Puget Sound] [Scalyhead Sculpin - Puget Sound] [Strawberry Soft Coral / Sculpin / Lemon Nudibranch] [Leafy Sea Dragon - Adelaide, NSW]

I just logged in and got a safety warning as the https certificate seems to be missing.

I flew into Cabo a year or so ago with bags full of Rebreather and Camera gear. My strategy to avoid getting nabbed by the camera-tax vultures was simple but effective: I put the dive gear in a pair of big pelican cases I put the camera gear in a standard checked suitcase (well packed, Nauticam housing in its padded box) I walked the pelicans through customs myself, and the vultures pounced on me instantly, only to be disappointed that I only had diving equipment. My wife walked right behind me with the standard suitcases, and strolled right on past.

I've used Novus #2 and a microfiber cloth to clean off water marks from a glass flat port. It's got some very fine grit that works just fine without marring the glass.

I made a number of cables with that material as well, but they don't work well with Sea & Sea strobes. It was fine with Inon however. The 613 multicore fiber is a lot more resilient than they plastic fiber or TosLink, and is the material of choice if you can get it.

Why do we need to reference WetPixel? I'd like to see this board steering traffic away from that site, not back to it.

I also use a cheap sided cooler to carry my big D850/Nauticam rig. To deal with rips in a cheap bag, buy two! Mine have lasted over 5 years, so its working well.

There is no need and no advantage in doing this. I have both types and don't notice the difference or have a preference. Enjoy them as is, these are great stobes.

The Olympus TG-6 gets recommended and used all the time. I know plenty of people who have both ILC and a TG-6 as well. They are great cameras for some people all the time, and other people some of the time.

Glad to see some more PNW folks! Welcome!!

You can substitute a TosLINK cable. Try to find one with a 2mm (2.2OD) cable and it will work nearly as well. I think the multi-fiber is maybe more durable and bends better, but the light transmition seems to be similar enough to work on most strobes. There are a bunch on Amazon, so find one like this available in your region. Get long cables, and cut into 1meter or 1.5meter lengths. Amazon.com: DteeDck Digital Optical Audio Cable 6 feet, Fiber Optic Cable Ultra-Thin Cord, SPDIF Toslink Optical Cable Compatible with TV Sound Bar Home Theater PS4 Xbox Samsung Vizio : Electronics

Scissors can mangle or distort the cable if they are not fine or sharp enough. I have had good luck using a utility knife razor, pressing it to the cable, and tapping it with a small hammer to make the cut super fast. Nice and clean!