Raja Ampat & Fakfak Trip March 2009.

Here are some of the shots I took, during my trip to Raja Ampat & Fakfak (16-28th March 2009).I was instantly blown away by the colors and beauty from both places. The diving there was excellent and the marine live is simply amazing. Definitely an eye opener...

I was on board the excellent MSY Seahorse and had the pleasure of diving with them. This is definitely one of the best LOB, I've ever been on. Excellent services and great hospitality. The quality of services range from the very professional and helpful crews to the delicious 5 star meals. I felt too pampered... Thanks a lot guys!

Enjoy and Happy Viewing the pictures...

* All pictures were taken with the Canon G10, Twin strobes (Z240 & D2000), DIY Dome Port & Macro Lenses.

Ed.

A few more...

Me and my DIY dome port for the OEM Canon housing...

Click below for the rest of the pictures of Part I:

Raja Ampat & Fak-fak Trip March 2009 (Part I)

Thanks for viewing and hope you all like them... Constructive comments are welcome!

Ed.

I am VERY happy to hear that you highly recommend the MSY Seahorse....we are doing the same itinerary on the MSY Seahorse this December 2009.

Hi Ed,

As usual you have exceptional quality images from your P&S. . . . absolutely beautiful.

Now, about that home-made dome. . . . where are the pics and the DIY report?

I'm sure that there would be some very interested observers around here. . . . me for one!

Bruce...

great capture on that wobbie Ed!

As always stunning shots from a "point & shoot". You really show that it is the person behind the lens and not the lens itself....

Great serie, the light is very soft, all really clear shots, thanks for sharing

Ed that Sunburst and crinoids is a real stunner, love the rays of light. And the wobbe shot is great.

Would also love to hear your DIY tale! Off to Anilao and Tubbataha in 2 weeks and would love to find some sort of wide angle option!

Steve

Thanks a lot for all of your kind words, everyone...

AMW - The Seahorse is excellent and I'm sure that you're going to have a great time.

Ed.

Simply great job Ed!

Keep it up

Very nice images!

Thanks for sharing them.

Ellen

Now, about that home-made dome. . . . where are the pics and the DIY report?

I'm sure that there would be some very interested observers around here. . . . me for one!

 

Bruce...

Would also love to hear your DIY tale! Off to Anilao and Tubbataha in 2 weeks and would love to find some sort of wide angle option!

 

Steve

Here are a couple of shots on my DIY dome...

Items used and how it's done:

Items

1 unit of Inon Dome Port for UWL-100

1 Couplings Connector (PCX 56 - 43 - 4" x 3") PipeConx

How it's done

Insert the Inon dome port into the coupling connector (larger end - 4"), you may find it difficult to do so. Use a hair dryer to soften the connector and then apply a lil bit of silicon grease for easy inserting of the dome.

Adjust the dome & coupling to level, then tighten the stainless steel banding to secure the dome.

Once the dome is securely tighten, proceed to cut the bottom part of the coupling. Cut according to the bottom part of the stainless steel banding (reason - for better and closer fit to the housing lens port). DO NOT over cutting the edge, cos the banding might not be able to securely tighten the coupling to the housing.

Now, apply a lil grease on inner part of the coupling and insert it over the OEM housing lens port (not to close to the housing - 0.5 in apart). Tighten the stainless steel banding sparingly (hand strength tighten is enough). "Ting!" Now, you have a DIY dome port for your Canon OEM G10 housing. However, there are a few precautions that you need to take for the dome to work effectively.

Precautions

1. Attach the dome in a cool and dry place, to avoid fogging.

2. Note that the coupling is semi hard and when under pressure, it tend to contract closer to the housing port. Make sure you adjust it according to proportionally during your descend. If not, the coupling tends to bend to one side. This problem is solved when you reached 8m and below.

Pros & Cons

Pros

1. You can now use the actual built in 28mm of the G10, instead of the 28mm with magnification, underwater.

2. It is an external attachment, so no worries on flooding. You can still use it even when it floods, however it will no longer be the actual 28mm.

Cons

1. Need to pay attention during descends and adjust the coupling

2. Slight vignetting at the depth of 7m and above

Well... Just like a saying, you win some, you lose some. Have fun experimenting with it and I hope the info helps.

Ed.

PS. It is your own responsibility if you should decide to try it so please practice with caution. I am NOT gonna take any responsibility for any damages or flooding under any situations, during the course of your DIY.

Hey Ed,

So we finally get to see some wide shots from your G10. As always great shots. Love the froggie, wobbie and the closeup of the anemone....Thanks for sharing..also thanks for the DIY dome port info.

Cheers,

Diggy

Hey Ed,

 

So we finally get to see some wide shots from your G10. As always great shots. Love the froggie, wobbie and the closeup of the anemone....Thanks for sharing..also thanks for the DIY dome port info.

 

Cheers,

 

Diggy

Thanks Diggy...

Yup, finally had the chance to mess around with the limited WA shots and glad to know that you like them...

Ed.

Thanks Diggy...

Yup, finally had the chance to mess around with the limited WA shots and glad to know that you like them...

 

Ed.

Is that the setup you use to get your extreme wide angle shots?

Thanks

I just checked out your website, Edven. Very cool!!!!

You definitely have a natural eye for H2O photography...

Is that the setup you use to get your extreme wide angle shots?

 

Thanks

Yup! No additional lenses, just the built in 28mm. However, I wish for a wider lens. Looks like I'll have to DIY again...

Ed.

I just checked out your website, Edven. Very cool!!!!

You definitely have a natural eye for H2O photography...

Thanks a lot...

Ed.

Ed, it looks like you fed the little froggie to the wobbie. How could you? ;-)

Another great DIY job. How about you post the write up on your macro adapter using wetsuit leg seal?