Divemaster with extra gear a good idea?

topflowerrubberforever · Jun 3, 2005

Hey all,

I'm planning to do my divemaster course in August and since I'll be diving for free(internship) after that, I was wondering if carrying a camera and being a divemaster at the same time is a good idea. I have a Nikonos V and an SB105 strobe so it gets bulky sometimes. Would it be smart to be a DM and carry a camera at the same time? Would I be able to carry out my "job" and take pictures without problems?

Thanks
Jalal

dlegros · Jun 3, 2005

I would have to say no. You should be focussing on what you're doing, not the photography, which effectively makes you a solo diver.

Just my 2bar

Dom

RICHinNC · Jun 3, 2005

Im not a DM....and I have never stayed in a Holiday Inn Express either.....but if you were hired to DM...then DM....if you were hired to take pics.....take pics. But I dont think the two mix.

miketsp · Jun 3, 2005

Are you prepared to jettison your gear if you need both hands?
Or would you hesitate?

MikeFerrara · Jun 3, 2005

No taking pics when you are DMing especially if you are assisting during training.

dive_lover88 · Jun 3, 2005

As a noob diver, i would expect a DM to come to my side shld i ever get into trouble(touch wood), i don't expect him wandering off somewhere taking photos...simply said, don't bring your cam along

oceancrest67 · Jun 3, 2005

Will you be hired on and assisting as a DM? If so, then it would seem obvious to concentrate on performing your DM tasks...do not mix your own personal diving when working as a DM. The seperation is quite obvious.

The Kraken · Jun 3, 2005

Ditto on all of the above.

the K

Rick Murchison · Jun 3, 2005

The one exception is in the case where your employer has assigned you the task of taking pictures during the dive. For example, you may be tasked with taking a souvenir shot of each diver near the Mermaid statue or near the bowsprit on the wreck.
But taking a camera for personal use in addition to your assigned duties is a no-no.
Rick

Divesherpa · Jun 3, 2005

No would be my answer also. I occasionally have the opportunity to DM (when I'm not teaching) and there's no way I could take a camera. It looks unprofessional and is a distraction from your duties, primarily, insuring the safety of all of your divers. Take the camera on days off, not on days of training or work.

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