ScubaBoard - Scuba Diving Forum - Diving Social Network http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 10:48:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/images_sb/misc/rss.png ScubaBoard - Scuba Diving Forum - Diving Social Network http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ Canon WP-DC18 Case Repair , rubber of button broken http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/canon-corner/455382-canon-wp-dc18-case-repair-rubber-button-broken.html Thu, 23 May 2013 10:22:16 GMT I'm looking for the Canon WP-DC18 Case Repairing. I just found the rubber of 2 button was broken. It looks the problems are caused by aging. I'm also worried about the rubber of other buttons. Anyone has gotten the same issue ? how to fix ? Does Canon or dive shop provide repairing ? See below pic

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]]> The Canon Corner sshen77 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/canon-corner/455382-canon-wp-dc18-case-repair-rubber-button-broken.html Fish ID please! Green leafy looking fish. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/name-critter/455379-fish-id-please-green-leafy-looking-fish.html Thu, 23 May 2013 08:01:02 GMT Saw this on a shallow sandy area, hiding/camouflaging near weeds. Hides effectively I'd say. Not sure if it's a juvenile frogfish cause it's got a horn-like thing on top of the head, and snout resemblance too. Flat on the side, and seems to have no or little pectoral fins. Any leads? Thanks!

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]]> Name that Critter gesguerra http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/name-critter/455379-fish-id-please-green-leafy-looking-fish.html new to diving deep http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/introductions-greets/455378-new-diving-deep.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:46:42 GMT after a good chunk of a lifetime spent by the ocean I have finally made the step to open up the 3rd dimension. I have done pretty much everything you can do on the surface of water, always wanted to do the scuba thing but never got around to it. So I finally did it - on the reef of Belize. ... after a good chunk of a lifetime spent by the ocean I have finally made the step to open up the 3rd dimension. I have done pretty much everything you can do on the surface of water, always wanted to do the scuba thing but never got around to it. So I finally did it - on the reef of Belize.
Considering where I am in this forum I could just say "the rest is history" because you would all know how you got hooked, but that is of course not what I am here for.
Being a complete newbie apart from barely knowing how to keep breathing under water, I do of course have the usual one million questions and hopefully you can help me answering 5 or 10 of them.
I bought a camera. I read every blog there is and narrowed it down to about 5 models that suite my (beginners) needs and wishes and decided on the the one that came in the nicest colour (just kidding). I got the Panasonic GF3 as a well tested model with a good price/performance ratio. I added one of those low price MEIKON housings to it. The two should be on their way from the bay of e and soon be joined. Unfortunately most likely too late for a trip to Turkey in a couple of weeks with a chance to go on a dive.
OK QUESTION #1: How do I set this camera up for underwater photography? I have learned using a camera when they had adjustable exposure time and aperture and you needed a little light meter to set those two in a way that suited your intentions. Now these things come with a gazillion buttons to press, only to adjust time and aperture in a way that the camera takes the photo you might like. Probably some of the most over engineered technology presently available on this planet of ours.
OK so I know I have to do a white balance. I do that almost daily in the lab for completely different reasons so I know what it is, but it took me a loooong time to convince my lab camera to let go of the automatic white balance and hand over to me. How good is the automatic white balancing for underwater photography and does it continuously readjust once it is set on e.g. "shadow"?

I shall leave it at this first question, this post is already turning into half a book and who wants to read all that?!

So hello every body and hope to see some of you 60 feet under sometime. ]]> Introductions and Greets asmumm http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/introductions-greets/455378-new-diving-deep.html For Sale Oceanic DataTrans Plus Nitrox Dive Computer with Wireless Transmitter http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455376-oceanic-datatrans-plus-nitrox-dive-computer-wireless-transmitter.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:16:23 GMT Oceanic DataTrans Plus Nitrox Dive Computer with Wireless Transmitter. $250.00Attachment 155472 (http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155472)Attachment 155474 (http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155474) Oceanic DataTrans Plus Nitrox Dive Computer with Wireless Transmitter. $250.00IMG_2012.jpgIMG_2010.jpg
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]]> Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers karlista http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455376-oceanic-datatrans-plus-nitrox-dive-computer-wireless-transmitter.html For Sale Suunto Vytec Nitrox Dive Computer NEW with wireless transmitter http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455375-suunto-vytec-nitrox-dive-computer-new-wireless-transmitter.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:10:28 GMT Brand new never in the water Suunto Vytec Nitrox Dive Computer with wireless transmitter. $650.00 Brand new never in the water Suunto Vytec Nitrox Dive Computer with wireless transmitter. $650.00
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]]> Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers karlista http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455375-suunto-vytec-nitrox-dive-computer-new-wireless-transmitter.html Looking for thin wet suit for costume. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/455374-looking-thin-wet-suit-costume.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:05:06 GMT Hey guys! New to the board here. Love scuba diving and usually go out on dives in Nassau, Bahamas. I wanted to pick your brains and see what THIN wet suit, full body mens, all black, no or limited logos, you guys would recommend for around $100. It is for a costume which will be worn out of... Hey guys! New to the board here. Love scuba diving and usually go out on dives in Nassau, Bahamas.

I wanted to pick your brains and see what THIN wet suit, full body mens, all black, no or limited logos, you guys would recommend for around $100. It is for a costume which will be worn out of water which is why I would prefer a thin suit, but not something like a spandex outfit. It needs to look like it has thickness to it.

Any ideas? I know it's not fully SCUBA related but I figured you all would send me in the right direction!

Thanks!

Johnny ]]> Basic Scuba Discussions JohnnyL http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/455374-looking-thin-wet-suit-costume.html Hello from Jakarta http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/introductions-greets/455373-hello-jakarta.html Thu, 23 May 2013 04:54:21 GMT Hi everyone.. Hope you are all doing fine.. Nice to join in this forum I am indonesian..living in crowded city Jakarta But i have a very beautiful diving spots to run away from Jakarta ;) Welcome you all to dive in my country.. Please dont hesitate to contact me, if you need any diving... Hi everyone..
Hope you are all doing fine..
Nice to join in this forum
I am indonesian..living in crowded city Jakarta
But i have a very beautiful diving spots to run away from Jakarta ;)
Welcome you all to dive in my country..
Please dont hesitate to contact me, if you need any diving information from Indonesia
Have a nice day

Tq ]]> Introductions and Greets timmifebrin http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/introductions-greets/455373-hello-jakarta.html <![CDATA[FOUND: Knife at Eric's Pinnacle 5-21-13]]> http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/norcal/455372-found-knife-erics-pinnacle-5-21-13-a.html Thu, 23 May 2013 04:30:37 GMT Found a knife between some rocks while diving at Eric's Pinnacle. It hadn't been down there too long. ID it if it's yours and I'll get it back to you. ]]> NorCal nkw5 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/norcal/455372-found-knife-erics-pinnacle-5-21-13-a.html For Sale Mares Puck Air Integrated - $260 Shipped in Con. US http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455371-mares-puck-air-integrated-%24260-shipped-con-us.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:52:23 GMT I have a Mares Puck Air integrated computer for sale for $260 shipped and insured via USPS in the continental US. Comes with a screen protector already installed. I bought it a month ago but now need to sell to pay for unexpected repairs to my car :banghead:. The computer has only seen the... I have a Mares Puck Air integrated computer for sale for $260 shipped and insured via USPS in the continental US. Comes with a screen protector already installed.

I bought it a month ago but now need to sell to pay for unexpected repairs to my car :banghead:.

The computer has only seen the pool for two back to back test dives, it worked perfectly and was rinsed thoroughly with fresh water afterwards.

PM with any questions.

Mares website for reference: Puck Air - Air Integrated Computers - Mares

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]]> Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers boarderX47 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455371-mares-puck-air-integrated-%24260-shipped-con-us.html JetBlue Rescheduled http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/general-travel-vacation-discussions/455370-jetblue-rescheduled.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:29:22 GMT FLL -> NAS the day before, crash in a room at the marina for the night and then board the next day at noon. All was well until I got an email...]]> I'm booked for the ScubaToys BlackBeard's trip (Nassau) coming up in September. Put my deposit down and booked my airfare. The plan was to fly AUS -> FLL -> NAS the day before, crash in a room at the marina for the night and then board the next day at noon.

All was well until I got an email from JetBlue saying the schedule had been changed. Just one problem... my new FLL->NAS connection departs before my AUS->FLL flight arrives. Doh! It seems they cut back the number of flights per day and can no longer make an AUS->NAS in one day.

How nice of them to simply offer my money back..... I bought at a good price and that really doesn't help.

So options are:

Stay the night in FLL and fly to NAS in the morning ( and pray nothing goes wrong )
Travel one day early and stay a night in FLL, fly to NAS and stay the night then board the next morning
Cancel the whole darn thing and go somewhere else.

Any suggestions? ]]> General Travel and Vacation Discussions chrpai http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/general-travel-vacation-discussions/455370-jetblue-rescheduled.html For Sale Oceanic GEO 2.0 - $300 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455368-oceanic-geo-2-0-%24300.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:24:09 GMT lightly used. in excellent shape. $300 shipped. Image: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/chile7236/20130523_121851_zps8ca10dca.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/chile7236/media/20130523_121851_zps8ca10dca.jpg.html) Image:... lightly used. in excellent shape. $300 shipped.



]]> Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers chile7236 http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/455368-oceanic-geo-2-0-%24300.html Summer 2013 Upcoming PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector Classes http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-hawaii/455366-summer-2013-upcoming-psi-visual-cylinder-inspector-classes.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:20:19 GMT For those interested, I am holding three PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector Classes in Honolulu in the next couple months. These classes are being held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Class includes all handouts, textbooks, and certification. This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual... For those interested, I am holding three PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector Classes in Honolulu in the next couple months. These classes are being held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Class includes all handouts, textbooks, and certification. This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The 6 - 8 hour course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers . Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course for re-qualification at a reduced price. The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion. PM me, email me at tanktest@gmail.com, for more details. Additionally, one can sign up online at www.psicylinders.com
The dates for the classes are the following:

22 June 2013
20 July 2013
10 Aug 2013

Additionally, if people are intrested in the Eddy Current Technician, Valve Repair Technician, or Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician class, I have these scheduled for the following days:

21 June 2013
19 July 2013
09 August 2013

If you would like to take any of these classes, and the date does not work for you, please email me and we can schedule one on a date that works for you. For dive shops, I can conduct this training at your facility for your employees. Any students on the other islands, who are intrested, please email me, and we can schedule a class on your island.
V/R

Myles TenBroeck
PSI Instructor #I184
tanktest@gmail.com
808-343-6594

 ]]> akdeepdiver http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-hawaii/455366-summer-2013-upcoming-psi-visual-cylinder-inspector-classes.html Robots to rebuild reefs! Pls Help this Kickstarter! http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/good-causes-petitions-solicitations/455365-robots-rebuild-reefs-pls-help-kickstarter.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:18:21 GMT Trying to spread the word about these guys. If anyone's got an extra couple of bucks around, please give some thought to donating to this Kickstarter campaign. No donation is too small!

This is a way you can do something that will have a real and positive effect on the marine environment. At 50 bucks you can adopt a robot, and they'll update you on how it's doing!

Coral-bots: teams of robots that repair coral reefs by Coralbot team ? Kickstarter ]]> Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations weboflies http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/good-causes-petitions-solicitations/455365-robots-rebuild-reefs-pls-help-kickstarter.html Cabo Pulmo Diving and Surfing http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-mexico/455363-cabo-pulmo-diving-surfing.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:54:48 GMT *What Baja Offers?* The Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is located about 45 miles north of San Jose del Cabo on the eastern cape of Baja. The abundant coral growth on the rocky reefs provides a safe shelter and ...
What Baja Offers?
The Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is located about 45 miles north of San Jose del Cabo on the eastern cape of Baja. The abundant coral growth on the rocky reefs provides a safe shelter and food for countless colorful reef fishes, many of which are found nowhere else on the planet. The marine boundaries are Bahia Las Barracas to the north and Bahia Los Frailes to the south, covering approximately 7,111 hectares. This nutrient rich water results in a profusion of plankton that forms the base of a vast food web of invertebrates, fishes, birds and mammals making the Sea of Cortez one of the most productive waters in the world.There is know other place in the world like this. The amount of life you will see under water you will not experience any where in the world. Not only that you can stop and surf on the way there.

Costa Azul surf break also known as “Zippers” is known for its fast waves for the more advanced surfer. Two more breaks exist close by. The Rock is best for intermediate surfers and Acapulquito beach is recommended for beginners or long boarders. Playa Acapulquito is a reef break with mostly rights. Playa Acapulquito is in front of the Cabo Surf Hotel. Playa Acapulquito is a great place to learn, just be aware that there are the occasional rocks. Since Playa Acapulquito is so easy to find, it gets crowded especially on weekends. Playa Acapulquito breaks good on summer South swells. Playa Acapulquito is the first of the Costa Azul breaks. Costa Azul is the bay that holds the best and most famous surf spots in all of Baja Sur, Playa Acapulquito, The Rock and Zippers. This area in the winter time is calm for Paddle boarders and good for kids.
Surfing Tournament at Costa Azul is June 17 to the 23. Hope to see everyone there on those dates. Las Olas A-600 . Costa Azul Surf Break. San Jose del Cabo, Baja California. Cabo San Lucas - YouTube ]]> Trips and Local Marketplace... Mexico craigsurf http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-mexico/455363-cabo-pulmo-diving-surfing.html Dauphin Island Scuba Diving/Spear Fishing http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/deep-dixie-divers/455362-dauphin-island-scuba-diving-spear-fishing.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:50:39 GMT I am planning a trip opening week of Snapper season to Dauphin Island to fish/Dive. I am not finding a lot of information, and I have a couple questions: 1) Is there a dive shop on island that fills tanks? I will be taking my own boat so any information on sites would be helpful. I am seeing... I am planning a trip opening week of Snapper season to Dauphin Island to fish/Dive. I am not finding a lot of information, and I have a couple questions:

1) Is there a dive shop on island that fills tanks?

I will be taking my own boat so any information on sites would be helpful. I am seeing that a lot of people go to the triple rigs from DI, but I do not want to go to the west as I dive all of those rigs very regularly from Mississippi.

2) Are there rigs to the South East of DI in 60+ ft of water? Would really like to get closer to 100 ft if possible.

3) Are there any wrecks worth diving in the 15 to 20 mile range? ]]> Deep Dixie Divers msubryan http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/deep-dixie-divers/455362-dauphin-island-scuba-diving-spear-fishing.html