Not trying to be a jerk....but how does one lose their underwater camera? It seems to happen somewhat often. I saw a note at a dive shop in Bonaire last month that said "Lost Cannon Rebel on Bari Reef if found please call xxxxxxx".
Glad you got it back though!
It does seem to happen often.. :sad: Unless positive buoyant anything will sink. And if on a wall for example, even a neutrally buoyant item may be gone before it can be grabbed, especially if there is current. Clips are always a good idea, however, operator error or malfunction does happen. Just like any gadget, camera's, especially the point and shoots can be dropped and gone without realizing it until it is way too late. At the least, hopefully, a turtle comes by and snags it as he is heading out for a long swim so it can be eventually returned to the owner :chuckle: .. As far as the bigger setups, yes, I agree, it is amazing how many are lost, but "it" happens for sure. Just in case, my husband takes a photo with ID information which includes where we are staying, what dive op we are diving with, phone numbers and home contacts. He also has contact information etched on his camera, strobes and housing for a more permanent ID.
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Well every trip we invariably dive Santa Rosa, and each time we joke about finding my hubby's wedding ring on the dive. It's been a few years since he lost it there, but no luck yet!
Kathy, As long as you keep looking, there is hope that it will not be lost forever. Michael and I look for it every time we go. Maybe...just maybe....it will show up !!