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I've never been to Alor, and I understand it is outstanding for macro. But I've been to most of the macro specialty spots in Indo/Philippines a few times, and I think I'm all macro'd out for the next year or two! (Or so I say! Those things have a beguiling way of sucking you back in :)) I...

Any idea if the diving (ie fish life, mainly big fish life) has been impacted by the El Niño this year? For eg, in the north, mid or (particularly for my interest) in the far south? Thanks in advance.

I recently noticed that the "Instruction" manuals (not the "User" manual) for the mares Nemo Wide, Mares Quad and Mares Quad Air have this identical section in their respective maintenance sections: "do not store in a sealed container, always ensure free ventilation" My questions: 1. Does...

Hello, could someone help by advising me where I could get a housing for my Panasonic Lumix ZS20/TZ30 compact? I'd prefer the OEM Panasonic housing, I'd rather not spend more than I absolutely have to. I have only a few hours in Manila, so the nearer to the airport, the better. (I've tried the...

Hi all, I am experiencing an issue with my Canon S100 white balancing. This is the first time I am using it. Previously I had a Panasonic ZS3 (TZ7) for about 3 years. When I white balancewith a slate, the pictures come out fine. The problem is when I point the camera even a little upwards...

Hi all, I'm looking for some opinions please. I've been using compacts for the last 4 years, but I need a full new system now. I've always been intrigued by the GoPro and now may be the time, with the Black. I shoot stills as well as video. But I tend to prefer the video (by far) and when...

Problem: Sometimes when I'm replying to a thread I have two separate posts to make. Maybe replying to two other posters or asking for clarification on two separate issues. So I write the first bit and hit "post". The thread refreshes with my post. Then I start the second bit and hit "post"...

Hi, I'm considering buying an S100, but one of the things giving me pause is that it looks like one cannot white balance for video. I've tried to search this problem on SB and Google but did not get a specific/definitive answer. I'm very used to using a white card to white balance repeatedly...

Hi all, this is a report of my trip to Ahe Dive Resort, Cenderawasih Bay. It is on the northern coast of Papua island, a bit east from the Rajah Ampat area. It is a little remote, but not too much trouble to get to, all things considered. I was also pleasantly surprised that the planes to and...

Alternative heading: Arrangement of Accidents, Incidents and Speculation forum :D Seems like this needs some rethinking. There have been multiple sub threads split off the recent Catalina incident. Including two separate ones on the appropriateness of speculation in such cases (one in...

Hi, just a quick question to all the helpful people here - I'm looking for a place to go diving around July - Aug. Is this typhoon/monsoon season in the Philippines? Am I better off going elsewhere and looking here again at another time? Thanks.