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Anybody have experience with the reasonably priced knockoff copies of UWCS and Nauticam, etc. arms and clamps that you find on Amazon and Ebay? I need three sets to make a macro tripod for my GH5 housing, but the cost of the name brands seem ridiculous for something that will likely be sitting...

I have a GH5 and a Nauticam housing. As I am becoming more familiar with both, I am getting overwhelmed by the amount of choices to make when setting up the system. Does Continuous AF work underwater? What AF settings would be best? How about the new stabilization? If anyone has some "best...

Occasionally I see divers with a breakaway float on a short section of rope that attaches to the back of their rig. This allows them to use their hands while also "holding" the surface dive flag. It uses cable ties to break away should the main flag get run over by a boater who is not paying...

Anyone else feel the Zeagle rangers trim is a bit off? The weight pouches push the center of gravity low and towards the back. IF I release all tension in my body and just let the rig take me, I slowly roll into a half back flip and would sink to the bottom tank first. Another diver suggested I...

Does anyone else notice a problem between dives with mask fit? The mask that worked so well on dive number one suddenly leaks like a sieve on dive number two. Adjusting strap does not help. It's like the shape of my face changed between dives. It's possible that my 5-o'clock shadow had that...

I am heading for a week to Marathon in October. Any experiences with Marathon dive operators? Unfortunately, many of the operations I have dealt with in the Keys are catering to tourists from the Midwest or Europe that dive 1-3 times a year. I live in Palm Beach County and dive between 50-100...

I have several pieces of good quality dive gear I want to sell. However, I have also put my name or initials on many of them. What is the best way to remove paint marker, with the least amount of destruction to the rubber, neoprene or plastic? Because of the activity in South Florida, losing...

I want to disassemble my console and just use the SPG. Not sure where to start... Attaching pics of front and rear.

I am reconfiguring my gear to be more streamlined and want to replace the standard rubber "Comfort Swivel" hose with a braided hose. I also am running a 40" hose under my arm for the primary and a 22" for the octo on a necklace. The problem I am having is that there are very few well done...

I have a pair of L&M 1200 lights that I want to upgrade. Anything above 3000 lumens seems to double in price. Looked at the Fix Neo lights at Reef Photo in Fort Lauderdale. Anybody have them? I know the quality of L&M gear, but the Fix Neo has more options. The light from my 1200 L&M is much...

I am just getting familiar with my new gear. Does anyone have good idea of "base" settings for the GH4 with the Oly 60 macro inside the Nauticam? I will be using strobes. I have been instructed to leave the macro selector at .9 to ∞ before sealing the housing. I am looking for f stop and...

Love my B2 but it feels like the standard rubber hose drags through the water and pulls my mouth- even with the swivel. Anyone with their out to a miflex? Supposedly you just use a jam nut and ditch the swivel? Also, is diving with shorter primary hose dangerous?

Mares & Atomic service in Palm Beach County/ Broward County FloridaAny divers with Mares or Atomic gear that have good/bad stories with dive shop service in South Florida? Had a bad experience last year at one of the bigger stores and want an alternative. Respond in a private message if you...

Any divers with Mares or Atomic gear that have good/bad stories with dive shop service in South Florida? Had a bad experience last year at one of the bigger stores and want an alternative. Respond in a private message if you don't want to get flamed. Chris

I live in South Florida where the preference for band over pneumatic guns is probably 100 to 1. When I first started diving back in the 1980's pneumatics were all the rage. Now they are relegated to a few communities of fanatical adherents. With offerings from the likes of Mares and Cressi...

Can anyone explain- logically- what the big advantages are for piston vs diaphragm regulators, and is there a way to tell one from the other just by looking? People seem to be very emotional on the subject- like Glock vs 1911. If there is a good video out there i would love to see it. Chris

Hello, Does anyone out there have the Panny GH4? I would love to know what settings/lenses you find most useful for underwater video. I have the Olympus 60mm macro and Panny 7-14 and a Nauticam housing. Now I just need some trigger time. Chris

Staying in Islamorada for a week. Needs names of the good shops in Largo, Islamorada and Looe Key areas.

Is there a list of Nitrox providers in the The Keys that have banked nitrox instead if partial blending?

I have a problem I was wondering if anyone else has. I have a mask that seals great topside. First dive- no problems. Even over 100+ feet. if I have to clear more than once it is rare. Second dive- leaks like a sieve. Total nightmare. Probably lose 300 psi just to clearing. I have had the...