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Looking for a little advice. Most of my tropical diving has been in the Philippines. I have been to Lembeh twice and once to Bunaken. I am in Seattle so fortunately I love muck diving here and in the tropics. I would like to pair another trip to Lembeh with a new spot and was considering Ambon...

Anyone have photos of Malapascua as it is now? I was supposed to dive there last year but Yolanda beat me by two weeks. I will be giving it another go this November. I have dived there for many years so I am hoping the coconut palms have recovered from their defrocking. It seems the threshers...

Does anyone have realworld experience with the Nauticam Super Macro Converter in front of the Olympus 60 mm macro lense? I am currently using a +5 Subsea and a +5 Inon stacked occationally but even the Subsea does give much working distance and I am concerned that it just isn't practical. I...

So I'm getting ready for a trip next week are the new US $100 bills - accepted in the Philippines? they are all sorts of pretty colors. thanks, Jason.

I was looking at getting an Iphone 4S UW case (Ipix) for taking some video seperate from my OMD camera. they are about $100. Is it worth it? Anyone used one? thanks.

I am looking to update my travel full foot fins (generic plastic ones bought at a local sporting good store I think for snorkeling) and was going to purchase a pair but no one has them in stock in my size Euro 44 or US 11. So since I'm not going to get them any time soon can anyone give some...

Anyone used the Krill lights as an underwater night marker light? Some places sell them and claim they are good to 150ft. but nothing is noted on the web site. Everything I have tried so far just does not last. AA Krill Lights thanks, Jason.

Just wanted to let you all know that Jollibee and Chowking will soon open in Seattle. Just a little bit of home away from home for all you Pinoys.:D

Looking for advise on traveling with FIX uw case for my g11 canon. I am more used to traveling with the canon housings where I just remove the o-ring and clamp shut the case with the o-ring inside. It is a thicker o-ring that is easy to seat and fit without issues. I am a little more concern...

O.k. I can't make up my mind on where to go on my next trip May 13-June 1st. So I hope a few of you could help. Davao, General Santos, Bohol-Panglao or PG? My favorite places to go are Apo Island and Malapascua Island but I have dived Coron, Tubbataha, Cabilao, Anilao, S. Leyte and Boracay...

My house was broken into and the following gear was stolen: 1. Uwatec dive computer Galileo Sol hoseless #0712180614029 has my personal contact information recorded on it. 2. Uwatec/Scubapro Smat-Tec air integrated computer #? 3. Citizen Eco Drive Titanium Dive watch – blue dial – back...

o.k. my g7 canon housing buttons are sticking bad. I'll try to disassemble and lube but on my last trip I missed some nice photos (in focus) on my last trip despite having a focus light and strobe. I also have to keep putting "shoe goo" on the ISO wheel as otherwise it does not have enough grip...

Apo Island and Malapascua Island Dive Trip - March 2009 I got back from my last dive trip to Apo Island and Malapascua Island last month and finally am writing up a rather bare report compared to Chem's. I am just recording some of the highlights. I saw a lot of critters and unfortunately I...

I've got a Canon G7. Anyone know if the G series focus well in low light situations? I think I need to get a focus light to help more of my photos come out in decent focus. Any suggestions on models? I was thinking of the Fisheye Mini LED because they say it turns off when the strobe flashes. I...

Malapascua Island Dive Trip Oct. 2008 I got back from my last dive trip to Malapascua Island a few weeks ago. I was really nervous about travel this time due to the baggage restrictions most airlines adopted. I fly EVA and they even weigh the carry on bags. So I really tried to minimize as...

So can Manila taxi cab drivers make a living on the meter? I ask this because as a foreigner it seams they all want to get at least 300 pesos from me to drive to the airport from the Makati area. I don't think I should have to subsidize or pay more than the locals. It usually ends my vacation on...

O.k. I know it's been discussed before what is the best way to purchase tickets in advance for Cebu Pacific. They don't like non Philippine issued Visa and MasterCard credit cards for their online website. I tried calling direct but the line is always busy. Do I keep trying? I have already...

So anyone got a neat trick for stick canon UW case buttons? Spray silicone etc.? thanks.

So finally I will be flying in to Manila Nov. 11 Sunday with a nice bottle of Tequila to share with the PPD. Any takers? Place to meet where they don't mind folks sharing a bottle of booze?:D

So what's up with Cebu Pacific. In May I had to get a friend to purchase a ticket on line because they wouldn't take US issue Visa cards and now they won't even take US issued Mastercard. I guess I'll have to wait to purchase a ticket until I get to Manila - at a higher rate unless I want to pay...