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    Ikelite housing not firing strobes on Nikon D7000 - camera popping up internal flash

    Hi All, I have an Ikelite housing for my D7000 and what's happening is my camera is not recognizing that there's an external strobe - it keeps popping up the internal flash. I tested the camera with an external flash and it works fine so I don't think its the camera. I have no idea what to do...
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    Curacao Dive Site Map and Info

    All, I'm heading to Curacao in March for my first trip there after many trips to Bonaire. As I've read, unlike Bonaire it can be a bit tricky to find dive sites in Curacao, so I was hoping to find some could resources that not only identified the best sites, but had good directions on how to...
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    Tank fills for Porteau Cove

    We're going to be camping for 11 days at Porteau Cove in mid May and are going to do some diving, probably every day. I was wondering where the nearest place to get fills is. It seems to be Edge diving in North Van, but I was hoping there was somewhere closer. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks...
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    Grand Cayman in Dec - trying to decide what side of the island to dive-we have a car

    We're going to be in Grand Cayman for 8 days in December. We'll be staying at Grand Caymanian Resort near SMB (free timeshare Exchange). We will be renting a car the entire time. So we're trying to decide what side of the island to dive on (and then which dive op obviously). We're reasonably...
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    Considering new Nikon D7000 - would appreciate comments/alternatives

    I've been looking for a new setup for a little while, and I am leaning towards a Nikon D7000. I currently shoot a Oly e330 with Ikelite housing and Ikelite DS125 strobe. My current camera is obviously out of date, so that's the primary reason I'm looking. What do I want to get out of a...
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    Looking for Dive Shop recommendation in Tobago (Speyside)

    Hi, My wife and I are looking at going to Tobago in September, and are looking for a dive shop recommendation. We're fairly advanced divers with about 250 dives each, and some drift dive experience in multiple trips to Cozumel and some crazy drift diving in Tenerife. We're looking for a dive...
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    Accommodations in Tobago (Speyside)

    Hi, My wife and I are looking at going to Tobago in September, and diving from Speyside. We are now looking at accommodation options. I've seen the standard Speyside accommodations like Blue Water and Speyside Inn, but I was wondering if anyone has stayed at any villa rentals. As well, how...
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    Leaving for St Maarten May 1 - Looking for dive op recommendations

    Hi All, We'll be heading to St Maarten for a week on May 1, and am looking for Dive Op recommendations. We tend to like small dive ops, and avoid the cattle boats with prejudice. We're somewhat experienced divers with over 200 dives, and I also am an UW photographer. We're more interested in...
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    HELP: Heading to Barbados tomorrow and I have a broken strobe

    Hi, I was packing all my gear, and checking it out (yes, I was stupid enough to leave it less than 24 hours before we leave) and I realized my ikelite strobe battery locking mechanism is broken. My wife is desperately running around trying to see if anyone in town has that piece, but it's...
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    Suggestions for apartment/condo rental in Barbados in Nov

    Hi, We're thinking of going to Barbados in November for about 8 days. When ever we travel we like to stay in a condo or apartment so that we have a full kitchen, so we can at least cook breakfast before we dive. So I have a couple of questions: 1) Where on Barbados should we stay - not...
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    What Software do you use?

    Hi, I was wondering what software people use. Specifically I guess I'm looking for software to process RAW pics, and to adjust, well, anything that needs to be adjusted. I have a really old version of Photoshop, but I'm thinking it's probably worth getting something newer. I have an Oly...
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    Recommendations for e330 without strobe

    Hi, I just got an Ikelite housing for my e330, and in a few days I'm heading to the Mayan Riviera for a week, and Cozumel for 9 days. I do not have a strobe yet for my camera, and will be using the 14-45 lens. I was hoping I could get some opinions on what settings I should be setting my...
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    Getting Ikelite Housing for e330 - and need diopter

    Hi, I'm looking at buying an Ikelite housing for my e330. I'm planning on initially using me 14-45 lens, and according to Ikelite it requires a +4 diopter. I am hacing trouble finding out though, so if anyone knows where I can get one please let me know. Darryl
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    Summer Breeze Condos - comments please

    Hi, Has anyone stayed at the Summer Breezes Condos? Any comments? Where in Cozumel are they? Thanks, Darryl
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    How far is Carib Blu from Downtown

    Hi, We're considering staying at Carib Blue in Feb. What we were wondering is how far it is from downtown. Is it within walking distance? How much for a cab? Thanks, Darryl
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    Villa / Condo Suggestions in Feb

    Hi, We are going to be in cozumel Feb 7 -18, and are looking to rent a condo or villa. We would like something that has a full kitchen, and prefably in town. Does anyone have any good reccomendations? Thanks, Darryl
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    Problems with Underwater Digital

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    Is a long safety stop beneficial?

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