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  1. havnmonkey

    2017 Philippine shots

    loving the sting ray shot, def a unique photo!
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    Need help on where to dive in Florida

    If im looking for a quick trip to key largo and some nice diving without having to try and organize my own boat or think too hard.... I use Rainbow Reef. It's your standard dive op with multiple boats to accommodate many travelling divers. But, they set themselves apart with great service...
  3. havnmonkey

    Dive Gear Woes - A Cautionary Tale

    Yes, my hero 4 silver performs much more consistently than my 3
  4. havnmonkey

    Dive Gear Woes - A Cautionary Tale

    I was in canoe camping in Canada (Algonquin Provincial Park) and ran into this exact problem... The new app would not let me connect to my Hero Session without logging in. I had no idea the app had even updated since the last time i used it no more than two weeks prior. It was very frustrating...
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    Alternatives to DRIS "Impact Stubby" light

    For my handhelds I prefer AA or 18650 powered lights. I've been successful with an Archon v10 over the last two years and just ordered a v10s. You can find them rebranded on other sites or buy directly from China and wait for shipping around the world. IMO it's much easier to find quality 18650...
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    Archon Lights

    I have two Archon lights: v10 and a w17v. I just ordered a third (v10s) and am waiting for it to make its way to me from the other side of the planet. Out of all the "knock off" lights from China, Archon seems to actually be producing a fairly good and consistent product. I've never had one...
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    Neoprene sleeves for flex arms?

    Maybe try polyethylene foam tubing, the kind they sell at hardware stores to insulate pipes. It usually has adhesive on it and comes in a few different t sizes. If memory serves me well, it's also cheap.
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    Anti reflection ring for Panasonic 8mm fisheye behind dome port.

    I would suggest going to a craft store and buying some felt fabric or a black sheet of thin craft foam. Cut it into a strip and wrap it around the barrel of the lens. Secure in place with a rubber band.
  9. havnmonkey

    Olympus E-PM1 still a viable option?

    Hope you're enjoying the epm1 FI got a great deal on mine too. And I've gotten my money's worth out of it. I'll probably pick up an EPL7 next year, but for right now I'm happy with the EPM1. Bought a hotshoe tripod mount adapter and mount my Hero4 to the coldshoe on the housing. I use an...
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    Precision Dome Port... It's stuck!!!

    So I've been happily shooting with my Olympus pt-ep06 and Precision dome port for a few months now. Last week I bought the Oly 60mm macro and decided to switch ports back to the original flat port so I can shoot some macro.... Well, I can't get the dome port off! It's in there pretty tight and...
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    Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

    Okay, enough is enough let us focus on the important issues.... Those horrible public showers!!! Grrrrr I hate them!! And the ones that are just glorified "mist sprayers!" I remember the days of PVC pipe showers that would blast the skin off your body. Together we can fix this inhumane travesty!!!
  12. havnmonkey

    New gopro! looking for settings advice...

    I have not updated to 8.1 yet, 8.0 editing still works fine. But I don't use gopro studio for anything more than importing and setting white balance. All other editing is in Premiere Elements.
  13. havnmonkey

    Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

    I definitely DO NOT want an entrance or diving fee at Phil Foster. We have been policing ourselves (I have only been diving here 5 years) for a long time. And I haven't really observed anything that bad here. I don't dive it as often as many of you, and I don't dive the weekends because of the...
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    New gopro! looking for settings advice...

    In my opinion, the "wide" fov warps the edges too much. It does seem to work well with large animals though. On the surface it bends the horizon too much. I haven't used narrow too often. I've been happy with medium most of the time. I also have an 8mm fisheye on my olympus, so I can get wide...
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    Anyone in Boca Raton (area) willing to dive with an almost OW certified diver??

    It's not illegal to dive without a certification. However, no reputable dive shop or boat will ever let someone rent gear, tanks, fills, or dive without a cert. And any "friend" with a boat that lets someone dive without a cert is going to face a huge lawsuit if anything happens, possible...
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    Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

    Wow, what an active last couple of days on this thread!! my input as a former Beach Patrol (Volusia County) and current LEO.... The only law in Phil Foster is RBPD, PBSO, and FWC. I believe all of those agencies can enforce the ordinances at the park. Riviera might not enforce the "no take" and...
  17. havnmonkey

    Old substrobe S and making it work with Fantasea housing

    I think you fried it. Sorry! Most substrobes do not turn off automatically, I'd say "none do" but I haven't seen them all. Just be thankfully you didn't do it to a brand new pricey one!! I'm sure it will be nearly impossible to find someone to fix it, any number of things could be melted inside...
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    New gopro! looking for settings advice...

    The best advice is to practice before you go on your trip. Gopros are awesome but have unique quirks. You can use the best settings but still have horrible video if your not used to filming with it. My tips for a good start: 1080p and 60fps for good light or if u want to slow things down a lil...
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    Light: Mako 890 vs HOG Morph 1000

    I forgot to mention, the Mako is an "Archon D11v" light... Which is one of the better Chinese lights that have come out in recent years. A google search will get u a few reviews. I have no complaints so far. It's simple, bright enough, and inexpensive.
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    GoPro 3- underwater tripod, video and macro tips please!

    I can't help you much as it seems like you have done more video than I have... Also haven't really messed with gopro macro too much. BUT, I did just buy a new strobe and downgraded my old Ike ds50 to off camera slave duty. I was going the gorilla pod route but then saw the Ultrapod 2. It's...
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