betti154

Hi,

 

Does anyone know what kind of cells are in the newer Li-Ion DS-125 packs?

 

I've specs say 7.4v 4500mah, so we've talking some for of 2S configuration with a PCM. The biggest question is whether the internal electronics a have changed.

 

I've got a couple of packs that are dead, and I figure I may as well fill them with lithium over nimh. 

 

Hi Guys,

I've just realised that according to the Aquatica lens chart I should be using extension #18457 (67mm) with the 5D3, 17-40mm and 8" dome.

As I don't want to travel with yet another extension ring, can I'm wondering if I can stack the ones I already have and need to get a solution. With what I have, I can make a 63mm, 70mm or 75mm long stacked extension.

I'm guessing the 70mm solution will be the way to go, but my dome theory is a little rusty so looking for some advice.

thanks, damien

Hi,

Hopefully some kind soul can help me out. I've got a pair of old Ikelite Substrobe AI/N strobes that I picked up and was hoping to use these as off camera strobes for lighting caves and wrecks.

The strobes seem to work well when fired via an Aquatica housing off the hotshoe of a 7D. When connected to a standalone Ikelite manual controller, and triggered optically, they won't fire. I've tried the TTL, 1/2 and M settings on the strobe but no joy.

I don't want any TTL out of these retro units, just full dump triggered off the manual controller optically by the one camera strobes. I tried various manual controller dip switch settings, trying 50/125 and P/No-P but still no joy.

thanks in advance, damien

Hi,

Just opened the box on my Aquatica 5D mkIII housing, and since I can't go diving tonight I will share my initial impressions and gloat like a proud new father.

My Initial impressions (contrast to 7D aquatica)

• new camera mounting system works very well (camera crews to plate nicely and slided in perfectly)
• I can easily access all primary controls with hands will on grips (including video record). ISO is still on top of camera, off grip, but you can get to it via the Q menu button easily enough (on grip at a stretch)
• it's got 5 accessory ports (one on bottom if you're in desperate I imagine), nice as I'll need 4 eventually
• All controls/buttons work perfectly
• shutter is very nice, half press is no problem and very accurate
• they did a nice job of the mode dial lock
• they did a nice job on the zoom gear retractor system
• they did a nice job on the AF-ON & * control
• 5dmkIII menus are easy to naviage despite the joystick not being exposed through housing (like the 7D)
• Viewfinder through the Aquaview is 100% visible and super bright
• the housing sits on a flat surface very nicely (feet seem to be more pronounced/sturdy than the 7D)
• the camera is really snug, so I'm not too sure about the mini led strobes I've seen to date. I was looking at the triggerfish but it appears to be too big based on specs alone.

My biggest issue now is deciding whether to get the straight viewfinder or 45? Peter at Scubapix.com has kindly sent me both so I can pick, though it's made the decision harder.

Jean, great job and I can't wait to get it in the water tomorrow.