Posted by
on 30 April 2013 - 01:31 PM
I personally play it safe and use the proposed grease from the Manufacturer, for the non-black O-rings..
Those little Tubes lasts for ages and hardly costs anything. I never found it worth the potential risk to play around there!
I have to admit to that I am packing quite afew different O-ring greases.
/Erik
Posted by
on 13 April 2013 - 06:13 AM
Congrats!
I really like the first Nudi. That is a nice one!
/Erik
Posted by
on 11 April 2013 - 12:00 PM
Get a suit that fits properly.
Wear appropriate undergarments.
Wear a suitable hood.
Wear suitable gloves.
Use a Thermolution heated vest.
Use a CCR.
Use proper nutrition.
(I think that covers it!)
You forgot Bioprene ...
Posted by
on 11 April 2013 - 10:46 AM
Hi,
We were in Faial last fall, mid/end september I think. They have a couple of dives that are really really spectacular. Princes Alice Banks withe the Mobulas/Mantas and another Bank ( forgotten the name) with the Bluesharks.
These Banks are far off the coast and either no bottom in sight or at 40m or so.It can be currents. The Coastal Reef dives are ok, but not that interesting.
The Islands are in the middle of the Ocean. So, it might not be possible to go out to the top places every day. If, you are unlucky the waves might be too high for a week or so. So, plan enogh time.
Do not plan 2 dives a day! Rent a car drive around, go to the neighbour island, look at the Vulcanoes, do some whale watching, Landscape photography, go for a hike etc etc
Above all stay flexible for the waves to go down. In order to go out to the Banks. The Azores are a fascinating place and I liked it a lot, but you should do a fair bit of research before booking a trip!
You might have the wrong expectations otherwise.
/Erik
/Erik
Posted by
on 05 April 2013 - 12:47 PM
I had to laugh about the Decoline picture. Sort of been there :-)
/Erik
Posted by
on 25 March 2013 - 10:05 AM
I find it rather ironic that the post after Simons "swedish" dig was from Viking from Sweden! (no offence E_Viking!!
)
Bent.. would you like me to slap Simon for you?
No offence taken! It was simply not worth commenting 
Well, I assume that he will have to " stand up" to his comment anyway!
/Erik
Posted by
on 24 March 2013 - 01:00 PM
I like your pictures.
My opinion is that they would benefit from a less crowded background ( negative space).
Posted by
on 21 March 2013 - 01:24 PM
I really like the Idea! Makes me want to try it out myself.
Well, apart fromthe combination of Wetsuit and cold lakes!
/Erik
Posted by
on 14 March 2013 - 01:34 PM
Maybe I am sloppier now. Does it matter if the housing doesn't leak? That's what the pressure test tells. I had a failure putting it together for the first time whilst my feet were awash on the way out to Malpelo. The rock 'n roll of the boat was very distracting but the leak test revealed that I hadn't done it properly so I did it again BEFORE I got in the water! Camera saved!
Well, I assume that you are right that it does not really matter as long as the Camera stays dry. I tried to teach a D80 to swim some years ago. It would have saved me back then!
I guess i/you/most of us get a bit sloppier and that is the reason why i see the need of a electronic vacuum system as essential for the whole vacuum system.
The alarm as it will advise you when the vacuum inside lowers warning you that there is a leak, as soon you stop to suck the air, 10 minutes later and
hours later maybe during the dive with the blinking LED.
I fully agree and that is why I want an electronic version.
I personlly ordered the VividHousing version of the Vacuum system. http://www.vividhous...ak-sentinel.php
Erik
Posted by
on 14 March 2013 - 10:30 AM
Thanks for the Infos from everybody!
Posted by
on 10 March 2013 - 08:00 AM
It depends on format as well.
My vote would be
DX => 60mm
FX=> 105mm
/Erik
Posted by
on 10 March 2013 - 07:56 AM
Just buy a bit more than you think you need..
Then simply just try it out!
Posted by
on 09 March 2013 - 02:50 PM
It is for sure great that there are no Patents on this system...
In my humble opinion all Housing should come with a system simlilar to this!
It reduces the risk of floods and I am pretty sure that all of us that once had a flood would agree 
I just find it a pity that it takes until midlle of May, or so, until the electrocic version is out!
Posted by
on 03 March 2013 - 01:41 AM
@DiverPam: The ASUS Zenbook 11.6" is a great little Laptop ( Ultrabook). Congrats!
I am very happy with mine so far!
/Erik
Posted by
on 02 March 2013 - 10:28 AM
If you like UW Photography? Then go for it.
Can you imagine diving without a Camera? Then think about it.
... and then go for it anyway 
It is your decision, your money and your passion. Basically all of us here on Wetpixel have been in your situation.
We decided to go for it. So, as Steve writes you are asking the wrong bunch.
All of us would probably say that it keeps costing us a lot of money, but giving us a lot of joy.
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