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Issue with 230mm glass dome port (foggy)
SwiftFF5 replied to MATT S's topic in Photography Gear and Technique
Back in the dark ages, when I worked as a mechanic's assistant in a gas station at 16 years old, we would use Coke to clean the corrosion off auto battery terminals. The phosphoric acid in it works well for that, but then you need to flush it thoroughly with fresh water to remove all the sugar. I have used this trick multiple times since then. -
Scuba Diving in Roatán, Honduras - July 2019 (4K)
SwiftFF5 replied to EvilOtter's topic in Photo / Video Showcase
Thanks, 'll be there in mid-February - hope you have great trips as well. -
Scuba Diving in Roatán, Honduras - July 2019 (4K)
SwiftFF5 replied to EvilOtter's topic in Photo / Video Showcase
Very nice, I recognize some of those spots. You found more nudibranchs than I normally see, so I guess that I am going to have to look closer. We just bought our airline tickets for our next trip back to Roatan, and I can't wait. -
Yes, I have seen lots of those in Roatan, but never knew what they were. Now I will have to check them for the skeleton shrimp. I had no idea that they might be there. Thanks!
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Tripod ideas for underwater video
SwiftFF5 replied to aussie_bubbles's topic in Video Gear and Technique
There are several threads here already on this topic. Here is a link to one of them:- 10 replies
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How do you charge for your work?
SwiftFF5 replied to fstopmovies's topic in The Galley: General Chat
Nice work, I can see why they would want to use that for marketing. -
Yes, I did have to try a couple of positions before I was really happy with them. I have mine set just barely below my line of sight, so that it is easy to look down slightly to use them. Good luck.
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Like @Bill1946, I use the stick-on lenses in my mask with good success. They are certainly the cheapest option, so you could try them first, and if they work - great. If not, you aren't out much money, and can try something else.
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FWIW, Edmund Optics is a great resource. I may have to look through their catalog to see if there is anything that might help you. https://www.edmundoptics.com/ If you want to look through their selection of beam splitters, you have quite a few choices: https://www.edmundoptics.com/search/?criteria=beam%20splitter# .
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I need help :( Underwater photography tips
SwiftFF5 replied to Shane Haumpton's topic in The Galley: General Chat
As always, Tim_G's suggestions are a great place to start. In addition, we need to know a little about you. Are you already a diver? What kinds of things are you looking to photograph - wide reef scenes, your dive buddies, tiny, macro subjects? What sort of budget do you have in mind (be aware that underwater photography is always more expensive than you think that it will be)? That will help us get an idea of which direction to start directing you. -
What I tell our new divers (and try to do myself) is to equalize every time I take a breath while descending and again while ascending. I have always had some trouble equalizing, and this has helped me a lot, along with descending very slowly and deliberately. If I am going to be making many repetitive dives in a row, I may also take Sudafed (the real stuff that you have sign for at the pharmacy, not the "over the counter" stuff), and/or may spray a little Afrin decongestant in my ears (not the nose as you would normally). The Afrin in the ears trick helps very quickly, and was something that a Harbor Patrol diver told me about quite a few years ago. Of course, those are not approved uses for either medication, use at your own risk, I am not medically certified to give you advice, etc. etc.
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My setup is the same as tursiops, except that I have a different macro diopter. It gives me a lot of flexibility, and isn't too hard to switch over.
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Free diving alone, without the added complexity of trying to take photos, sounds like a lot of work to me.