kdgonzalez

I would bypass the middle man and send it straight to nauticam. They will change all the internal orings. Just be ready for about $500 service /parts charge.

One of the work arounds that I have heard of people doing is buying a large photography vest and placing all your lens/ports, strobes and accessories in it. Then you can hand carry your housing. I have also seen photographers hand carrying their rig all set up. By carrying some or all of your rig rather than having it in a carry on you are hoping that the airlines considers it a personal item and doesnt weigh it or weights it on your person. Of course if you do this I would not carry a carryon bag as to not push it.

where are you going? How strict is the carry on weight. In places like Indonesia my cary on has never been weighted despite the 7kg limit, its probably closer to 15+kgs.

thanks for the trip review/info. I am hoping to do Galapagos at some point this year and the cold water is the only thing that keeps holding me back. From your perspective would a 5mm plus a layer like sharkskin be too cold? I am also considering a dry suit but Im not sure how the lack of streamline with a drysuit will do in the current. Thanks

Hi Tim, That one is for a different strobe. Thanks though

Hi bkosinone, Im not looking for the strobe as I have 3 already. Im looking the a retra lsd for the strobe. Thanks though.

Hello friends, I am in the market for a retra LSD for my YSD2. If you have one you want to part with drop me a line. Thanks

nikon d7200 w/ nikon 60mm lens. nauticam housing and port

I was fortunate enough that one of my images was selected as a finalist for the Santi Photo Awards. The winner is selected by popular vote. Would appreciate your support. http://contest.santidiving.com/ paper nautilus/argonaut riding jellyfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr

Feeding squid by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr OceanArt2019-1-17 by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Juvenile fish hiding in jellyfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Juvenile fish hiding in jellyfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Larval eel by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr snapper by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr blackwater-1 by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr

Hi Bob, Last month I did a 10 day trip around Komodo and I have also done shorter trips in the prior years. The north side its definitely the best area and even in peak season the currents are ripping, so I would hate to see it when its "bad". The south side also has a lot of life but its bitter cold for being so close the equator, temps mid 60s F. I have only spend a short amount of time in Ambon at the beginning of a liveaboard but I would definitely spend time there if you can, particularly if predicted Komodo diving wont be at its best. Just know that Ambon is great for macro and muck, not sure if thats what you are into. Alternatively you can also spend the time diving in Bali which is fantastic.

yes. they were all shot in Lembeh strait

cardinalfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Double ended pipefish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Flounder by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Jack in jelly by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr

Unknown octopus species Octopus by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr Octopus by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr octopus sp by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr octopus sp by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr

diminuative paper nautilus/argonauts. these guys are dwarfs in comparison to the large females male paper nautilus/argonaut on jellyfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr male paper nautilus/argonaut on jellyfish by Karyll Gonzalez, on Flickr