Over the last month or so some members have asked for my review, but my trips kept getting cancelled. Last week I finally was able to do Cozumel and use the mask for the first time.
The week before that I thought it wise to try it in a pool session, and figure out the buttons and such. That went well, but every 10 minutes or so I would lose the transmitter signal. If I rolled over or changed position, it would come back. I was concerned enough that I brought my old computer with me as a backup. It must have been interference within the pool, because over 10 dives in Coz, as deep as 130 feet, I never lost the linkage once. The hardware and software worked perfectly.
Other miscellaneous observations:
1) When you hold it in your hand, or put it on for the first time, it is heavier and larger than a regular mask. You get over that after the first dive. Haven't given it any thought since then.
2) The fit isn't as good as my usual mask, and I had some leakage from time to time, following a stride entry. At 12 feet I'd notice the seal wasn't right. Could be my face, or the fact that I didn't shave all week.
3) They say interior volume is more, but I had no problem flooding and clearing.
4) Range of vision is fine. I put a magnifier on the right side for camera work.
5) Video work is where it shines. Never a distraction when you are filming. The heads-up display is a natural for this kind of thing. Safety stops too.
6)Only complaint - when you switch tanks, for example, you have to put on the mask to check your PSI (and bend over towards the transmitter). I'm going to add a small button gauge right on the first stage for convenience.
7) Did a great night dive. The brightness of the heads up is easy to adjust downward so you are not blinded. Great feature.
8) I added a teather, in case it is knocked off - losing both the mask and the computer would immediately end the dive.
9) I get asked alot of questions.
That's it. I'm thrilled with it.
The week before that I thought it wise to try it in a pool session, and figure out the buttons and such. That went well, but every 10 minutes or so I would lose the transmitter signal. If I rolled over or changed position, it would come back. I was concerned enough that I brought my old computer with me as a backup. It must have been interference within the pool, because over 10 dives in Coz, as deep as 130 feet, I never lost the linkage once. The hardware and software worked perfectly.
Other miscellaneous observations:
1) When you hold it in your hand, or put it on for the first time, it is heavier and larger than a regular mask. You get over that after the first dive. Haven't given it any thought since then.
2) The fit isn't as good as my usual mask, and I had some leakage from time to time, following a stride entry. At 12 feet I'd notice the seal wasn't right. Could be my face, or the fact that I didn't shave all week.
3) They say interior volume is more, but I had no problem flooding and clearing.
4) Range of vision is fine. I put a magnifier on the right side for camera work.
5) Video work is where it shines. Never a distraction when you are filming. The heads-up display is a natural for this kind of thing. Safety stops too.
6)Only complaint - when you switch tanks, for example, you have to put on the mask to check your PSI (and bend over towards the transmitter). I'm going to add a small button gauge right on the first stage for convenience.
7) Did a great night dive. The brightness of the heads up is easy to adjust downward so you are not blinded. Great feature.
8) I added a teather, in case it is knocked off - losing both the mask and the computer would immediately end the dive.
9) I get asked alot of questions.
That's it. I'm thrilled with it.