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ScooterGirl and Michael, just for the record, I'm sure you both know an Al80 doesn't actually hold 80cf, right? (at rated pressure, at least) Al80 = 77.4 cf at 3000psi. So if people are entering 80cf for the tank size, they're not getting accurate calculations out of it. (And SG, what is a...

Have you ever used an air-integrated computer? You're really over-thinking this. All AI computers work the same way. The pressure sensor detects PSI in the tank, and the computer logs the pressure readings at various intervals. (Obviously I'm looking at this from an Imperial standpoint, but...

I don't know what Goodman you're using, but if you're using the OxyCheq soft Goodman, it's designed to have a bolt snap tied to the back of the light and the clip clipped to the handle as a backup attachment method.

You can't mount another lens without completely removing the flip-down lens. It doesn't allow simultaneous mounting of another lens. This is according to Reef, actually... I haven't seen the flip lenses in person yet. If you're comfortable threading accessories on and off underwater, it...

I briefly considered the Fix macro lenses. Then I realized that, while it's easy to switch from macro to regular, it's nearly impossible to switch from macro to wide angle. The ability to switch from macro to wide angle is the whole reason I invested in the Fix housing instead of saving a...

Nice, Nemrod! I envy you that Spiegel Grove dive... wanted to hit that one for a long time now. Were any of the WA shots zoomed in a notch, or were they all full wide? How did it "feel"? Wide enough?

Nice setup, Chris! What backpack is that? Holy cow that Fix focus light is HUGE! It's as big as your strobe! LOL As to the manual/AV thing, I prefer manual. Yes, that means manually tweaking the strobe dial, too. It's not as tough as you'd think, and I think the more you do it, the more...

I had the same experience. I will say, however, that SiTek has completely redesigned their glove ring system and apparently the new version is MUCH improved over the old one. I haven't seen it first hand, but the reports I've read have been almost entirely positive. Still happy with my Diving...

Thanks. :) I don't recall any difficulty attaching the 28AD mount to the Fix housing. It's not quite as tight as I would like (you can cause it to rotate when turning in the bayonet-mount lenses, which can create a LOT of torque), but that doesn't seem to cause any actual issues so I haven't...

Say, that reminds me... I could use a few more stickers if there are any left. :) (Only issue with the original batch is the adhesive could have been better... they don't stick to my Pelican cases as well or as long as the other stickers I have seem to)

Agreed! :D

I agree. While my first shot here has some flare in the corner, this is normal with a dome when shooting into the sun the way this photo is. While they're not contest winners (hey, my first dive with a fisheye lens, be kind) I really don't see what's so "optically unacceptable" about...

You should check his post history, on TDS, and probably here, too. Any light thread, you can be sure he'll pop up and recommend MBSub. Puts the "Fan" in "Fanatic"!

Actually, if you read the whole thread, you'll see I returned the Canon housing, and instead went with the Fix housing. No reason why you can't use at least certain strobes with the Canon housing. It all comes down to what accessories you want access to. I really wanted AD macro lenses AND AD...

And how much of that is the faux Pelican vs. the contents? 15 lbs is probably fine if that's all you're carrying on. Add 10 lbs+ in batteries, a prescription dive mask, a dive computer, an HID canister light plus the usual sorts of things a prudent traveler carries on board in case of...

There has always been a weight limit, but it's rarely enforced for domestic flights. International travelers are coming under more and more scrutiny, however, especially when traveling to small island destinations that are so common for divers.

Pelican cases are great for general storage, but they're WAY too heavy to carry onto the plane in these days of increased baggage scrutiny. I'd recommend a good padded backpack instead.

I always travel with a power strip. I find hotels in general, even fancy ones, let alone inexpensive ones in third world countries, never seem to have as many outlets as I would like even when it's just topside gear that needs charging. When I'm charging camera batteries (2 at once), a laptop...

If it accepts the both the UCL-165AD and the UWL-100 28AD that pretty much confirms for me that it would also accept the UFL-165AD, you would just have to zoom in a notch or two to eliminate the vignetting. (No promises or warranty should be taken from this comment, but that's my best guess)...

Interesting. I just found a "Kinamax" battery on Amazon: Amazon.com: Kinamax BTR-NB6L-JWP 1300mAh NB-6L Replacement Battery for Canon - Premium Japanese Cells: Electronics It has the identical printing (and 1300 mah rating, etc.) as the Wasabi battery recommended by PufferFish, but its $20...