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    Jamestown Bridge Demolition Photos

    I heard they were planning on taking some of the debris offshore to create an artifical reef. I'm not sure where I heard this from, but I smell a new dive site!
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    Any UW tips from Canon S400 owners?

    I have been looking around for a macro lens for the WPDC800 for a while (and gave up). Most macro lenses will require some sort of mount if it is a third-party lens. The problem with the WPDC800 housing is that the lens port is not completely round (the flash "port" runs flush with the top of...
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    Any UW tips from Canon S400 owners?

    I don't have any experience with the housing weight since I have a strobe/arm/tray. The whole setup is negative. Tamas has some great tips. I have also been told to use the "Cloudy" setting but do not have to change the exposure setting due to the external strobe. I use the "forced" flash...
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    Backing up photos while on vacation

    The concensus seems to be that whatever you use, back it up. I've looked into the external (no PC required) HD that several of you have mentioned and they look promising. I've been told that our trip to Turks will have a leg with a 44lb restriction so that is what prompted this thread. With...
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    Backing up photos while on vacation

    For the past several years, I have been dragging the computer with me. As many of you have said, the computer allows for daily backup and review of your shots. It is nice to be able to put on slideshows every night and do some editing if needed. I also have enough cards to last me several...
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    Backing up photos while on vacation

    I'm interested in finding out other people do to back up their digital photos while on vacation. Here are the options: 1) Bring a laptop and transfer photos from the memory card after the dive. 2) Bring enough memeory cards to cover the trip (much lighter that carrying a computer) 3) Bring...
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    How to Vomit

    Thanks for the tip. My wife gets sick really easily and has come close while underwater from surge. Its a no-brainer on the surface but how to do it underwater was always a question. the fun part is cleaning afterwards... Derrick
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    Hello from Vancouver, BC

    Welcome to ScubaBoard Mike. The more you dive, the more you wished you had gotten certified earlier! There are a lot of great places in Van to dive. If you get over to Victoria, try Race Rocks, and near Sidney the GB Church and HMSC McKenzie. Have fun and dive safe. Derrick
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    vancouver divers wanted

    Welcome to the board Scott! You'll meet a ton of great people here. Happy diving! Derrick
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    How important is it to buy from an Authorized Dealer? Is Warrenty Necessary?

    MY wife and I have the Oceanic ProPlus2. We both have the warranty on them and mine decided to freeze up and reset on one of my surface intervals. I brought the computer back to my LDS for warranty/repair. Within a couple of days, i was given a brand new (in box) ProPlus2 from Oceanic. The...
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    Canon s400 Digital Elphs--For Dummies

    Sorry for the delay (wish i was away diving ;) ) The case is around $160 (WP-DC800). The first one i bought off the internet (did a search on Froogle), and the second one I bought (after flooding the first one...) at a local photo shop. There are a variety of strobes available from...
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    S400 feedback

    I am currently using and S400 w/YS 90DX strobe. For those who are using the S400 and an external strobe, what settings are you using? In warm, clear water I am getting OK results with the exposure setting at sunny , with the strobe on a low setting. I have also experimented with setting a...
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    Canon IXUS500/WP DC800 (strobe or not)

    Hi Jim, I have the S400/WP-DC800, and the YS90DX strobe. Learning to adjust the angle of the strobe has been my biggest challenge (to prevent backscatter). Depending on how clear the water is where you dive, this may not be a big problem. Scuba_Eric is right though, the strobe allows you...
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    Grand Cayman - Here comes Earl

    nbdiver, I wish you luck. My wife and I just got back from Cayman Brac. We had five amazing days of diving (something about not diving in a drysuit... ;) ) Charley sidetracked us on Wed and Thurs, but the resort faired well with some minor damage to the dock. Have fun on your trip and dive...
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    Canon s400 Digital Elphs--For Dummies

    Hi everyone, S400, WPDC800 and the YS90DX strobe here. My problem is motion blur, shutter lag (among other things ;) ). As i'm pretty new to to UW photography, power settings and strobe angle was an exercise in patience. I was experimenting last weekend with setting the white balance off my...
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    External flash with Canon Elph?

    Hi Magnetite. welcome to the board! I've been using my S400 for about a year (unfortunately not improving that quickly...) Anyway, what do you mean by a small external flash. I'm using Sea and Sea YS90DX, but I know there are other strobes being used. Let us know what you decide. Derrick
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    Merry Christmas to all!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both. I enjoyed your advice this year and look forward to more next year. As there are many new divers and underwater photogs roaming around here, your experiences and pictures inspire us! Thanks!
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    Trip to Monterey

    My wife and I were on the Monterey Express on Sat. It was our first time and we were impressed. The dive brief was thorough, great boat (with lots of elbow room) and helpful, friendly crew. We have had very poor experiences on one of the above named boats so we were extremely happy with the...
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    Parkway wet suits

    I'm not diving 7mm (Dry in Monterey), but i have a 3mm Titanium that I love. It fits great and works for me. If you are not sure, just check out other brands and compare price, features and most importantly, fit. I know this LDS only has Parkway. PM me if you want other store options.
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    Canon S series

    So far, I have also not had any problems with my S40. I fully charged battery pack lasts me easily two dives (~90 pics, two 50min dives w/ 1hr+ surface interval). I also have a spare battery just in case but I have never needed to use it. The power saving feature can be annoying but i...
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