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Oldbear - I use an Intova Sport HD II video camera. Most shots, greater than about 10-15 feet I use a red filter. The shots in the grass (e.g., octopus, burr fish) have no filter since I was only in about 3-8 ft of water. If I use a light, I also remove the filter, but I don't use the light that...

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. I sent a link for the video via email to CocoView for them to share if they want.

2 weeks at CocoView Resort, Apr 9-23. Diving is always good, but this time saw (and took video of) territorial displays by French Grunts and 2 pairs of King Crabs and a very friendly, photogenic octopus.

Thought I would add, If you think 2 weeks might be too long on Statia, you could stay a few days on St Maarten before or after Statia.

I’ve been to Statia 3 times; a week in 2004 with a group and on my own May 2014 for 1 week and Jun/Jul 2015 for 2 weeks. I think a week feels too short and at 2 weeks I’m ready to go home. This is a Dutch island with minimal tourist infrastructure, but I like it that way, seems more like a real...

The island is/was volcanic (extinct or dormant now) and many sites are coral covered lava flows with ledges and interesting UW landscape. I don't think my video showed a good representation of dive sites. Depth is mostly 55-75 ft. There was a bit of current the first week of 2015 trip, but not...

I've been to Statia 3 times, 2004 (1 week), 2014 (1 week) and 2015 (2 weeks). I agree completely with Nivek Llekots' assessment of diving on Statia. I fly to St Maarten and then take WinAir to Statia. This year and last year I stayed at the Old Gin House and dove with Golden Rock Dive Center...

Thanks Tony. Candy, a few pieces per bag. Settings were mostly the same as post #1 with the following exceptions: Resolution: I used 720p @60fps this time, there's noticeably less shake (either that or I'm getting better at holding camera still). Providing I'm not viewing on a really big...

Thought I'd report my limited experience with the Intova macro lens. I was in Roatan the last week of March 2015. I had planned to take some comparison video, with/without macro lens, with/without light, but didn't get a chance. Carrying the macro lens was a challenge, as I've never found it...

I use the Intova Sport HD Base Tray (single handle), model SP1 BT. You can add an arm and video light later if you want. I tried holding just the camera, but invariably had camera shake issues. The single hand base tray works for me to eliminate shake. They do have a 2-handle model too (Model...

Zippsy, the red filter and macro lens for the Intova Sport HD II (SPI) are both 52 mm slip-on style. Your link for the macro lens is correct (model SP1-CUL) and the red filter is model # IFRED SPI. Good luck. Please post your experiences with the camera. Don't forget to remove & replace...

Second dive trip using Intova Sport HDII was Nov/Dec 2014 to Grand Turk (short trip report in travel section). Setting used were same as posted previously, but I made a couple of observations. Link below. 1 - HOLD CAMERA WITH BOTH HANDS. The camera is so small it's very tempting to hold with one...

Spent 10 days in Grand Turk Nov/Dec 2014. Stayed at Osprey Beach Hotel, king room 2nd floor, and dove with Blue Water Divers. Diving was back roll from boat to sandy area at about 30 feet, then guided tour along wall and back to boat. After returning to boat I was allowed to spend as much time...

I agree with lionfish-eater, Statia has great diving. See my comments and video from May 2104 trip in this post. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/lesser-antilles/475588-st-eustatius-dive-trip.html

Sorry I didn't notice you post sooner, not sure if you've been or are still considering Statia. I was just there in May, my second visit, the first was 10 years ago. This is not a touristy island and the diving is great - healthy corals & sponges, turtles most every dive, some sharks and a nice...

I've read and benefited from ScubaBoard forums for years but rarely posted. So I thought I would share my recent experience with the Intova Sport HDII video camera. Having taken photos with a dSLR camera for years I decided to travel lighter and give video a try. Searching the internet, I found...

Thank You ddeborahdelamar. Threre do seem to be some discrpancies in the weight allowances. The dive gear and personal items won't be a problem. But if they stick to the 6lb carry-on limit it creates quite a problem for the UW camera equipment. I guess I could rethink the way I transport...

Has anyone experienced problems with luggage when flying on the small plane from St Maarten to Saba? In order to bring all of my dive gear plus UW camera equipment I ususally travel with 2 checked bags and carry on a backpack plus shoulder bag. Another option would be the ferry. Any...

Diverrex, Yes, that's correct, I have 4 lenses and 3 ports. It gives me a good set of options depending on the dive location. I have used them all, but mostly the Tokina 10-17FE for WA and the 100mm for macro. I was pleasantly surprised with the kit lens in Belize with mid range objects. We...

Brad, You're situation sounds a lot like mine. I too was using the Canon S80 with Canon housing, Inon D2000 strobe, ULCS tray & arms plus WA lens (used a lot) & Macro lens (used once). I loved the small package, easy to use & transport. I was satisfied with the quality of photos and swore I...