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  1. timz

    Regulator service lubricant choice, Christo-Lube vs silicone lube

    I just realized it's Silicone grease. So, is it safe to use on the swivel joint?? Thanks.
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    Regulator service lubricant choice, Christo-Lube vs silicone lube

    My housing orings are slide in compression and not parallel facr compression. Meaning the INON grease can be used. thanks mate.
  3. timz

    Regulator service lubricant choice, Christo-Lube vs silicone lube

    Sorry to bring up an old topic. Recently, my Atomic Aquatic Z3 regulator has been leaking on the 2nd stage swivel joint. I sent my regulator to a technician to service and he said the joint cannot be saved. So he replaced my hose with a Taiwanese braided hose with a swivel joint. I don't like...
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    Research of Sardine Run Diving

    Thank you so much... Good to know... Looks like a 7mm suit is required for Sardine Run. I will continue my research and post on this page.
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    Aukland Diving

    Thanks for the suggestions... Sounds great. The place I rented is just 2km away from Global Dive. Thank you for the recommendation. Tim
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    Research of Sardine Run Diving

    Hi everyone, Sardine run has always been one of my must dive experience within my lifetime... However, most of my friend have never done any research on Sardine Run diving at South Africa. Some question I would like to ask. -How are the packages for Sardine Run goes in terms of price...
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    Aukland Diving

    Hi everyone, I'll be going to Aukland, New Zealand for work from 17/12/2018 - 05/01/2019. How is the diving around Aukland during this time of the year..? May I ask, How is the water condition around Aukland around this time of the year..? How much would it cost to dive during the weekend...
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    Converting weights from fresh to salt water

    Hi... sorry to revive an old topic. My camera system weighs 6kgs on land using my baggage weigh. fully submerging it into freshwater, it weighs 1.6kgs with no float arms. However, I borrowed 2 INON M megafloat rated +650g buoyancy underwater and installed them. Now it weighs -400g to -500g...
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    YOKE Retainer come loose after service

    TQ for all tue responses. Yeah... My friend said the same. But Helpful DMs also helped to straighten the first stage after pressurized multiple times before service but it didn't come loose. Only after service.
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    YOKE Retainer come loose after service

    Atomic is balanced piston. I am not sure abt Sherwood. The air is sealed by a small Oring touching the surface inside the yoke. 1/2 turns of the yoke retainer can cause the leak. But happened when turn on the air... So, it's pretty much noticable.
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    YOKE Retainer come loose after service

    Well, as the title stated. I sent my Atomic B2 for service in February before my trip to Komodo Island. Just to avoid any trouble diving at one of the high risk place. Tested on land, everything works fine. And for the first few dives, everything were fine too... But in one particular dive...
  12. timz

    Inon Z330 or S-2000

    Agreed to what Chris said. But u can also do selective illumination. U use ur strobe to brighten the subject selectively, and let natural lighting take care of the remaining. In that case, either strobe is also ok. However, if u really need to stay away from the subject for coverage and...
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    Do We Really Live The Ocean, Or We Just Love Diving?

    Thanks for the contribution to the environment and again, it has proven that there is never too little to contribute. As little as ranting my frustration over the internet can be heard by a another person 2 years later. Thanks for making me understand that as long as we speaks frlm our heart...
  14. timz

    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II opinions?

    Thanks.... Appreciate your opinion.
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    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II opinions?

    Hi Chris, how much did it actually help by assigning the back button focus..? Both in Wide angle and macro... In your opinion...
  16. timz

    South Africa Sardine Chase LOB or Land base...

    Hi gurus and sifus... Have anyone done Sardine Chase in South Africa before..? How much difference in terms of experience and price between LOB and land based resort. I need more information on the trip like price, days required, Where do I fly to etc. I am from Malaysia. Tim
  17. timz

    Wanted NAUTICAM NA-EPL5 with PORTS

    Anyone has a set of Nauticam NA-EPL5 housing with Macro port for Olympus 60mm and Panasonic 8mm fisheye...? I DON'T NEED THE CAMERA & THE LENSES. I JUST NEED THE HOUSING AND THE PORTS Please PM me. Thanks.
  18. timz

    controlling the INON Z240

    This is what I found out. With the magnet switch depressed, it will use the preflash from the camera for TTL evaluation. if you use manual strobe, u will have to have the magnet switch in pressed position to ignore the preflash.
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    controlling the INON Z240

    Thanks again Tienuts, I'll try ot out this Sunday... Before the strobe even touch water, I've already made some funny stuff for my strobes... Haha....
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