pakman
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thanks Curt. interesting points about sidemounts in open water especially point #1.
Benefits with rebreathers
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As both a rebreather diver (Inspiration) and photo/video nut, I find that with the rebreather I have several advantages.
1. More no decompression bottom time
2. No bubbles and far less "noise"
3. Stable depth when diving a rebreather your depth does not chnage as you breath in and out so you are mor stable for better video
4. Abaility to carry much lighter rebreather and exceed the amount of time I can spend in the area looking for subjects. (4 to 6 hour bottom time possible with a 51 pound unit).
Mike...
1. More no decompression bottom time
2. No bubbles and far less "noise"
3. Stable depth when diving a rebreather your depth does not chnage as you breath in and out so you are mor stable for better video
4. Abaility to carry much lighter rebreather and exceed the amount of time I can spend in the area looking for subjects. (4 to 6 hour bottom time possible with a 51 pound unit).
Mike...
PerroneFord
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Diver Mike,
Two questions:
1. How often do you check your P02 now, as compared to when you first started diving your rebreather?
2. How long was it after starting to dive your rebreather, before you felt confident that you could handle the camera/videocamera and not cause issues for yourself?
Thanks
Two questions:
1. How often do you check your P02 now, as compared to when you first started diving your rebreather?
2. How long was it after starting to dive your rebreather, before you felt confident that you could handle the camera/videocamera and not cause issues for yourself?
Thanks
Dugongberbulu
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As someone who is rebreather certified (although SCR not CCR) and an avid videographer, I would say that there are definitely benefits. I also agree with Curt's assesment that its about having the right tool for the job.
With respect to task-loading, I tell myself before getting in the water: Rebreather is Priority #1, getting the shot #2. End of story.
Just my 2 cents :14:
With respect to task-loading, I tell myself before getting in the water: Rebreather is Priority #1, getting the shot #2. End of story.
Just my 2 cents :14:
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