LF: Single tank wing.

[Ed Palma]

Carol and Solomon have some spiral hoses. I got one from them before, though I think my other spiral hoses are from the various BCs and wings I've had over the years (thus far: 3 stabs, 3 horse collars, and 3 wings... plus 1 DIY wing).

GoPro HD: From Aquamundo (in Amorsolo and in JP Rizal as well)

Now for the flat lens, I ordered one from goforfocus.com. Big difference as can be seen in these comparative photos.

I like the GoPro because its very unobtrusive, very wide angle, and I put it on a suction cup mount that I stick to the wall in the pool whenever I video my practice to evaluate my performance etc. After which, I can shove it in a pocket. Nothing like video to reinforce how far from 5thdx diving I am. I don't take stills with it, I just run it on video mode all the time and just take screen shots. Its also small enough to fit in my small pressure pot so whenever I feel like testing the housing to its rated 180ft, I can just pop it into the pot and check it. As for the flat lens, its well worth it. (I did toy with the idea of a DIY solution though, and given that I can test experiments and replacement housings are available from Aquamundo, well, maybe in the future...)

 

[Pao]

Thanks! Does aquamundo carry the flat port?

 

[Ed Palma]

Alas, the last time I checked... no it doesn't. They're the distributors of GoProHD products here, but GoPro themselves have not yet come up with a flat lens.

Goforfocus.com is run by Patrick Verhey. He goes by the handle "Underwaterhero" on the boards, although the last time he visited was in March. I got my lens in August, initially getting in touch with him here through SB and paid by paypal. Here's the photo from his site showing his flat lens design:

His email address is: lens@GoForFocus.com

Not sure how he is now, but I got my lens pretty quick at my door. It'll come in a letter envelope wrapped in bubble-wrap - small enough not to arouse interest in customs. There's an interesting couple of threads over in the photo forum regarding patents and such... LINK

Now I wonder if Aquamundo has the LCD screen already... time to give em a call

 

[Pao]

Thanks Doc Ed! Nautilus no longer sells the spiral hose but you can order the $Halcyon$ ones. I did not even ask for the price. My wife is now looking to buy an UW camera as my UW case is already toast. I was looking at the GoPro as an alternative. It seems a lot cheaper than a decent UW housing and it shoots decent video to boot.

 

[Ed Palma]

Just got in touch with Aquamundo... they've got the LCD

 

[Pao]

Great! How much did you get your Go Pro for? Any news on the flat port?

 

[Ed Palma]

Sending a PM... but the best option for the flat port is still a 3rd party provider.

 

[Ed Palma]

Got the LCD Fun, nifty little thing! They've only got one more in stock at the moment though

 

[Pao]

Good for you! Enjoy! Still holding out for the flat port.