doctock993
Contributor
A Lynx updated evaluation.
I just got back from 2 weeks in Lembeh Strait - doing macro and super-macro photography.
About a week prior to leaving, I performed the latest update for my Lynx computer.
With correct setting of battery types for both wrist computer and T1 transmitter I had NO issues with either units for 3x 60-100min of <90ft/30m diving per day.
The main screen remains extremely easy to view, and provided all the info I needed/ wanted in a very clear to interpret manner.
That said, the rechargeable batteries (LFP123A) in both units became another item to pull out, maintain o-rings, and charge every night.
I fortunately brought a non-rechargeable (ER 17335M) I was able to use temporarily, as I discovered on the second day that the rechargeable battery in the computer did not last past 4 dives (~300min).
As I already have a daily swap of camera battery and memory card, along with strobe battery swap, it was not a huge deal for me to add the Liquivision batteries to the maintenance routine.
That said, prior to my next dive trip, I'm going to definitely get another set of 2 batteries so a complete swap can be done each day. It was a huge pain every morning to chase after my reg from the eager dive boat captains to replace the freshly charged battery - and as experience has taught, haste often makes flooding electronics more likely.
Also, I admit, as other's have described, concern over the potential longevity of the battery tray, and the added risk to both pieces with daily opening and required o-ring confirmation and maintenance.
I just got back from 2 weeks in Lembeh Strait - doing macro and super-macro photography.
About a week prior to leaving, I performed the latest update for my Lynx computer.
With correct setting of battery types for both wrist computer and T1 transmitter I had NO issues with either units for 3x 60-100min of <90ft/30m diving per day.
The main screen remains extremely easy to view, and provided all the info I needed/ wanted in a very clear to interpret manner.
That said, the rechargeable batteries (LFP123A) in both units became another item to pull out, maintain o-rings, and charge every night.
I fortunately brought a non-rechargeable (ER 17335M) I was able to use temporarily, as I discovered on the second day that the rechargeable battery in the computer did not last past 4 dives (~300min).
As I already have a daily swap of camera battery and memory card, along with strobe battery swap, it was not a huge deal for me to add the Liquivision batteries to the maintenance routine.
That said, prior to my next dive trip, I'm going to definitely get another set of 2 batteries so a complete swap can be done each day. It was a huge pain every morning to chase after my reg from the eager dive boat captains to replace the freshly charged battery - and as experience has taught, haste often makes flooding electronics more likely.
Also, I admit, as other's have described, concern over the potential longevity of the battery tray, and the added risk to both pieces with daily opening and required o-ring confirmation and maintenance.
