More ?'s re: fiber optic cable to housing attachment

[herbdb]

Finished mine last night. I couldn't find the PVC to make the base so I used the plastic from the lid to an old DVD spindle. I will replace that when I can find something more durable, but I was running out of time. We leave for Roatan at 0530 tomorrow from Newark, NJ.

Thanks so much for the ideas. I rarely used my strobes because of sync problems, they fire every time now.

 

[vimaldude]

Finished mine last night. I couldn't find the PVC to make the base so I used the plastic from the lid to an old DVD spindle. I will replace that when I can find something more durable, but I was running out of time. We leave for Roatan at 0530 tomorrow from Newark, NJ.

Thanks so much for the ideas. I rarely used my strobes because of sync problems, they fire every time now.

Here is one more tip for the PVC base. Cut a 1"x3/4" piece of PVC. Then heat it with a heat gun (or a hair dryer set on high) for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft. Then press it against the strobe body till it cools (put a piece of paper between PVC and strobe to protect it). The PVC base will now have perfect curvature that matches the stobe. It makes it match the dual-lock perfectly.

All the best with your trip. Roatan is great and you will enjoy the diving (lucky dog!!)

 

[herbdb]

Thanks for the tip. Made it to Fantasy Island, tired but with all gear and luggage. Diving tomorrow.

 

[Terryb]

Hey there vimaldude,

Nice setup, I see you have the panasonic case, what camera are you using? I just bought the S&S YS-01 and was trying to figure out a good mask solution. I tried just the dual lock but your setup with the vinyl rain gutter (thanks noob) looks great. I'm going to give it a try tomorrow.

Cheers,

 

[Terryb]

Just one more question vimalude.

Do you get any flash leakage from your internal flash with your setup?

Cheers,

 

[Divernoob]

Hey there vimaldude,

Nice setup, I see you have the panasonic case, what camera are you using? I just bought the S&S YS-01 and was trying to figure out a good mask solution. I tried just the dual lock but your setup with the vinyl rain gutter (thanks noob) looks great. I'm going to give it a try tomorrow.

Cheers,

I can't claim that innovation. I got that from another SB member here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/canon-corner/272579-inon-fiber-optic-adapter-canon-g10-wpdc28.html

 

[vimaldude]

Just one more question vimalude.

Do you get any flash leakage from your internal flash with your setup?

Cheers,

I just came back from a great dive trip to Philippines with my setup. I have an old Panny TZ1 with panny housing. The strobe worked very well and fired everytime.
Unfortunately, the Panny's internal flash died after 3 days (making the external strobe useless).

I have a new Panny ZS6 now. Just ordered the marine case for it.

Here is the link to some of my pictures from Philippines using this setup.

Picasa Web Albums - Vimal Parikh - Philippines

I didn't get any internal leakage from the camera's flash. The Plastic cover over the diffuser is thick enough to prevent any residual light getting out.

 

[Terryb]

Thanks all for the help everyone.

I just got my mask built today and it works great on land, just need to try it underwater. Have to hit the pool soon for a test. 27 days to Thailand & Sipadan.
Here's some shots of my mask setup.

 

[jsnyder]

I, too, have a Canon camera and Canon housing (mine is the WP-DC28). Everything I read in your comments seemed very good until I got to the part that said you had limited success in Cozumel. I guess my question is whether the homemade mount and revised diffuser worked for you in the end?

 

[Divernoob]

I, too, have a Canon camera and Canon housing (mine is the WP-DC28). Everything I read in your comments seemed very good until I got to the part that said you had limited success in Cozumel. I guess my question is whether the homemade mount and revised diffuser worked for you in the end?

I never had issues with the mount to the housing, they were only with the strobe mount. Those were resolved with my new method.