limeyx
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PerroneFord:TS&M, we must be linked telepathically. I too put the new underwater videocam into the water this weekend for the first time. I know understand why video greats like Wes Skiles, kneel, or assume very knees down positioning.
It was essentially impossible to film, while hovering, in trim, in 4ft of water. Just wasn't happening for me. The camera is slightly negative which didn't help. Slightly positive would have been far better.
I might try again at 20-30ft and see if it gets any better, but I just don't think I'm good enough in the water yet to make it work.
Slightly positive gets really ugly when you clip it off for ascent. Give me slightly negative any day (although maybe positive is easier to get a steady shot? Most of my shots are still not stable after 70+ dives with video cam)