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by cardiver
Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Lighting Options for Camera (non video)
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Lighting Options for Camera (non video)

KneeDeep wrote:
cardiver wrote:The new, high end S&S is also supposed to be an excellent strobe.
You referring to the YS-D1?
Yes.....
by cardiver
Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Lighting Options for Camera (non video)
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Lighting Options for Camera (non video)

Strobe choices are pretty simple. Inon or Sea & Sea are the two major players. The Inon S2000 and the S&S YS01 ( ttl) or YS02 ( manual only) are all good choices. The new, high end S&S is also supposed to be an excellent strobe.
by cardiver
Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

I have it but I don't need it.
by cardiver
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

A couple of feet away. I'll have to check the settings when I get home...... Most likely 5.6 though.......

F13 1/250 ISO 200
by cardiver
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

Jay H wrote:Nice detail. Could you post the settings? Are you switching the 60 to macro before closing up your housing?
The 60 is a macro lens. I flip the switch on the side to the minimum focus just so it doesn't hunt but you can leave it at full range if you want to.
by cardiver
Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

20130920-P9200925.jpg ISO 100 - 42mm - f8 - 125 Cropped and adjusted for WB, Tone and Prescence in LR4. Anybody using the Oly 60mm? Was disappointed it wasn't included in the last sale that just ended. Hoping it comes around again before xmas. I was tempted by the 40 - 150 for topside. At $119 it w...
by cardiver
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

Furnari wrote:On a related question- do other wet lenses fit the factory adapter? I assume so, but I figured I'd ask and possibly save myself some hassle.
Yes but I've been told that wide angle wet lenses do not work well. The Oly adapter is a 67mm thread mount.
by cardiver
Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
Replies: 191
Views: 32376

Re: E-PL1 Users Group

That's not the one for underwater use. You're looking for the PTMC-01 and there are better choices out there. I use the Dyron + 7 and it seems to work quite well.....
by cardiver
Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: DSLR versus compact camera?
Replies: 18
Views: 3999

Re: DSLR versus compact camera?

Dusty2 wrote:What a great choice! I have looked at that but went with the E-PL5 because of the price difference Must be nice to have all the extra dough! :smt064
The E-PL5 has the same sensor as the OM-D. The only noticeable difference will be with video because of the better image stabilization.....
by cardiver
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: DSLR versus compact camera?
Replies: 18
Views: 3999

Re: DSLR versus compact camera?

Thanks for the replies. After much agonizing, er, researching, today I'm leaning towards the Olympus OM-D E-M5. It has most things I am looking for... it's a lot more expensive than the Sony RX100, which is what I was leaning towards yesterday till I realized the manual controls I'd give up. I do w...
by cardiver
Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: I need help with my dry gloves please
Replies: 33
Views: 7286

Re: I need help with my dry gloves please

This is probably taking this thread in the wrong direction, but I've also been using the UTD?Kubi glove system for several months, and couldn't be happier. I switched from the Glovelock QCP system because the rings are just too big. As someone else said, a real pain to get bungees over them, and I ...
by cardiver
Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: I need help with my dry gloves please
Replies: 33
Views: 7286

Re: I need help with my dry gloves please

This is probably taking this thread in the wrong direction, but I've also been using the UTD?Kubi glove system for several months, and couldn't be happier. I switched from the Glovelock QCP system because the rings are just too big. As someone else said, a real pain to get bungees over them, and I ...
by cardiver
Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:22 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: TTN 090213
Replies: 3
Views: 743

Re: TTN 090213

Tom Nic wrote:Way cool!

Let me tag along next time!
You know that you're always welcome, Tom.
by cardiver
Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: TTN 090213
Replies: 3
Views: 743

TTN 090213

Met up with Jeff tonight at TTN do get in one dive and to try out my new camera and macro lens. Smooth water and no fishermen made for an easy entry but horrible viz in the shallows and a pretty strong flood made us wonder if this was going to be a good dive. As we dropped in and pushed below 40' th...
by cardiver
Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Macro
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: Macro

Here's the entire kit.....
by cardiver
Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Macro
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: Macro

Now to get this thread back on track.....
Just picked up my E-PL5 and put the 60mm macro on right away. Grabbed my daughter and snapped this pic....
Amazing!
by cardiver
Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Macro
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: Macro

I did........ Horrible macro, even with my +7 diopter .......
My Oly E-PL5 will be in tomorrow........
by cardiver
Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Macro
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Macro

Just picked up this beautiful Olympus 60mm macro lens.
Looking forward to trying it out on Thursday.....
by cardiver
Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Dive flag at Redondo
Replies: 23
Views: 3095

Re: Dive flag at Redondo

It's really spooky when your dive "buddy" finds one at TTN and then swims above you and drops it right in front of your face.....
by cardiver
Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Three Tree 8/15
Replies: 5
Views: 743

Re: Three Tree 8/15

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by cardiver
Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Three Tree Thursday
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

Re: Three Tree Thusday

See you there!
by cardiver
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Dive Site Listings
Topic: Salt Water State Park
Replies: 30
Views: 17480

Re: Salt Water State Park

I would love to see a nice reef straight out from the entry at about 50-60' at TTN......
by cardiver
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Redondo 8/11
Replies: 7
Views: 906

Re: Redondo 8/11

A few pics from the dive......
by cardiver
Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Three Tree Thursday
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

Three Tree Thursday

Meet at 2000 hrs to avoid the fishermen...........
by cardiver
Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Redondo 8/11
Replies: 7
Views: 906

Re: Redondo 8/11

Yep! A little old Hispanic woman came running up to me, put her arm around me ( still in all of my gear) and had her picture taken.