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- Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:28 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
- Replies: 191
- Views: 32421
Re: E-PL1 Users Group
a. We should expand to an Olympus Pen Users Group b. I just did an experiment using my E-PL1, kit lens at 42mm, f 5.6 and using various "macro" add on lenses starting with the Oly PMLA-EPO1 adapter & PTMC-01 and then stacking some AGFA addons I got at Amazon -- http://www.amazon.com/4-...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
- Topic: A friend wants to get OW certified...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2905
Re: A friend wants to get OW certified...
Depending on timing (both the friend and the trip), she should also consider doing her confined water work here and the open water dives in Hawaii as a referral.
Then, after some dives in warm, clear water, when she returns, she can be introduced to our life filled "cooler" waters.
Then, after some dives in warm, clear water, when she returns, she can be introduced to our life filled "cooler" waters.
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:09 am
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: Club dive MOVED TO REDONDO! September 28th, 2013!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8701
E-PL(x) Users Group & Club Dive
Since it's a Club Dive -- let's have the E-PL(x) Users Group Meeting!
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:02 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
- Replies: 191
- Views: 32421
Re: E-PL1 Users Group
I hope you are "impressed" with Premier as opposed to the AVI. I'll confess I don't use video very much and when I do, I end up using Windows Movie Maker -- simple but it works
OK - All E-PLx users -- how about a Users Group Dive this Saturday with the Club Dive?
OK - All E-PLx users -- how about a Users Group Dive this Saturday with the Club Dive?
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:56 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: DSLR versus compact camera?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4004
Re: DSLR versus compact camera?
Jen -- I've become a huge fan of the "evil" cameras (electronic viewfinder, interchangeable lenses). I was an early adopter of the Oly E-PL1 system and am still a fan. I'll upgrade some time but when, who knows (perhaps when one gets flooded?). As with a DSLR, it is the glass that's most i...
- Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:30 pm
- Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
- Topic: Where do i go for classes and certification
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2734
Re: Where do i go for classes and certification
OK -- since my name has come up, I'll just provide some information about me and several of the others who have been mentioned. First of all, we ALL know each other and dive with each other -- not only that, but we refer students to each other. In fact, Bob, Scott and I are all "affiliated"...
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:45 am
- Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
- Topic: First time, be gentle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1707
Re: First time, be gentle
TJ -- Of course we'll all be kind and gentle (cough, cough). However, why don't you give us some background -- how long you've been diving, where you like to dive, etc. I'm particularly interested in why you decided to become a DM -- what do you want out of your program, what do you want to do once ...
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:16 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
- Replies: 191
- Views: 32421
Re: E-PL1 Users Group
Thanks for bringing this back up. a. We should do a "Users Group" dive -- if I could only find the time I'm try to organize one -- but not until the end of October! b. I got an email last week (?) from Olympus advertising the housing for $199 -- trying to decide if I should get one (backup...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:59 am
- Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
- Topic: WTB backplate and single tank wing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1878
Re: WTB backplate and single tank wing
Just a quick note on this, Bubbles Below, in Woodinville, has the DSS steel BP/W (Taurus, 35 pound) in stock and ready for pickup. Who knows, you might even be able to talk Bud into some sort of discount! Add the 14 pound plate weights and you have a great PNW rig that will last a lifetime and will ...
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:40 am
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Salish Explorer no longer a dive charter
- Replies: 56
- Views: 9632
Re: Salish Explorer no longer a dive charter
There, I let you say THAT again and again and again!It's still cheap compared to boat ownership!
It's still cheap compared to boat ownership!
It's still cheap compared to boat ownership!
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:37 am
- Forum: Oregon Divers
- Topic: FREE Portland Metro Area Gas Management Seminar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6810
Re: FREE Portland Metro Area Gas Management Seminar
I had a good time. Thank you for inviting me. And please let everyone know that they are welcome to contact me with any questions or comments.
- Thu May 30, 2013 1:35 pm
- Forum: Oregon Divers
- Topic: FREE Portland Metro Area Gas Management Seminar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6810
Re: FREE Portland Metro Area Gas Management Seminar
I hope it is the 12th. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.
- Sat May 25, 2013 5:24 pm
- Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
- Topic: What's new in PADI? Buoyancy, BCD removal and tables.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9608
Re: What's new in PADI? Buoyancy, BCD removal and tables.
This is one of those discussions that gets pretty heated now and then. a. "PADI" doesn't teach any one -- individual instructors who are certified by PADI teach -- and yes, there IS a difference. In fact, a PADI instructor CAN teach "gas management" even at the Open Water level. ...
- Sat May 25, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
- Replies: 60
- Views: 13019
Re: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
I agree with John on this -- which means I must disagree with my friend and all too-infrequent dive buddy, Scott. This is an issue that comes up in my other hobby, dressage (riding in the sand box for those who aren't in the know!). The national federation, United States Equestrian Federation, has t...
- Mon May 20, 2013 8:30 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Help with new camera rig purchase - Olympus micro 4/3rds cam
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1871
Re: Help with new camera rig purchase - Olympus micro 4/3rds
My guess is that everyone will find the various PEN line of cameras will all have very similar issues and so we should all be able to learn from each other.
- Mon May 20, 2013 8:29 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
- Replies: 60
- Views: 13019
Re: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
What was interesting about the article on God's Pocket and that it never was published is that Scott was (at the time) a "contributing editor" (or some such nomenclature) of the magazine. However, I suspect the real reason it never saw ink was that GP didn't adverise in NWDN but that the H...
- Sat May 18, 2013 8:06 am
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: Dive Training
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2701
Re: Dive Training
OP -- congratulations on getting hooked. Even though you didn't ask, I'm going to comment on your desire to become a "professional" in the scuba world. I made that decision about a year after getting back into diving at about dive number 100. In my wondering/wandering path to becoming a DM...
- Sat May 18, 2013 7:54 am
- Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit Training - BCD, Suit or Both.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5672
Re: Drysuit Training - BCD, Suit or Both.
+1 on "doing what works." I'm one of those that started out trying to use my drysuit only (full neoprene one) and it worked OK but then concluded it made more sense to use my BCD primarily with enough gas in the suit to not be squeezed. (And, with an uncompressed neoprene suit, one also ne...
- Sat May 18, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
- Replies: 60
- Views: 13019
Re: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
In addition to posting this on the NWDC, did you send the information to Rick Stratton and ask him if he was aware of the violation of the rules? If not, please do so and let us all know his response (if any!). I didn't enter this year because of the (small) fee and the fact that even though I enter...
- Mon May 13, 2013 11:24 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: "Interesting" Series of Threads Today
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1440
Re: "Interesting" Series of Threads Today
No -- I didn't read the threads. I just found it amusing that the "Gear stolen" and "Gear for sale" threads were consecutive.
I guess for some jokes you just had to be there! :-)
I guess for some jokes you just had to be there! :-)
- Mon May 13, 2013 12:05 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: "Interesting" Series of Threads Today
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1440
Re: "Interesting" Series of Threads Today
Fixed -- stupid mistake!
- Sun May 12, 2013 1:39 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: "Interesting" Series of Threads Today
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1440
"Interesting" Series of Threads Today
I logged on and found the following two threads:
http://www.belowandbeyond.biz/images/NW.jpg
I'm sure one had nothing to do with the other!
http://www.belowandbeyond.biz/images/NW.jpg
I'm sure one had nothing to do with the other!
- Sun May 12, 2013 1:31 pm
- Forum: Team Diving
- Topic: Probably a stupid question but I have to ask
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4729
Re: Probably a stupid question but I have to ask
Very sound but with 2 divers in the family, it will take some time (and some serious treasure) to get set up. Well, maybe, but maybe not -- honest. Laura said it pretty well in that there are two basic parts to the "whole Team Diving" thing -- especially as defined by GUE and UTD. The one...
- Fri May 03, 2013 6:38 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: May 3 -- Any Viz Reports from Alki?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 492
May 3 -- Any Viz Reports from Alki?
Anyone been in the water at the Coves the last couple of days? If so, how was (is?) the visibility?
I'm trying to decide where to take a class tomorrow, Saturday, May 4 -- Lake Washington or the Coves?
HELP!
I'm trying to decide where to take a class tomorrow, Saturday, May 4 -- Lake Washington or the Coves?
HELP!
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Travel Bag for Carry-on
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2152
Re: Travel Bag for Carry-on
Scott, just accept that you'll need to check at least one bag. Also, you don't save much, if any, time by not checking a bag (except perhaps at SeaTac) since customs generally takes longer than having your bag available for retrieval. By the way, I had Mexican authorities confiscate a set of Allen w...