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Last fri-sat, SJ and I went down to DEMA (dive industry conference) in Las Vegas NV. It was both our first time there. We went down to represent Jolly Roger Diving's new Panama location as well as Weezle. The scale of this show is huge... it filled several floors and a huge showroom in the las vegas convention center.... Great crowd! Great show!
I spent most of the time in the camera gear section, and got a chance to talk to all the major camera manufacturers as well as accessory suppliers like SubSee, Keldan lights, SLS Photography, Backscatter etc. We got to talk to xray mag as well. WoW!
They had several very informative sessions on wide angle photography, balancing natural+artificial light, blackwater photography, and new innovative lenses designed just for underwater use from naiticam (impressive!). I got to hang out with several of the presenters afterwards and geek out!
Here were some of the photos highlighting the event...
There were 2 huge rows each of booths on Bonaire and Indonesia! Tom Nic and Stephen would have been in heaven (respectively). Sadly there were no booths on Northwest Diving :(
We also saw some fellow local divers...Andrea P from 8, C&M from Silent World, Doug from UWS/DUI, James H from Harbor View, and so many more cool people
We missed hanging out with Nirupam, Calvin Tangfish, R Roddenberry, Rick/Jackie, Vince who were also there... so we'll have to go back!
DEMA 2018
DEMA 2018
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Re: DEMA 2018
So sorry I missed you guys there, but looks like you had a great time. I didn't know that you know Jeff Bozanic, with I'd told you to tell him hi for me!
Re: DEMA 2018
Great pictures of everyone! Looks like you had an amazing time!!! Thanks for sharing the pics and information about it all!
Re: DEMA 2018
It was fun. Forgot to mention, we also saw the one and only Hoodsport Diver (and his wife) at the show too!
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Re: DEMA 2018
DEMA is like MECA to divers.