By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #186) on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - 7:45 pm: |
I've used a MiniQ40 attached to the bottom of an Ikelite housing with some success, but am wondering if anyone has tried something else that worked? I shoot with an Oly 4040 and an Ike DS125.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1218) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 4:43 am: |
We also used MiniQ40 as modelling or spotter lights for our housed cameras, we did upgrade these to the Q40 LED which give at least 8 hours on full power. This year we swapped to the Dive Rite 7 LED light as this gives a broad beam and makes focussing easier as the subject is easier to lock onto.
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By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4265) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 1:22 pm: |
Ron, last time in Bonaire I tried something that worked very well. Previously, while night diving I would carry my light in one hand and my camera in the other. I did not like the arrangement as it did not leave me a hand to ward off the sharks. They are always ready to knock off your mask, hey, I watched Seahunt as a kid, I know they are out there in the dark just waiting, waiting.
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By bob (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1345) on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 8:50 pm: |
i can't focus without a modeling light - the DS125 has a modeling light -use it and carry a spare battery pack;)
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By Robert Fishman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #195) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:09 pm: |
Cecil,
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2194) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:18 pm: |
A red light works wonders.
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #195) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 8:27 pm: |
Is there any problem with night vision switching from the visible spectrum of the DS125 modeling light to the red filtered focus light? If I understand this right, one would leave the red focus light on all the time, and turn off the modeling light on the DS125, once you have found a subject, to avoid blinding light sensitive critters.
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By Robert Fishman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #196) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:33 pm: |
Ron,
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2195) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:54 pm: |
You may find that using the red light all the time, with no white, will find more critters, ones that run from white. My favorite subject when talking about this, the Flaming Reef Lobster, will run from white light as I mentioned above. Likely others. Be fun to try.
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By Robert Fishman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #197) on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:54 pm: |
Glen,
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #196) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:42 pm: |
After a long Google search for an "off the shelf" red focus light, I contacted the manufacturer of the Mini Q40. The answer from the local rep? "I have a red lens on my desk, just give me a mailing address and it's yours" Talk about service!! In my reply, I mentioned that I thought his company was missing a bet by not offering either a stock red lens option for the Mini Q40, or offering their new LED Mini Q40 in red. If you would like to see this on the market, email to info@uwkinetics.com The squeaky wheel DOES get the grease.
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By Rebecca Rowland (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 3:25 pm: |
Where does a person look to buy Roscolux #27? My husband and I are travelling to Bonaire for the first time in May and are really looking forward to the photo opportunities, especially on night dives.
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By Tom (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2798) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 3:33 pm: |
Google "Roscolux #27" you will find sources.
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By Rebecca Rowland (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 3:44 pm: |
Um...yes, I realize that I can Google it (and I did)...but I prefer to have recommendations from folks before I buy something blind off the internet, even if it's just a piece of plastic.
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1175) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 4:09 pm: |
Rebecca,
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By Tom (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2799) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 4:17 pm: |
Thank you Mare, I am busy working on the requested diagram.
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By Rebecca Rowland (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 4:58 pm: |
Many thanks, Mare and Tom! Its becoming much clearer. My husband is an actor, so he probably would have known exactly what and where to find this stuff, but I didn't consult him before posting my post.
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2214) on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 7:41 pm: |
I fastened the alum foil in place with standard household silicone glue. Likely any adhesive that will bond alum and plastic will work, as well as the tape. The silicone has the advantage of being waterproof, in case of a flood. And by using a waterproof adhesive you will prevent a flood.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1267) on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 3:36 am: |
The mini Q40 LED was the best a year ago, look at the Dive Rite 7 High Intensity LED now it is the same same size as the Q40 but with a lot more light. I just did a search and it looks like it sells for about $39. We also have the Lenser Frogman dive light which is also LED and gives a very bright white beam that cuts through the water again this is the same size as the Q40. I would highly recommend this light which sells for around $60 it is brighter than most traditional lights.
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