06-23-2006, 02:03 PM
(Continuing from the "My Divebuddy" thread....)
Chris -- Thanks for the info on the 8" dome port. I might give that one a try. One thing that I like about the 6" port is that the petal-shaped lens hood somewhat protects the front of the dome, especially when things get bouncy on a boat. It also allows the camera to sit upright on the ground, without any upward pressure being applied to the port:
Not sure how the larger port would fare when set on the ground; how has it worked with your Nikon housing?
The Canon 10-22 lens is pretty decent; haven't compared it to anything really wide other than a Nikkor 15mm, which is outstanding but in a completely different class. No edge distortion there! I generally use the 10-22 at 10mm, so the zoom is almost useless, but Canon doesn't have a 10mm prime yet.
I remember your over/under shot of the ice diver; very nice. I've had success with the smaller port, but things might be easier with the larger one. Here are some shots from Wazee last weekend; the guys were getting ready for a class and I just splashed in with shorts & t-shirt on. My recurring problems are water spots (will try RVR aviation rain repellent soon) and some darkness in the corners from a misaligned lens hood.
John P with video camera:
John M and John P:
Tom C and Bob S:
It would be cool to dive together sometime.... I'll probably be at Wazee a few weekends this summer, but most of the time will be spent practicing for a tech trip to Isle Royale and the camera might have to stay on shore.  :'(
-- Roger
Chris -- Thanks for the info on the 8" dome port. I might give that one a try. One thing that I like about the 6" port is that the petal-shaped lens hood somewhat protects the front of the dome, especially when things get bouncy on a boat. It also allows the camera to sit upright on the ground, without any upward pressure being applied to the port:
Not sure how the larger port would fare when set on the ground; how has it worked with your Nikon housing?
The Canon 10-22 lens is pretty decent; haven't compared it to anything really wide other than a Nikkor 15mm, which is outstanding but in a completely different class. No edge distortion there! I generally use the 10-22 at 10mm, so the zoom is almost useless, but Canon doesn't have a 10mm prime yet.
I remember your over/under shot of the ice diver; very nice. I've had success with the smaller port, but things might be easier with the larger one. Here are some shots from Wazee last weekend; the guys were getting ready for a class and I just splashed in with shorts & t-shirt on. My recurring problems are water spots (will try RVR aviation rain repellent soon) and some darkness in the corners from a misaligned lens hood.
John P with video camera:
John M and John P:
Tom C and Bob S:
It would be cool to dive together sometime.... I'll probably be at Wazee a few weekends this summer, but most of the time will be spent practicing for a tech trip to Isle Royale and the camera might have to stay on shore.  :'(
-- Roger