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Old 03-04-2008, 01:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
rfb3
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Join Date: 08/22/2007
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Location:
Beautiful Lake Texoma
Age: 44
Dives Logged: 101-500
I will only address a couple of these questions, and leave the rest for someone else...

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Originally Posted by lisa_sk8 View Post
- As a new diver, will holding onto a camera be dangerous? (I know this is likely a personal thing but my mother is absolutely convinced it will take all concentration away from say... breathing)
I recommend using a lanyard to tether the camera to your wrist or BC. That way is an event does come up, you can simply drop the camera and use both hands to handle the issue. It is easy to get distracted by the camera... Be conscious of your air, buddy, and position in the water. Setting the camera settings before ever getting on the boat really helps.

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Originally Posted by lisa_sk8 View Post
- What special care needs to be taken of the housing, esp. after diving in salt water?
Rinse the housing really well after use. Do not allow water spots to dry on it, especially the lenses. Exercising the buttons in FW is recommended after the dive. Use warm FW is possible.

Hope this helps...
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