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The Importance of Reliable Equipment |
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| Written by Julie Swing | |
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My first warm-water scuba diving experience took place in the beautiful, translucent
waters of Belize. The first item in my suitcase was of course, my underwater camera system.
Taking a dive without a camera system musters a feeling of great regret;
whether it be prompted by a passing angelfish that tauntingly poses right in
front of you, or by a detached remora fish searching for a new host. Every dive
in Belize offered a new experience for me, each one re-affirming my passion for the sport
of scuba diving and the infinite opportunity it presents to photograph the
ocean and all its inhabitants....
Disappointment I’d like to say I returned to the States with a brilliant collection of images that archived my first encounters in Belize from spotting good-size sharks (a life-long ambition), to being inches away from a Hawksbill turtle. However, when I discovered that only about 30% of my film was exposed correctly, my heart dropped and my giddy anticipation turned to discontent. Since I am exceedingly careful and diligent with the maintenance and testing of my underwater camera system before hitting the water of every dive, I knew that my defeat was caused by none other than equipment failure. Whether it be from a faulty TTL connection to a miss-firing strobe, no matter where the failure takes place, it is of the utmost importance that all aspects of your underwater camera system are reliable.Avoiding the Heartbreak Especially when traveling it is essential that you are bringing the most dependable camera system that won’t leave you with tragically dark exposures or, yikes, a leak the first time you hit the water. This kind of tragedy can be avoided by investing in a system that is compatible, reliable, and trustworthy from the camera housing to the strobes. It is also important to learn and test the camera system before you decide to venture out on your next scuba diving trip.Final Cautionary Note I’ll not soon forget the moment I experienced on one of the dives in Belize in which a large southern stingray glided directly below me. My camera system was in perfect position, and when I clicked the shutter I knew that I had the shot of the trip. The loss of that moment was enough of a cautionary tale for me. Don’t suffer the loss of documenting each and every unique experience you have while diving because of unreliable equipment. Coming from first-hand experience, it is not a loss so easily overcome.
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