it’s getting closer…
Wed Mar 15, 2006
the trip to Jamaica that is. And going diving again. I was looking into underwater housing for my current camera, but then after wandering around Adorama a bunch I ended up ordering this underwater camera today. Can’t wait to try it out on the trip. The last time we were in warm diving water, we ended up going on a whole bunch of dives over the course of the trip, so I think this camera will end up getting it’s money’s worth over time. Besides, it’ll be good for sailing season as well. I can get that much closer to the action without worrying about my camera getting wet!
I’m in the midst of the entirely boring job of cleaning my closet out. I realized last night when I was digging for an old camera connector that there is entirely too much junk crammed in there. I am the anti-packrat usually, I absolutely hate clutter. I always seem to end up with men who are packrats, which makes me wonder - is that just a gender thing? Every guy I know seems to be of the “well it might come in handy SOME day...” mindset.
Oh well, back to my boring task..

March 15th, 2006 at 4:33 pm
Jane,
That’s a neat looking camera. I’ve never done any underwater photography (not much diving here in the corn belt), but everything I’ve ever heard says extra light is handy, so the external flash option might be handy…
Pluto
March 15th, 2006 at 5:45 pm
Wish I could stow away in your luggage and go along for the trip! Oh, and when you’re done with your closet, wanna come and tackle mine? LOL
March 15th, 2006 at 9:53 pm
you should check out the photos at the site I linked, it’s pretty amazing how good the shots are. I think it’s all about the external flash (or so says everything I read about underwater photography)
I’ve never tried it either, but hey - no time like the immediate future, right?
March 16th, 2006 at 5:10 am
I did look at some of the photos, but I’ve grown a little leery of those kind of photos with any camera.
I think trying it is a fine idea. Sounds like the perfect place for it!
Pluto