Thanks for posting this. What res. did you take the video at? Is that 640 x 480, 30 fps? Considering the low vis, and it doesn't look like you had video lights, I think the video is pretty good quality.
Thanks for posting this. What res. did you take the video at? Is that 640 x 480, 30 fps? Considering the low vis, and it doesn't look like you had video lights, I think the video is pretty good quality.
640x480 - 15fps. The only light I had was a small Kinetics SL4 torch. I need to get another - will be doing another wreck at midnight in a months time - so it is time for a proper torch I think - the wreck I will be diving (for those interested) is the "TSS Currajong" - a collier that sank around Sydney is 1910.
Jason
Go for an HID canister if youve got the bucks. You wont be disappointed. If your keen for a second dive go check out Manly Wharf. It can only be done when the ferries arent running and your already out there. Im guessing you would be doing it with Yves on Mindarie so it might be a bit of a drive from Rose Bay to Manly But thats all part of the adventure. Always kick on the next morning with an early one around Shelly Beach as well.
Matt
HID would be good - but am looking for something a bit cheaper - have been loocking at the Princeton Tec Shockwave and Miniwave LEDs (probably the miniwave - much smaller). At this stage all I know is who my dive buddies are - no idea who is running the boat. I do like the sound of Manly Wharf or Shellie - although it is a bit of a drive!!
Aquasea is fairly cheap for HID and made in Sydney as well. Leo does a few different types from narrow to wide beam. Ive got a 10watt and its done me pretty well. Bashed it through a cave course no worries. In the end you probably will buy an HID so bite the bullet and get one first before buying other lights that will be just tossed in the pile of other unused dive gear that seems to accumulate. You will find you spend just as much on other torches and have no more light.
Matt