The Evolution and cameras

diver21 · 19th April 2006, 02:48

Hello,

This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer.

I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture?

Thanks.

David

Chris · 19th April 2006, 02:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by diver21)

Hello,

This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer.

I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture?

Thanks.

David

Simple answer yes. But not really any different to it hitting your Regs on OC. Of course it very much depends on the depth of the Camera housing. I shoot an Ike and fine the bottom of the housing rests nicley on my HUD.

Cheers
Chris

Johnny Christensen · 19th April 2006, 12:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by diver21)

Hello,

This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer.

I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture?

Thanks.

David

Hi David

I found when I switched to rebreather diving, that life as a photographer does get more difficoult. The mouthpiece is bigger, so the camera viewfinder if further away. The breathing loop can be really annoying, as it blocks the instant view of your flash settings. The boyancy control can be a real pain in midwater if you want to do minor correction of position, when you are penetrating a wreck and are shooting closeup of artifacts with a fine silt layer on them.
But all that said, when you find ways to work arround these problems. Then the rebreather has made my diving easier.

Cheers
Johnny

19th April 2006, 02:48	#1 (permalink)
diver21 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1	The Evolution and cameras Hello, This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer. I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture? Thanks. David
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19th April 2006, 02:59	#2 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 601	Re: The Evolution and cameras Quote: (Originally Posted by diver21) Hello, This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer. I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture? Thanks. David Simple answer yes. But not really any different to it hitting your Regs on OC. Of course it very much depends on the depth of the Camera housing. I shoot an Ike and fine the bottom of the housing rests nicley on my HUD. Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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19th April 2006, 12:29	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Christensen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 296	Re: The Evolution and cameras Quote: (Originally Posted by diver21) Hello, This must be a common question, but I couldn't find the answer. I'm interested in purchasing an Evolution rebreather. Can anyone say whether the breathing loop makes it difficult to bring an underwater camera up to compose a picture? Thanks. David Hi David I found when I switched to rebreather diving, that life as a photographer does get more difficoult. The mouthpiece is bigger, so the camera viewfinder if further away. The breathing loop can be really annoying, as it blocks the instant view of your flash settings. The boyancy control can be a real pain in midwater if you want to do minor correction of position, when you are penetrating a wreck and are shooting closeup of artifacts with a fine silt layer on them. But all that said, when you find ways to work arround these problems. Then the rebreather has made my diving easier. Cheers Johnny Last edited by Johnny Christensen : 21st April 2006 at 19:13.
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