Where do you clip off your camera?

sosha · 16th June 2008, 17:21

Now that I have switched from OC to CCR, I'm having issues with finding a good place to clip off my camera during deco. The always available right d-ring is now occupied with the MAV and hoses of my Sport Kiss. I want it available, but out of the way.

Where have you found to be a sweet spot to hang your camera during the hang?

Patty

Dave O · 16th June 2008, 17:50

I use the same right D-ring. In the horizontal position, my camera hangs down, and does not interfere with the MAV. Then again, when hanging in deco, I don't have to add much.

se2schul · 16th June 2008, 17:58

If I don't have many stage bottles, then I just clip the video camera to my left hip d-ring. If my hip is cluttered, I clip it to a small 1 inch d-ring on my canister, which is on my right hip.

**sfldiver** · 16th June 2008, 18:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by sosha)

Now that I have switched from OC to CCR, I'm having issues with finding a good place to clip off my camera during deco. The always available right d-ring is now occupied with the MAV and hoses of my Sport Kiss. I want it available, but out of the way.

Where have you found to be a sweet spot to hang your camera during the hang?

Patty

I use one of Dive Rite's Elastic Nomad Bungie Straps to secure my camera. They sell them in several different sizes (i.e., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 inches) and I clip it off on my right d-ring and let it hang down turned on, just in case something swims by while I'm on the deco hang. The strap is essentially just a very heavy duty peice of bungie with a clip on either end. If you use one that is long enough, you can even keep it connected throughout the dive, that way if you have to do an emergency flush or something, you can drop the camera to deal with the emergency and not lose the camera.

Hopefully some other folks will share some ideas, because I've seen some pretty creative and effective techniques used out there.

vlada · 16th June 2008, 19:24

Crotch strap d-ring for deco phase. Stays out of the way neatly as long as i am horizontal.

jiseson · 16th June 2008, 22:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by vlada)

Crotch strap d-ring for deco phase. Stays out of the way neatly as long as i am horizontal.

does n't that hurt?

Marvintpa · 17th June 2008, 00:11

I second the crotch strap D-ring, stays nicely out of the way and doesn't clutter up the chestal area.

Doesn't hurt. Maybe if ya clip it to a Prince Albert ... that you would notice.

vlada · 17th June 2008, 00:26

Well, being a female, that question never entered my mind...

Update - i see that Marvintpa answered for the boys ;-)

Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson)

does n't that hurt?

Bosh · 17th June 2008, 14:54

My camera goes in my right thighpocket.

I have a small boltsnap on the camera, and clip it to the D-ring in the pocket and close the zipper

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Before anyone asks, its a Canon ixus 700 in original housing, so not the biggest camera, on the other hand i always bring it, no matter what the current etc. is like.
And taking good pics with such a camera is not mandatory

.

Best regards

Bo

16th June 2008, 17:21	#1 (permalink)
sosha New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 35	Where do you clip off your camera? Now that I have switched from OC to CCR, I'm having issues with finding a good place to clip off my camera during deco. The always available right d-ring is now occupied with the MAV and hoses of my Sport Kiss. I want it available, but out of the way. Where have you found to be a sweet spot to hang your camera during the hang? Patty
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16th June 2008, 17:50	#2 (permalink)
Dave O Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 125	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? I use the same right D-ring. In the horizontal position, my camera hangs down, and does not interfere with the MAV. Then again, when hanging in deco, I don't have to add much. __________________ Proof that egos never sleep: <dave Sutton>I can do whatever I please ... that's Gods Word spoken thru my mouth.</dave Sutton> Only people who bat for the wrong team wash their undersuits......... I wanna smell piss when I go diving, not ferkin' fabric softener! <decodiver> Schizophrenics never dive solo. My Blog
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16th June 2008, 17:58	#3 (permalink)
se2schul Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 105	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? If I don't have many stage bottles, then I just clip the video camera to my left hip d-ring. If my hip is cluttered, I clip it to a small 1 inch d-ring on my canister, which is on my right hip.
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16th June 2008, 18:55	#4 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? Quote: (Originally Posted by sosha) Now that I have switched from OC to CCR, I'm having issues with finding a good place to clip off my camera during deco. The always available right d-ring is now occupied with the MAV and hoses of my Sport Kiss. I want it available, but out of the way. Where have you found to be a sweet spot to hang your camera during the hang? Patty I use one of Dive Rite's Elastic Nomad Bungie Straps to secure my camera. They sell them in several different sizes (i.e., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 inches) and I clip it off on my right d-ring and let it hang down turned on, just in case something swims by while I'm on the deco hang. The strap is essentially just a very heavy duty peice of bungie with a clip on either end. If you use one that is long enough, you can even keep it connected throughout the dive, that way if you have to do an emergency flush or something, you can drop the camera to deal with the emergency and not lose the camera. Hopefully some other folks will share some ideas, because I've seen some pretty creative and effective techniques used out there. __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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16th June 2008, 19:24	#5 (permalink)
vlada Diver with a camera Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? Crotch strap d-ring for deco phase. Stays out of the way neatly as long as i am horizontal. __________________ Vlada www.wrecksandreefs.com
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16th June 2008, 22:37	#6 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 558	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? Quote: (Originally Posted by vlada) Crotch strap d-ring for deco phase. Stays out of the way neatly as long as i am horizontal. does n't that hurt? __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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17th June 2008, 00:11	#7 (permalink)
Marvintpa Bad knees, matching brain Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 265	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? I second the crotch strap D-ring, stays nicely out of the way and doesn't clutter up the chestal area. Doesn't hurt. Maybe if ya clip it to a Prince Albert ... that you would notice.
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17th June 2008, 00:26	#8 (permalink)
vlada Diver with a camera Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? Well, being a female, that question never entered my mind... Update - i see that Marvintpa answered for the boys ;-) Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson) does n't that hurt? __________________ Vlada www.wrecksandreefs.com
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17th June 2008, 14:54	#9 (permalink)
Bosh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 40	Re: Where do you clip off your camera? My camera goes in my right thighpocket. I have a small boltsnap on the camera, and clip it to the D-ring in the pocket and close the zipper . Before anyone asks, its a Canon ixus 700 in original housing, so not the biggest camera, on the other hand i always bring it, no matter what the current etc. is like. And taking good pics with such a camera is not mandatory . Best regards Bo
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