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mid range ($) apsc camera and housing

Started Jun 28, 2020 | Discussions thread
PHXAZCRAIG
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Re: mid range ($) apsc camera and housing

I like the idea of smoothing out the rig.   I'm still using a lot of the same equipment I started with, or adopted within a year.    I use an Oceanic Islander BCD, which only weighs 6 pounds by itself.   I do have a chest strap, though I don't know I particularly need it.  Just always fastened it since it was there.   Since about 2007.

I converted from a 'yellow hose' octo to an integrated one to eliminate one dangler.  I've also had to use that integrated hose through a whole dive, and it wasn't pleasant.

My first dive computer (2006, Suunto Cobra2) is attached to a retracting spring clip at one side, so it stays out of the way.   I finally bought a wrist computer (Suunto D5), but I've yet to use it.   That would eliminate another dangler though.

Normally I use a coiled lanyard clip to attach the camera to a D-ring on my chest.  I dangle the camera frequently, usually every dive, usually not far above the bottom.  (I pee in my wetsuit, go head down, and flush water through using my integrated air.  It helps some with the smell.   During this process the camera is usually dangling below me.)

I've seen one or two wings, but never used one nor really understand what they would offer me over my little Islander.

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