Official dive vacation thread

[lemon604]

Just got back from Philippines in Boracay and Bohol. Just did some snorkeling. Here are the short clips
I need a better camera!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AN1...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiFo...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayTl...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omp4...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwA1...ature=youtu.be

[Snappy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvO0CXHKXNo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGE5ljUVlY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEjE...HsWqPLRdyVpqGQ

[Treebeard]

I finally finished the video from our Cozumel trip, Jan. 23-Feb 6th.
Cozumel 2016
We had an awesome time diving with Aldora. We had two norte days where the port was closed but it did not affect us. Water temps were consistent at 81.5 F and currents generally medium to ripping. Drift diving is great, but it makes it difficult to shoot video and photo. All in all, a great trip, but we are probably heading back to Bonaire next year because we still love the freedom of pickup truck diving!
Hope you enjoy the video.

[Myka]

Wow, your video skillz are WAY better than mine! What are you using for recording? 81F sure is nice, Philippines was usually 72-74 with some areas 78-80. I was wearing a 5 mm full suit and a 7 mm hoodie shorty, but I'm a wuss.

[Treebeard]

Thanks Mindy.
I use a GoPro Hero 4 Silver and shoot at 1080p 50fps, wide. The camera is mounted on an SRP tray which makes for a much more stable video compared to using a selfie stick, however it still takes practice to keep it steady. I use Power Director to produce the video and finalize it at 30fps which also helps to smooth out the shakiness. This is the first time I have used Power Director and still have lots to learn. I also have one Archon D32VR light and plan on picking up another one before our next trip. It's looking like we are heading back to Bonaire next year!

[SanguinesDream]

I'm going snorkeling (I can't scuba due to a blood clotting disease) next week in Manzanillo. Has anyone been and what are your recommendations?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Treebeard

Thanks Mindy.
I use a GoPro Hero 4 Silver and shoot at 1080p 50fps, wide. The camera is mounted on an SRP tray which makes for a much more stable video compared to using a selfie stick, however it still takes practice to keep it steady. I use Power Director to produce the video and finalize it at 30fps which also helps to smooth out the shakiness. This is the first time I have used Power Director and still have lots to learn. I also have one Archon D32VR light and plan on picking up another one before our next trip. It's looking like we are heading back to Bonaire next year!

Thanks for the info. I'll keep this in mind next time. I'm thinking to get a tray and better lights. I managed to flood my light about halfway through the trip but all I ever managed to do with the light was blow the subject out.

[H2o2]

Manzanillo is great right, in the little bay in front of the Barceló is awesome and just get away from town and all good but go into town as that lots of fun also

[Craigdillman]

https://youtu.be/EbNLrwDkGVc

ALL right got some editing done and here is 25 dives in 8 min of Indonesia raja Ampat some of the most pristine diving there is left

Enjoy (Watch in HD )

cheers

[squamishbc]

Jealous of all the photos and videos... Travel is on my list to do if I ever can...lol