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**leheath8** · 03-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the additional suggestions. I will take a look at the A series Canons and the DiCapac housings. So many choices!!!

RoxnDox · 03-24-2011, 12:06 PM

anyone on the forum have any experience with one of these?

GoPro HD HERO 960 Video Camera: Compact, Durable, Wearable HD Cam ($179) or HD HERO Naked Camera: #1 Wearable, Waterproof HD Sports Video Camera ($259 w/ better video)

I'm tempted myself, since I want to get into diving and sea kayaking now that I'm back home at the salt water's edge...

Jim

goddo31 · 03-24-2011, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by leheath8

I am going on a 3-week trip to western Australia this summer and at least part of the trip will involve snorkeling (and maybe some shallow diving, but mostly snorkeling) on the shallow fringe reefs. I want to be able to take decent photos of the underwater life. I currently own a K-r which I absolutely love and will be taking on the trip for land photography.

...

I can't help you with the underwater gear, but I do live in Western Australia...
Silly question, but you realise that if you are coming over in your summer it will actually be our winter?
Saying that, it should still be OK but you will probably need a wet suit when you are swimming. It doesn't get super cold here in winter but the water will still be quite cold. The surf will probably be bigger too.

Where are you planning to go?

cwood · 03-24-2011, 09:14 PM

Canon G9 with Diving housing (good to 130 feet)

**leheath8** · 03-26-2011, 07:13 PM

cwood - great photo!

goddo - Yes, I am aware of the fact that it will be "winter" there when we visit (mid-August to Labor Day). However, my understanding is that the area where I intend to snorkel will have a water temperature of 23-24C which doesn't sound too cold to me! We will be starting in Darwin, driving via the Gibbs River Road to Broome, flying to Karatha, then driving down to Monkey Mia, Tom Price area, Exmouth, etc. before flying home from Karatha (via Perth, Brisbane, and LA!).

goddo31 · 03-27-2011, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by leheath8

cwood - great photo!

goddo - Yes, I am aware of the fact that it will be "winter" there when we visit (mid-August to Labor Day). However, my understanding is that the area where I intend to snorkel will have a water temperature of 23-24C which doesn't sound too cold to me! We will be starting in Darwin, driving via the Gibbs River Road to Broome, flying to Karatha, then driving down to Monkey Mia, Tom Price area, Exmouth, etc. before flying home from Karatha (via Perth, Brisbane, and LA!).

Cool, sounds like you have planned it well actually.
I wouldn't be surprised that the water that far north will stay fairly warm. Should be a lot of potential for snorkelling up there, I will need to go myself! My comment was mainly thinking about the Perth region and the south west. Hope you enjoy your time here (in the other "WA" state

).

Will you be spending any time in Perth? Or just going through the airport?
I'll try to remember to look out for your shots later in the year.

cheers

**leheath8** · 03-27-2011, 08:15 PM

Unfortunately, our time limits won't allow us to spend any time in Perth on this visit.

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03-22-2011, 08:59 PM	#16
leheath8 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 86 Original Poster	Thanks for the additional suggestions. I will take a look at the A series Canons and the DiCapac housings. So many choices!!!

03-24-2011, 12:06 PM	#17
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	anyone on the forum have any experience with one of these? GoPro HD HERO 960 Video Camera: Compact, Durable, Wearable HD Cam ($179) or HD HERO Naked Camera: #1 Wearable, Waterproof HD Sports Video Camera ($259 w/ better video) I'm tempted myself, since I want to get into diving and sea kayaking now that I'm back home at the salt water's edge... Jim

03-24-2011, 06:49 PM	#18
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by leheath8 I am going on a 3-week trip to western Australia this summer and at least part of the trip will involve snorkeling (and maybe some shallow diving, but mostly snorkeling) on the shallow fringe reefs. I want to be able to take decent photos of the underwater life. I currently own a K-r which I absolutely love and will be taking on the trip for land photography. ... I can't help you with the underwater gear, but I do live in Western Australia... Silly question, but you realise that if you are coming over in your summer it will actually be our winter? Saying that, it should still be OK but you will probably need a wet suit when you are swimming. It doesn't get super cold here in winter but the water will still be quite cold. The surf will probably be bigger too. Where are you planning to go?

03-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#19
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	Canon G9 with Diving housing (good to 130 feet)

03-26-2011, 07:13 PM	#20
leheath8 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 86 Original Poster	cwood - great photo! goddo - Yes, I am aware of the fact that it will be "winter" there when we visit (mid-August to Labor Day). However, my understanding is that the area where I intend to snorkel will have a water temperature of 23-24C which doesn't sound too cold to me! We will be starting in Darwin, driving via the Gibbs River Road to Broome, flying to Karatha, then driving down to Monkey Mia, Tom Price area, Exmouth, etc. before flying home from Karatha (via Perth, Brisbane, and LA!).

03-27-2011, 08:06 PM	#21
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by leheath8 cwood - great photo! goddo - Yes, I am aware of the fact that it will be "winter" there when we visit (mid-August to Labor Day). However, my understanding is that the area where I intend to snorkel will have a water temperature of 23-24C which doesn't sound too cold to me! We will be starting in Darwin, driving via the Gibbs River Road to Broome, flying to Karatha, then driving down to Monkey Mia, Tom Price area, Exmouth, etc. before flying home from Karatha (via Perth, Brisbane, and LA!). Cool, sounds like you have planned it well actually. I wouldn't be surprised that the water that far north will stay fairly warm. Should be a lot of potential for snorkelling up there, I will need to go myself! My comment was mainly thinking about the Perth region and the south west. Hope you enjoy your time here (in the other "WA" state ). Will you be spending any time in Perth? Or just going through the airport? I'll try to remember to look out for your shots later in the year. cheers

03-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#22
leheath8 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 86 Original Poster	Unfortunately, our time limits won't allow us to spend any time in Perth on this visit.

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