I just uploaded a frame grab to the mailing list's web page: http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/uwvideo/photos/view/cfb5?b=1 It's my wife taking a still shot of...
My dive club just bought a new LCD projector for showing both computer still shots and HDV video. I talked them into getting a Mitsubishi HC1500 because it...
Nice frame grab, Mike! I had a frame grab years ago with the still photographer's framer around a seahorse. In that one frame, it looked like the seahorse...
As 2007 comes to a close, so does the second year of the Pacific Northwest's ONLY underwater TV series: "SEA-Inside: Pacific Northwest." Now on 36 cable-access...
Bad news for underwater videographers: http://tinyurl.com/29fnue As of January 1, the DOT is banning loose (out-of-camera or out-of-light) lithium-ion...
Here's a link to what is allowed, though it is still kind of confusing. http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html Maybe you could make arrangements to...
Another thought, is to switch back to NiMH where possible, as there is no ban on those. But then you also risk dealing with a bag checker that doesn't know the...
Hey Folks, Our trip to the Cocos for next Aug 19-29 has been filling faster than any before. It may be because of the shooting/editing seminar we are...
"You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, IN ADDITION TO ANY BATTERIES THAT FALL BELOW THE...
John, Like you I've been doing some research on the topic of lithium & lithium ion batteries. I found that there is a difference between the two and the amount...
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtml Actually, the way I read it, there is no 25 gm limit, no number limit, just do not put them in...
These DOT rules make my head hurt! They're complicated and ambiguous, and I suspect we'll not really know how they're interpreted until after a few months of...
Mike, On last year's trip to the Philippines our carryon was weighed at every airport, including LAX. 15 lbs max. 10 lbs for the interisland flights. My...
Keith, I could get your link to work only by losing the "L" at the end (i.e. ...batteries.shtm) After the 1st paragraph, it says "You can learn more at http://...
I do not see any listing of how many grams are on my Sony NP-QM71D or NP-QM91D M series batteries. How can you tell? -Steve ... WORLD FILMS & TRAVEL ...
Some more grist for the mill: I just got off the phone with someone from the Department of Transportation (I left email with questions through the DOT web site...
Then again, I always carry my batteries in my carry on. Steve ... WORLD FILMS & TRAVEL WWW.WORLDFILMSANDTRAVEL.COM <http://www.WORLDFILMSANDTRAVEL.COM Steve...
Then again, you could always wrap your spare batteries in 100 dollar bills. Then as you unwrap them to show to the TSA inspectors, the bills will need to be...
No probs whatsoever with carryon weights this Christmas heading back and forth to Sipadan via Singapore. ...but the SingAir 747 was 93 degrees in our section...
On my trip to Indonesia I experienced the same thing concerning weight and my pelican case and backpack that are supposed to be able to slid under the seat....
2008 Information Release - Call for Entries March 1, 2008 is the deadline for entries in the 11th annual Underwater Images Photo/Video competition. Underwater...
Hey all, We are down to our last 4 spots for our Cocos Islands trip this coming Aug. 19-29th. It will be my 10th time there, never get bored of the place....
This is being forwarded from the famous Norbert Wu and needs attention from all of us! Folks: I just noticed that United has announced a new baggage policy at ...
Wow! Amazing letter, Mr. Wu. I'm all for people letting corporations and legislators know what they think and people standing up for what they think is...
Hey all, We are down to our last two spots for the Cocos trip. The prices have risen since we last booked it but we still get the less expensive price. There...
Hello U/W video fans We have finally got our catalog of underwater (and some topside) footage online and before I try to get the word out to the stock footage...
... I viewed over 30 clips, but some did not load and start. Sorry, I didn't write down numbers. I think 7003 was one I remember. Also, suggest you duplicate...
