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From: vps@ca*.wi*.ne* (Victor Paul Sparks)
Date: 06 Jul 94
Originally To: techdiver@opal.com


>
>According to Nikon, the Nik V body is rated to 50 metres.  Mine's been that
>far with no trouble, but (as yet) no further - UK conditions normally don't
>justify carrying a camera deeper than about 30-35m, due to lack of light and
>...
>Has anybody taken a Nikonos  much deeper than 50m ? I'd be interested to
>know any special preparation required, plus any info on housings that have
>boldly gone...
>

Hadland:  

I have heard second hand that some photography was done on the
Monitor at -240 fsw using the Nikonis V.  I was told a new set of
"o" rings were installed before each dive and immediately
discarded following the dive.  The only problem I was told about
was a tendency for the shutter release to become "stiff" from case
deformation due to depth.  I haven't tested this information out
yet. Have only taken mine to -160 fsw. (g)

Victor
vps@ca*.wi*.ne*

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