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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 09:07:41 -1000 (HST)
From: Richard Pyle <deepreef@bi*.bi*.Ha*.Or*>
To: Ugo Loser FIR London <loseru@je*.fi*.gs*.co*>
Cc: techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: Nikonos 5

> Does anybody have experience in taking a Nikonos 5 deeper than the rated 50
> meter for extended period of time (20-30 minutes)?

Yes. The V handles the extra depth just fine.  The III doesn't leak or 
implode, but if you take it too deep, the body compresses against the 
film backplate, and the film can get scratched.  This is not a problem 
with the V, which is built like a tank.

Aloha,
Rich

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