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PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Sea&Sea YS-D2 Strobe
Building on the great performance specs of the YS-D1, the YS-D2 has added audible confirmation, providing TTL confirmation and ready light confirmation. The YS-D2 now also features a rear illuminated panel with easy to read controls and larger knobs for easy setting when wearing gloves.
NEW FEATURES:
* Wing-Nut style fixing bolt
* New Control Knobs
* New Design Battery Compartment
* Audible Confirmation
* Dual Powered Target Light with Red Filters included
IMPROVED FEATURES:
* Recycle time: 1.5 sec. with NiMh Batteries (The YS-D1’s recycle time was 1.9 sec.)
* DS-TTL ll system’s accuracy and stability have further improved (from the YS-D1)
* Exposure compensation: +/- 2EV. (The YS-D1’s exposure compensation +/- 1.5EV)
* Information panel on rear (mode, guide number, exposure compensation) is now illuminated by a backlight so you can now check settings with ease, even in dark conditions.
* Controls have been made bigger, for easier operation even when you are wearing a pair of thick gloves.
* Built-in target light is even brighter (compared with the YS-D1) and now has two power settings. Red filters also included for target light.
SPECIFICATIONS :
* GN: 32 (GN 24 with 100o Diffuser attached / GN 20 with 120o Diffuser attached)
* Beam Angle: 80o without diffuser / 100o with Diffuser 100 / 120o with Diffuser 120
* Colour Temperature: 5600K (without diffuser) / 5250K (with diffuser)
* Battery Life: 200 Flashes from x4 NiMH Batteries
* Depth Rating: 100m
* Dimensions (WxHxD): 89 x 133 x 116mm
* Weight: Approx. 623g (excluding batteries)
* Underwater Weight: Approx. 40g (including batteries)
Code: #03117
SRP: £579.95
Available Early August
For more information, click here.
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Dived Up Publications announces the release of The Diver and the Cookby Lasse Spang Olsen
A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone.
Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.
Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived underwater for over sixty hours?
The Diver & the Cook is the incredible true story of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue. With first-hand accounts, authentic images and detailed reconstructions, author and documentary maker Lasse Spang Olsen brings this gripping tale to life. The book is the result of over four years of work, including intensive interviews, access to previously unknown material, and deep study of conversations and film recorded during the actual incident.
Witness the unwavering determination of the human spirit as Jascon 4 galley chef, Harrison Okene, fights for survival after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, rookie saturation diver Nico van Heerden faces a daunting challenge: spearheading the rescue mission in a perilous underwater environment. With time running out, what rules must the dive team break to save Harrison before it’s too late?
An unprecedented operation, this story provides a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers, showing the importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. An incredible survival story against all odds, with an equally surprising aftermath.
Quote from the author, documentary-maker Lasse Spang Olsen:
“There are a whole lot of different versions of this story out there. But I believe that by speaking directly to the key people involved, creating meticulous reconstructions and doing original research we have dug much deeper and got far closer to the truth about the rescue and the sinking than anyone has ever managed to before.”
About the author
Author and veteran filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen – in a 40+ year career – has participated in stunts and FX on over 600 films, directed eleven features and filmed extensively underwater. He’s led expeditions uncovering historical mysteries like the Flying Enterprise wreck and documented adventures worldwide. He’s also a producer and lecturer. Originally published in Denmark as Dykkeren of Kokken (February 2024), this is his fourth book.
The Diver and the Cook (ISBN 978-1-909455-61-0) is released on 12 November 2024 in paperback and ebook. It is available via online retailers, bookstores, from DivedUp.com and to the dive trade via Nautilus UK.
Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
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