[ Field Testing ] - Olympus E-620 with underwater housing event

microcosm · 31st March 2009

Dear underwater photography enthusiasts,

I am giving a heads up on a gathering that hopefully can happen in April (pending delivery) for the new Olympus addition to their family line of cameras and underwater housing. This event is specifically for underwater photographers and would be a gathering for and by underwater photographers.

A good time for people who share the same hobby to come together, and I am trying, at the same time, to fly in a friend who shoots for editorials to join us, but this depends on the budget that I have been given for this event.

I will make an official announcement when the event planning comes together, just wanting to give everyone a heads up.

Featured at this outing/gathering will include :

- Showcase the new Olympus E-620 with Contrast Detection technology for fast focusing using Live View (Olympus pioneered Live View for DSLR back in 2006).
- Underwater casing from Olympus. Instead of an all clear housing, part of the housing is in translucent black so as to minimise on internal reflection and flaring when shooting in shallower waters.
- Ports and pieces... everyone is always looking at the underwater housing system as a whole, I am sure the new housing will be one of the better ones available in the market. But instead of marketing and sales talking, why not ask Olympus to bring in one and let you guys have a look?

Last but not least, there are plans to organise an outing (a dive) and bringing the new camera and housing and let you guys play with it underwater! Let the pictures do the talking, they say.

Will keep everyone updated.

Thanks for your attention.

howeikwok · 31st March 2009

Cool stuff, maybe bring my oly down to play play too...

romeo tango · 31st March 2009

will the dive be local or overseas ?

microcosm · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by romeo tango

will the dive be local or overseas ?

I cannot say right now. I am hoping for at least a dive in the clearer waters of Tioman... but this depends on the budget everyone is willing to spend. We will explore this and see what happens... still in the midst of talking about this.

What would you prefer?

(I would love to go to Maldives, ha ha ha... but I don't think we have the budget for it).

romeo tango · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

I cannot say right now. I am hoping for at least a dive in the clearer waters of Tioman... but this depends on the budget everyone is willing to spend. We will explore this and see what happens... still in the midst of talking about this.

What would you prefer?

(I would love to go to Maldives, ha ha ha... but I don't think we have the budget for it).

Yeah, Maldives is one of my DREAM spot, still saving up after all these years

There is no long long weekend in April

so I guess I will have to settle for local dive

With the not so clear water, it will test the POWER of the new toy

slaam · 31st March 2009

neat! will sub to this thread

foxwagon · 31st March 2009

Manado Lembeh or Bali!

diver-hloc · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by foxwagon

Manado Lembeh or Bali!

Nearby lah.... My buget is all used up for a July Lembeh Strait trip !!

lovells19 · 31st March 2009

do a LOB to aur or 7skies

antacid · 31st March 2009

coolness! i've always wondered how an olympus would handle underwater...looking forward to this! thanks for keeping us informed

howeikwok · 1st April 2009

Originally Posted by antacid

coolness! i've always wondered how an olympus would handle underwater...looking forward to this! thanks for keeping us informed

Normal i feel, viewfinder smaller than most canons and nikons. Pics not too bad bah...

antacid · 1st April 2009

omg, i hope the viewfinder is not smaller than the 350D...that was one tiny peephole. i dont use it for wide-angle shots..just fire away using "intuition"

hahaha

bighead · 1st April 2009

Originally Posted by lovells19

do a LOB to aur or 7skies

second this idea ...

romeo tango · 16th April 2009

Hi All,

Any updates on this ?

Thanks

microcosm · 16th April 2009

Originally Posted by romeo tango

Hi All,

Any updates on this ?

Thanks

Still awaiting for the decision from Olympus "up there" to decide what is the direction...

romeo tango · 16th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

Still awaiting for the decision from Olympus "up there" to decide what is the direction...

Hi microscosm,

Thanks for the update

microcosm · 16th April 2009

Originally Posted by romeo tango

Hi microscosm,

Thanks for the update

The local office is definitely keen to make this happen. So when the schedule is set, and gear arrives, I will make the announcement here. Thanks for the enthusiastic support.

howeikwok · 16th April 2009

yup do let us know. I can offer my Oly E-510 for people to play around with also...

Maybe ivan will bring his E-500 and E-3?

microcosm · 16th April 2009

Really appreciate the support. Will definitely push to make this outing possible for you guys... though I personally have stopped diving...

romeo tango · 16th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

... though I personally have stopped diving...

Time to fish out your gears

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microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,013	[ Field Testing ] - Olympus E-620 with underwater housing event Dear underwater photography enthusiasts, I am giving a heads up on a gathering that hopefully can happen in April (pending delivery) for the new Olympus addition to their family line of cameras and underwater housing. This event is specifically for underwater photographers and would be a gathering for and by underwater photographers. A good time for people who share the same hobby to come together, and I am trying, at the same time, to fly in a friend who shoots for editorials to join us, but this depends on the budget that I have been given for this event. I will make an official announcement when the event planning comes together, just wanting to give everyone a heads up. Featured at this outing/gathering will include : - Showcase the new Olympus E-620 with Contrast Detection technology for fast focusing using Live View (Olympus pioneered Live View for DSLR back in 2006). - Underwater casing from Olympus. Instead of an all clear housing, part of the housing is in translucent black so as to minimise on internal reflection and flaring when shooting in shallower waters. - Ports and pieces... everyone is always looking at the underwater housing system as a whole, I am sure the new housing will be one of the better ones available in the market. But instead of marketing and sales talking, why not ask Olympus to bring in one and let you guys have a look? Last but not least, there are plans to organise an outing (a dive) and bringing the new camera and housing and let you guys play with it underwater! Let the pictures do the talking, they say. Will keep everyone updated. Thanks for your attention. __________________ Discuss and Share on Facebook

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romeo tango Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 468	Re: [ Field Testing ] - Olympus E-620 with underwater housing event Hi All, Any updates on this ? Thanks