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05-23-2018, 08:45 AM | #16 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
Could be, but I think Almacos tend to be taller in the rear as opposed to longer. I am definitely not an expert.
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05-23-2018, 09:07 AM | #17 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
... and that's pretty much why I didn't take one. Even if they were Almaco or Lessers and not Greaters, you can bet FWC wouldn't know the difference. Just not worth the potential hassle given the Hogs and Mangos we found.
I really need to get more experience identifying jacks underwater. I'm not over the top on the table fare and a big AJ is a lot of meat, whereas a nice lesser or Almaco would be great for an easy smoked fish dip that wouldn't consume all the space in the freezer. |
05-23-2018, 09:10 AM | #18 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
Totally agree. FWC would not have a clue. AJs are actually surprisingly delicious if you haven't had one on the frying pan. They taste a lot like Mahi. Sometimes you get a fishy piece, but when you don't, its better than Mahi IMO.
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05-23-2018, 09:24 AM | #19 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
It has been quite some time since I've had Amberjack. I'll have to make it an effort to harvest one.
I completely removed the line kit off my gun so taking one would require some forethought and good viz.... get those spare shafts ready to turn it into a porcupine. lol |
05-29-2018, 05:33 AM | #20 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
So, I emailed Paralenz asking about battery replacement. As we all know a lithium battery can only be charged so many times before losing effectiveness and needing to be replaced. Here is the answer:
"The projected battery life is 500+ charges. If the fault happens within a year after receiving the camera (or 2 years if you are in Europe) it will be covered by warranty - so you'll not pay anything. However if it happens after the warranty period, to be honest with you, we did not discuss the pricing models yet - so I cannot tell you any specifics here. " So, this is making me hesitant to spend $600 on one. And wait, we peons in the US only get a ONE year warranty vs. a TWO year warranty if we were in Europe? And you can't tell me how much for a battery replacement? Sounds like I might end up paying $600 every year or two if something goes wrong or the battery needs replacing. |
05-29-2018, 07:20 AM | #21 | |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
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Camera malfunction, on the other hand, may set you back a new camera. GoPro has the same 1 year warranty. Paralenz are pretty new, so who knows how they'll hold up. |
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05-29-2018, 07:08 PM | #22 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
The thing is, it's not a matter of if, but rather when, that GoPro housing will leak. Maybe it survives the flood, maybe it doesn't. It depends on how much pressure is put on the camera.
If they don't have a reasonable way to replace the battery I'll do it myself. At one time my dive computer company stated the computer's battery was not user replaceable, until it was quite clear that it was simple and just a $25 battery and o-ring. Then the company started selling kits. |
05-29-2018, 07:43 PM | #23 | |
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05-30-2018, 03:16 PM | #24 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
It wouldn't be hard. Hardware-wise, it just requires a sealed (waterproof) body and an internal pressure sensor. The new Google Pixel phone I have has this hardware already, and it enables you to squeeze the phone and have it bring up Google Assistant.
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05-30-2018, 03:18 PM | #25 | |
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05-30-2018, 08:46 PM | #26 |
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Re: Video | Hernando Beach | New Camera... Paralenz
Great video. How did you end up mounting the camera. In your unboxing post you were uncertain.
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05-30-2018, 09:57 PM | #27 | |
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What I really like about the mount is it can be unsnapped on the fly and then attached to another location. Like to a mount you have on your gun so you can capture some other cool footage. Like yourself, with your full limit of hogs, mangos and gags the first dive of the day. I wouldn't shoot with it on the gun. Only a matter of time before you knock it off the clip or scratch the replaceable lenz cap. |
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