Comments on: Koh Tao Dive Site Spotlight: Japanese Gardens and White Rock

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:12:27 +0000

In reply to Bekki Burton. Aw, thanks Bekki! Koh Tao is the best -- I hope you have a blast there like I have!

By: Bekki Burton

Bekki Burton — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:48:39 +0000

I have loved following your adventures, Alex! Thailand has always been on my dive bucket lists, but reading back to your posts I know that Koh Tao will be a must!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:05:23 +0000

In reply to Amy. Unfortunately I've never even heard of a Meikon housing, Amy! So I can't be of any help there. I don't use a red filter but I do use the underwater settings of the camera, which are basically an electronic version.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:33:27 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Hehe, thanks for your help Alex 🙂

I recently bought a power shot s110 with inspiration from you. I know you own the original canon housing for your s100, but have you heard any reviews about the Meikon housing? (as its quite a lot cheaper in the UK)

Also what camera settings do you normally use to shoot? (I particularly like your most recent photos from diving in kohtao, including the ones on this post) do you use a red filter??

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 28 May 2015 20:45:06 +0000

In reply to Amy. I don't think you'll regret doing your dive courses first. I'm sure they'll have room for you, and if not, there are plenty of talented videographers to learn from on Koh Tao (like my old bosses at Fat Fish :) )

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 27 May 2015 08:45:31 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Hey Alex,
In that case I think I might complete my dive certifications in Koh Tao before contacting Oceans Below, I was just slightly concerned because they seem to have limited spaces for the course.

Although i’ve had no real experience, both diving and photography are something I’ve always wanted to get into 🙂
I’ve just kind of always put it off because of time and money..

I saw Elisabeth’s underwater videography and I think the quality is gorgeous, I considered doing the course since after this summer I think it’ll be a long time before I get back to Thailand.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 27 May 2015 02:06:35 +0000

In reply to Amy. Hey Amy! I think I had about twelve dives at that point. I'm very familiar with Oceans Below and they do great work. However I have to ask... with no diving or photography experience, what is drawing you to the internship? Personally I think I'd like to try out one or the other before committing to a big investment of both time and money, but everyone's comfort level will be different!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 24 May 2015 19:03:35 +0000

Hi Alex!
I love reading your diving posts,
I just want to ask, how much experience did you have as a diver before doing your videography internship at the cayman islands?
I am intersted in doing a 1 month course in Koh Tao with Oceans Below (not sure if you’ve heard of them before), however, I don’t have any photography experience or diving certifications (though I plan to get certified as a rescue diver this summer). The internship is 1 month long, I was just wondering whether you have any advice on this matter? E.g. do you think I should wait until I have more diving/ photography experience before i undertake the course (since its pricey, coming in at a couple of thousand pounds) or do you think its enough to be a beginner? What has your experience been like?
Sorry for the many questions!!

By: MySuitcaseDiary

MySuitcaseDiary — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:37:06 +0000

In reply to Alex. Thanks, Alex ! :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:59:36 +0000

In reply to MySuitcaseDiary. The s100 that I have linked to on my Obsessions page -- check it out, I wrote a full review of it! :)