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Simon McConway
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posted January 31, 2006 01:16 PM

Please note; Eumig Nautica Super 8 camera is suitable for underwater use, but other Eumig projectors are not waterproof or for use underwater. I wonder if any projectors would work underwater>

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Joe Taffis
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posted January 31, 2006 07:54 PM

Simon, I truely believe it would be an electrifying experience! [Eek!]

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Dan Lail
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posted January 31, 2006 08:40 PM

Projectors underwater? Oh my! Well, I guess if you're serving on a submarine one would work fine, but outside the sub would be a bit more difficult. Even if you could keep it from shorting out, the focus factor would be less than desireable. The magnification of the water along with the movement of the water would present great problems to overcome. Gee, who would show up and where would they sit and forget about the popcorn! [Smile]

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Michael De Angelis
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posted January 31, 2006 10:31 PM

Honestly Guys,

I just hate soggy popcorn. [Big Grin]

Michael

[Bobbing along, bobbing along...Under the beautiful briney sea.] ......Bedknobs and Broomsticks

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted February 01, 2006 12:32 AM

I think it will be trully experience watching Master & Commander underwater. It is more than 3D [Wink]

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Scott G. Bruce
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posted February 01, 2006 12:37 AM

Um... what?!?

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Douglas Meltzer
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posted February 01, 2006 10:15 PM

You'd need a scope lens, of course. A periscope lens.

Doug

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Jan Bister
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posted February 02, 2006 10:57 PM

I'm still working on what to use for a screen underwater. Don't suppose a coral reel would do the trick... if you can find an all-white one? [Wink]

Doug, the periscope lens one made me laugh out loud. Brilliant [Big Grin]

EDIT, dear Lord, did I say coral reel? I meant reef, of course [Roll Eyes]

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Michael De Angelis
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posted February 03, 2006 09:40 PM

Indeed Jan,

I was wondering if Doug's Periscope lens, was one
of those fish eye models?

Michael

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Douglas Meltzer
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posted February 04, 2006 09:54 AM

Very funny, Michael. I was going to make a comment about using the pulse-sink feature, but I decided not to.

Doug

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Paul Adsett
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posted February 04, 2006 10:21 AM

The only super 8 projector designed to work underwater is the Diving Bell & Towel Fathom 8 [Big Grin]

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Jan Bister
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posted February 04, 2006 12:02 PM

Bell & Towel, ROTFL [Big Grin]

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Michael De Angelis
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posted February 05, 2006 10:01 PM

Jan,

Before we deep 6 this thread,

What is ROTFL?

Michael

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Scott G. Bruce
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posted February 05, 2006 11:25 PM

ROTFL = "Roll on the floor laughing"

Given the mad scientist in question, I suppose it could also mean something else. For example:

"Rim of the Flying Loo"
"Roar of the Flatulant Lion"
"Rent of the Forsaken Loft"

You never know with Jan!

SGB

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Jan Bister
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posted February 06, 2006 11:08 PM

Hey now

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