Fitzroy Island & Snorkeling

Fitzroy Island is a fantastic spot located just off Cairns in Queensland Australia.
Winter, or the dry season as it's known in QLD is a good time to visit, not too hot about 28C.

Plenty of walking and snorkelling, this pretty butterfly was abundant, I had to get a shot, didn't fly away either.

Fujifilm XT-1 with XF35mm lens

You get the idea

A few Snorkelling  Pics From Fitzroy Island.

 I now take mostly movies, although it takes ages to piece them together.

Fujifilm XT-1 Third Party AC - Adapter

About six months ago In preparation for some Astrophotography I purchased a third party AC adapter.  I was being pre-emptive as my XT-1 was yet to be delivered.
Turns out it wasn’t needed as the exposure times required by this camera allowed the use of the internal battery, and a couple of spares.

Third Party AC Adapter for Fujifilm XT-1. Power Lead removed for clarity

With my old Pentax camera the long exposure required, 40 seconds plus, demanded external power as the shutter being held open for such a period would flatten the internal battery in no time.

I have to report though that upon testing it, it didn't work properly. Although the the box that emulates the battery looks to be the perfect size, it's not and as a result doesn’t make proper contact with the camera.
I fixed this simply with two small pieces of electrical tape placed in the corner where the battery door catch contacts the battery. After this it seems to work just fine.

Tapes a bit Crooked

On a tripod in a studio is a situation you may need one of these. If this problem happens to you, it's a simple fix.
Remember any kind of AC Adapter for the XT-1 will require that the battery door is left open so the cable can pass out, just make sure that this will work in your situation.

Snorkelling Port Phillip Bay. Rye & Blairgowrie Piers

A few more Snorkelling pictures that have been waiting around to be posted.
Not sure exactly which one is where, the diver is definitely under Rye Pier though.

We didn't see a lot of fish on the day, but the colours were amazing. We are slowly getting used to our wet suits, you are so much more buoyant that you bob around like a cork.

All taken with the Sony TX 210.

You see the funniest Fish at Rye