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The only time I had a similar experience was diving in a high-altitude lake partially covered with ice. The problem was frigid waters and high summer humidity in the air. The simplest trick I found was to put the housing in the water some time before the dive but let the dome port stick out so that condensation formed outside the optical path. Once you have removed much of the moisture from the air inside the housing you are safe to submerge the dome port as well. I think I needed about half an hour for a plastic housing. Aluminum should be faster.

Has anyone tried using a TC16a teleconverter with a D70 body. I know

one would lose metering since TC16a does not seem to have the same

handshake as the real AF lenses, but the question is, is there

anything else. In the D70 manual TC16a is listed as incompatible

along with a bunch of other unusual optics like 8mm non-AI etc. Some

of these stick too far into the camera body. It is not clear in the

manual whether they don't recommend TC16a because you don't get real

AF and lose some functions, or because it won't fit mechanically and

will damage the camera. Does anybody have firsthand experience?

Beavertail park on the S tip of Jamestown (Conanicut Island) is a pretty good location. On the side facing Newport there is usually a group of harlequin ducks in the winter. Your best bet is to stop by the light house and scan the water there. If you don't see the ducks keep walking N and you will likely see them near parking lot 4.

 

The salt marsh near Zeek's creek could also be worth checking. The marsh almost divides the island into two parts. One of the two main roads into town passes through the marsh. You can usually see if there is any action from the road.

 

Also try Fort Getty park. It is closed for the season which means access is free and the place is quiet. It is small but you can drive around and use you car as a blind. You can also park near the pier and walk near where the salt marh joins the bay and follow it toward Zeek's Creek.

 

On a cold day, when most other waters are frozen (should not be a problem this winter) hooded mergansers are often seen in Wickford. The best place is probably near the bridge into town on Route 1A but you may want to check other inlets as well. Some of the marinas in town may let you onto their docks for a good eye level view of water fowl but it may be hard to find an uncluttered background.