oldstubblejumper

Yeah I really like it. It is a very versatile camera. I bought it just before we went so this was for the most part the trial run. I know there were times that I had it in just auto and others that it was in underwater mode. Problem is I can't remember which was which....lol. Even in auto it seems to take good pics. Certainly better than the disposeables or the waterproof cases with a regular camera in them. I have used both.

Dirkgun, nice review.

Well done.

Regards,

OSJ

I just returned from the Jan 31st sailing and had no problems bringing 2 bottles of rum in carry on from the duty free store. The security guys saw the bottles, looked at me and waved me through.

:)

OSJ

Does anyone have any updates?

We just returned from the NCL Dawn cruise to St. Kitts. Even though we've heard about the monkey scam that locals pull, we were surprised to learn of how organized they've become at the game...

 

It starts usually with the eye contact and watching you look at the little monkeys. One local with a diapered monkey approaches you and then another local with a monkey will have the monkey jump on your shoulder. While they talk very fast and intentionally non-understandably, one will tell you that they'll use your camera to take a picture, then if they get their hands on your camera they'll snap off three or four pictures. While you might refuse, they will continue and then demand $20 (or more). Typically, they will not negotiate a price and you never knew how much they were going to 'charge' until after they've taken the pictures. You won't get your camera back until they see the cash. AND in one case the monkey even gets involved with distracting you while the local takes a look in your pockets.

 

This scam took place with more than 15 cruisers on our ship and every case was inside the shopping area right at the port. A couple of folks even said that the security guard was in on the scam because they approached them and told them that they had a 'verbal contract' and that they were obligated to pay up or face arrest. The cruise lines didn't seem to have a comment on this scam and most people were not aware that they did this in St. Kitts.

 

SO, BEWARE OF THE DIAPERED MONKEYS!!!

I agree, stay away from the monkey guys at the ship port.

We had something like that happen to us.

A guy walks up to my wife, hands her a monkey to hold and as soon as she takes the monkey, he demands $20.00.

The guy was very loud about her ripping him off and as we walked away the guy continued mouthing off.

He didn't get any money for his efforts.

OSJ