Hi Guys! I changed the battery on my Leonardo and lost all the data. With the new battery on the backlight, beeps, and section lines. I reached out to Cressi and was asked for proof of purchase, which I sent to them. It was 2020. They had me ship it (USPS $9.60 priority) and reflashed it and sent back, no charge in 10 days. It seems to be a known problem, seeing others post on the web. Cressi backed their product, quickly fixed, and returned to me. Great customer service from Cressi.
Pen and paper is all i know so no issues there, i have been diving for 19 years now and been around divers all my life and iv never used a dive computer. Currently looking to upgrade from outdated equipment on a budget so this caught my eye for my first dive computer.
Kris, good computer but hard to find as many are moving on the Bluetooth capability... today the I-300C would be a good catch in this group. and there's a few others too Thanks for your comments... Bob C
Nice. This is one of the computers I'm considering buying. I also am looking at an Aqualung i300C. I'm mainly just looking for a relatively inexpensive backup.
Ya, The two computers you mentioned are both excellent for new and even advanced (did not say tech) divers. The I300C benefits from a more up to date reflect in that it has Bluetooth connection. Now if you actually use your dive log then hey, go Cressi Leo and save some bucks ! Thanks for your comment.
No need to transfer your dive log with pen and paper. The Leonardo has an excellent IR transfer cradle to your computer's USB port. Simply launch the free software and hit the single button on the Leonardo until you see PC and place it face down into the cradle to start transferring your dive info.
Derek you are correct about ability to down-load. Here's where a problem comes up we see as instructors. Folks arrive to dive locations and all their past dive info is in their home computers not their dive logs. Makes it tough for them to prove when their recent dive activity occurred.
There is no need to erase the info on your dive computer when you transfer it to your PC. That way you still have the info on your dive computer. Also, you an also upload it to either a shared database or a dive app on your smartphone.
Two things Derek, one does the owner have the download device to transfer this dive data. Two, as a stand alone, the info in a dive computer does not mean those dives belong to the diver holding it. Most dive logs, if properly filled out, show a lot more useful information about a diver's experience than what is reflected by just the computer. Down loadable dive computers still have a long way to go before they can really replace a dive log.
@@DiversSupplyYT "...as a stand alone, the info in a dive computer does not mean those dives belong to the diver holding it." As a paper device, a dive logbook doesn't mean the dives written in actually happened. ;-)
For Nitrox diving it has an oxygen graph display, but the graph is so tiny it is practically invisible. Anyone notice that? I wonder why they made it that way. That graph is not totally necessary since your NDL number takes oxygen into account, but I like seeing my oxygen and nitrogen graphs.
Normally no I don't. But it depends on the dive I'm planning to make. Most folks involved in Tech diving (Diving that requires planned Deco stops) they do. The average recreational diver has one and if they are smart they have a console with depth and SPG too. Diving within your NDL/No Deco Limit, also known as No Stop Time is the basic of diving in the beginning. If you have an emergency, you can make a direct ascent to the surface. Also the Open Water diver certification limit is 60ft. Yes, yes there's no Scuba Police, BUT I always tell folks, "there's only one butt connected to the tank you're wearing, don't be stupid". Moving into the Advanced or Deep Diver realm (60-130') it's another matter. There's a whole new set of requirements for stops that can apply. That's why training with an instructor in this realm is so extremely important. You'll see some folks that have a computer, when they buy a newer or more advanced DC, will shift their older DC into a backup role. Which is pretty smart thinking. In reality, most recreational divers dive based on one factor, how much air they have. Additionally, many times we see folks that buy a new DC, never even read the manual. A dive computer is one of your best investments in dive gear. Thanks for the question and dive safe ! Regards Bob C
It's interesting that this happens but the reality is a difference of basically one ft per 33". ... for most divers using this computer maintaining a 1-3" buoyancy difference is a challenge.... I can explain further if needed.
Yes, could you please explain. All my diving been in saltwater. I'm close enough to lake michigan was wondering if its possible to dive freshwater up to around 40' safely with this computer. Thanks
Hi JM, Thanks for your note. Not sure if I'd say reputation but maybe there were some issues. I see many issues where folks do their own Batt. changes and don't change out the o-ring or just don't seal the closure correctly which can cause problems. We used about 30 of these computers in our diver training and rental dept. without them becoming a problem. Regards, Bob C
Don't buy.. I purchased 2 in January of 2020 and due to COVID neither have been used. The first failed while it was just over a year old when I turned them on prior to a dive that ended up being canceled. Thankfully I purchased it from a company that had a 2 year warranty. The 2nd one failed 6 months later and I'm trying to get it repaired now.
Interesting Chris, Could you tell us what caused the problem on the 1st and then the 2nd computer. Personally, these units had been pretty solid, great screen and fairly easy to use. Regards Bob C
I want definitive information, not "if I am not mistaken". Also missing on the transferability of the information is a big miss. Disappointed as I generally like your information. It seems like you were not prepared for this one.
Hi Guys! I changed the battery on my Leonardo and lost all the data. With the new battery on the backlight, beeps, and section lines. I reached out to Cressi and was asked for proof of purchase, which I sent to them. It was 2020. They had me ship it (USPS $9.60 priority) and reflashed it and sent back, no charge in 10 days. It seems to be a known problem, seeing others post on the web. Cressi backed their product, quickly fixed, and returned to me. Great customer service from Cressi.
Pen and paper is all i know so no issues there, i have been diving for 19 years now and been around divers all my life and iv never used a dive computer. Currently looking to upgrade from outdated equipment on a budget so this caught my eye for my first dive computer.
Kris, good computer but hard to find as many are moving on the Bluetooth capability... today the I-300C would be a good catch in this group. and there's a few others too
Thanks for your comments... Bob C
Nice. This is one of the computers I'm considering buying. I also am looking at an Aqualung i300C. I'm mainly just looking for a relatively inexpensive backup.
Ya, The two computers you mentioned are both excellent for new and even advanced (did not say tech) divers.
The I300C benefits from a more up to date reflect in that it has Bluetooth connection.
Now if you actually use your dive log then hey, go Cressi Leo and save some bucks !
Thanks for your comment.
The Leonardo gauge is my and amazing backup computer
You know the Leonardo has been such a good affordable dive computer, hate to see it being phased out.... Thanks for your note. Regards Bob C
No need to transfer your dive log with pen and paper. The Leonardo has an excellent IR transfer cradle to your computer's USB port. Simply launch the free software and hit the single button on the Leonardo until you see PC and place it face down into the cradle to start transferring your dive info.
Derek you are correct about ability to down-load. Here's where a problem comes up we see as instructors. Folks arrive to dive locations and all their past dive info is in their home computers not their dive logs. Makes it tough for them to prove when their recent dive activity occurred.
There is no need to erase the info on your dive computer when you transfer it to your PC. That way you still have the info on your dive computer. Also, you an also upload it to either a shared database or a dive app on your smartphone.
Two things Derek, one does the owner have the download device to transfer this dive data.
Two, as a stand alone, the info in a dive computer does not mean those dives belong to the diver holding it.
Most dive logs, if properly filled out, show a lot more useful information about a diver's experience than what is reflected by just the computer.
Down loadable dive computers still have a long way to go before they can really replace a dive log.
@@DiversSupplyYT "...as a stand alone, the info in a dive computer does not mean those dives belong to the diver holding it."
As a paper device, a dive logbook doesn't mean the dives written in actually happened. ;-)
@@seikibrian8641 exactly as I said.
For Nitrox diving it has an oxygen graph display, but the graph is so tiny it is practically invisible. Anyone notice that? I wonder why they made it that way. That graph is not totally necessary since your NDL number takes oxygen into account, but I like seeing my oxygen and nitrogen graphs.
Bob, do you use a backup computer too? Would you say most people do use a backup, along with their main computer? Im new to dive computers as well.
Normally no I don't. But it depends on the dive I'm planning to make.
Most folks involved in Tech diving (Diving that requires planned Deco stops) they do. The average recreational diver has one and if they are smart they have a console with depth and SPG too.
Diving within your NDL/No Deco Limit, also known as No Stop Time is the basic of diving in the beginning. If you have an emergency, you can make a direct ascent to the surface. Also the Open Water diver certification limit is 60ft.
Yes, yes there's no Scuba Police, BUT I always tell folks, "there's only one butt connected to the tank you're wearing, don't be stupid".
Moving into the Advanced or Deep Diver realm (60-130') it's another matter. There's a whole new set of requirements for stops that can apply. That's why training with an instructor in this realm is so extremely important.
You'll see some folks that have a computer, when they buy a newer or more advanced DC, will shift their older DC into a backup role. Which is pretty smart thinking.
In reality, most recreational divers dive based on one factor, how much air they have. Additionally, many times we see folks that buy a new DC, never even read the manual. A dive computer is one of your best investments in dive gear.
Thanks for the question and dive safe ! Regards Bob C
Hi:) would you guys still recommend the cressi Leonardo in 2024 for beginners?
If you can them, Yes I would... Bob C
I bought the Cressi Leonardo for $100. I hope it is a good computer for some fun dives.
Hey that's a great deal !
The cressi leonardo is calibrated in saltwater, can it still be used accurately in freshwater?
It's interesting that this happens but the reality is a difference of basically one ft per 33".
... for most divers using this computer maintaining a 1-3" buoyancy difference is a challenge....
I can explain further if needed.
Yes, could you please explain.
All my diving been in saltwater. I'm close enough to lake michigan was wondering if its possible to dive freshwater up to around 40' safely with this computer. Thanks
Which cable should I purchase for the Cressi Leonardo?
how does it know how much psi you have
It does not it's not air integrated...
How do I turn on the backlight?
you hold the button for like 2 seconds
These dive computers have a reputation of losing there display during the battery change. Cressi has no solution to fix this
Hi JM, Thanks for your note. Not sure if I'd say reputation but maybe there were some issues. I see many issues where folks do their own Batt. changes and don't change out the o-ring or just don't seal the closure correctly which can cause problems.
We used about 30 of these computers in our diver training and rental dept. without them becoming a problem. Regards, Bob C
Don't buy.. I purchased 2 in January of 2020 and due to COVID neither have been used. The first failed while it was just over a year old when I turned them on prior to a dive that ended up being canceled. Thankfully I purchased it from a company that had a 2 year warranty. The 2nd one failed 6 months later and I'm trying to get it repaired now.
Interesting Chris, Could you tell us what caused the problem on the 1st and then the 2nd computer.
Personally, these units had been pretty solid, great screen and fairly easy to use.
Regards Bob C
Cressi has great customer service. Contact them with proof of purchase.
I want definitive information, not "if I am not mistaken". Also missing on the transferability of the information is a big miss. Disappointed as I generally like your information. It seems like you were not prepared for this one.
does it calculate by it self repeat dives ?