Compact Course Pt3

Maria Munn · Issue 49, Jul/Aug 2009 · pp. 39–42

Products mentioned: Inon D2000, Inon Z240, Inon S2000, Sea & Sea YS 27, Sea & Sea YS 110, Epoque 230 DS, Epoque 150 DS, Fuji F30, Fuji F31, Fuji Finepix strobe, Canon Powershot, Nano strobe, Intova strobe, Inon Fisheye Lens, Inon Close-Up Lens

Welcome back for the last part of getting you up and running with your compact camera. In this chapter we are going to have a brief look at choosing and using a strobe as well as a few tips on shooting video. Strobes Using a strobe when a beginner can be the most daunting piece of equipment when starting out in underwater photography, but the difference that it can make to your photos underwater is incredible. Loss of light is apparent after descending just a few metres and loss of red happens within that same distance and a strobe is an excellent choice of underwater photographic equipment for putting vivid colours and punch back into your subject. Regardless as to whether you are using your built-in flash with your camera underwater or an external strobe, using the lowest possible Film Speed setting for your subject will ensure richer, punchier colours. Ideally, I would recommend 80-10…