OK I have to admit that I started developing film in a darkroom in 1981 and work as a professional photographer that has a commercial studio doing all sorts of photography and has tons of necessary gear.
With that being said, I have dabbled in some UW photography with a little SeaLife but have not done it it a while. I forgot to mention that I still work PT as a scuba instructor too.
Anyway, I could only afford Ikelite and got my first setup as a "keyman" and I am a bit overwhelmed with the amount of stuff that I have to put together. I did not want to use my main camera so I opted to buy a housing and accessories for my Nikon D610 that I use a a backup body. I only bought one light, a DS161 but see that I will probably need to buy a 2nd. I have a ton of professional studio equipment in which the costs dwarf the cost of this setup but for some reason I am a little intimidated. I have been unwilling to take my pro bodies in the water for fear of flooding but recently caved after I had to pass on some commercial jobs due to a lack of ability to shoot UW with pro gear.
I am hoping that after a late night tonight going through the manuals and setting up that I will be able to get this into a pool tomorrow for a test run. I have no shortage of models willing to pose in dresses, I just need to practice with this thing. I will have to see how the light works UW compared to my studio strobes and speed lights that I use on occasion.
Just thought I would post this info. Thanks and constructive advice appreciated. I am by no means a novice with the camera and lighting, both natural, ambient and flash, just this particular housing and strobe equipment. I feel like a novice, however.
With that being said, I have dabbled in some UW photography with a little SeaLife but have not done it it a while. I forgot to mention that I still work PT as a scuba instructor too.
Anyway, I could only afford Ikelite and got my first setup as a "keyman" and I am a bit overwhelmed with the amount of stuff that I have to put together. I did not want to use my main camera so I opted to buy a housing and accessories for my Nikon D610 that I use a a backup body. I only bought one light, a DS161 but see that I will probably need to buy a 2nd. I have a ton of professional studio equipment in which the costs dwarf the cost of this setup but for some reason I am a little intimidated. I have been unwilling to take my pro bodies in the water for fear of flooding but recently caved after I had to pass on some commercial jobs due to a lack of ability to shoot UW with pro gear.
I am hoping that after a late night tonight going through the manuals and setting up that I will be able to get this into a pool tomorrow for a test run. I have no shortage of models willing to pose in dresses, I just need to practice with this thing. I will have to see how the light works UW compared to my studio strobes and speed lights that I use on occasion.
Just thought I would post this info. Thanks and constructive advice appreciated. I am by no means a novice with the camera and lighting, both natural, ambient and flash, just this particular housing and strobe equipment. I feel like a novice, however.