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topflowerrubberforever
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nikonos V off of ebay and looking to buy a speedlight. anyone can give me a headstart on my learning with the nikonos?
I own two Nikonos II cameras, a Subatec 17mm lense, an extension tube set and Oceanic 2000 flash and a L-86 light meter. I bought the wide angle recently and am considering building a slave strobe to provide better flash coverage.
Diver371, in general get as close as practical to your subject. Doing that cuts down on the amount of crud in the water between the camera and the subject resulting in sharper pictures. Get that flash. The deeper you go the more color/light is absorbed. You will also be able to use a higher numbered f-stop and increase your depth of field. The most important thing though is to get wet and shoot as much film as is practical. Just like using your scuba unit the more you use and become familiar with it, the better your results will become. With practice you'll be able to make adjustments without alot of fumbling and get shots that are often missed. Good luck
Jim
Diver371, in general get as close as practical to your subject. Doing that cuts down on the amount of crud in the water between the camera and the subject resulting in sharper pictures. Get that flash. The deeper you go the more color/light is absorbed. You will also be able to use a higher numbered f-stop and increase your depth of field. The most important thing though is to get wet and shoot as much film as is practical. Just like using your scuba unit the more you use and become familiar with it, the better your results will become. With practice you'll be able to make adjustments without alot of fumbling and get shots that are often missed. Good luck
Jim
BTW, Chris, I'm stuck in KUL for a month. Any recomendations for diving over here? The locals are telling me the monsoon has come to the east coast, and is not worth diving.
All the best, James
All the best, James
louisianadiver
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Count me in. I shoot Nik V or III with a Sea & Sea 15mm for almost all of my wide angle. I usually use a single Ike 200. -Clay
phrajao
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III and V. Usually use 20 or 28mm. Also have 35 and 80mm, though I'm terrible with the latter.
DesertEagle
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Sold my Nik V a few years ago. I had a 20mm lens but often was able to borrow a 15- what a beast! Sharp, sharp, sharp.
I got a deal on an Aquatica 80 housing. Let me tell you, I love reflex viewing. I do miss the portability of the Nikonos.
I got a deal on an Aquatica 80 housing. Let me tell you, I love reflex viewing. I do miss the portability of the Nikonos.
I have received just this Christmas a Nikonos V with (2) 35mm, a 28mm and a 15mm lenses, two SB-105s, a smaller Ikelite strobe that I don't remember, various extention tubes, a close up kit, a wide angle converter, various viewfinders, frames, trays etc. My boss gave it to me. She RULES!
Expect to see horrible stuff from me in the near future. I have many questions.
Expect to see horrible stuff from me in the near future. I have many questions.
kev
by chance did you get that kit off ebay or the guy that offerred a nik 5 rig here on the for sale boards.
Tooth
by chance did you get that kit off ebay or the guy that offerred a nik 5 rig here on the for sale boards.
Tooth
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