questions about first underwater camera

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• Jan 11, 2008

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I have just bought my first underwater camera. I have a Nikon coolpix L11 with Ikelite housing and af-35 STROBE. I am new to UW photography

My questions


what settings are best for underwater photography? ie.
What "scene" to use?
What exposure on the AF-35 strobe
Do you use white balance if you have the strobe running?
If you are not using the strobe, what white balance?
I am open to any advice in this topic

 

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• Jan 11, 2008

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Great you got some new toys!

Check out the Sticky at the top of this forum as we've compiled the answers to most of your questions there. Have a look and let us know how we can help! Can't wait to see some images.

BTW - you can get there via the Pink Link in my signature, too

 

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• Jan 22, 2008

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Well it sounds as if no one has actually used the af35 recently, I guess I might be the guinea pig

 

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• Jan 22, 2008

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Make sure to let us know how you like it

 

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• Jan 22, 2008

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Looks like I need to hold another digital UW class.

 

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• Jan 25, 2008

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herman:

Looks like I need to hold another digital UW class.

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I am up for it any time, I hate that my first experience using the camera will be in Hawaii, who knows when I will get back because I am sure I will have great opportunities for some awesome pics, lets just hope some come out. I think I will play around with it while snorkling to get a feel for it before we go diving. I will post some when I get back in March

 

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• Jan 25, 2008

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Well, I am in town this weekend if you would like to get together and play with them. I shoot manual all the time so my experience with a P&S is limited but I have been wanting to get my hands on that camera to experiement with it. Bet we can come up with some good general setting to improve your shots. PM coming.