Tips for photographing in the cenotes

[RStyle]

Got the opportunity to go on a trip to Mexico to dive in the Cenotes.
Any tips on photographing near the opening with the rays of sunlight coming in.
I would guess deep in the caverns where it is dark, it would be your usual U/W techniques (for rooms with stalactites etc)
Thanks for any suggestions

 

[James R]

Using my Nikon DSLR & Tokina 10-17 - manual mode, always.

For sunrays at the entrance, I would probably start at 1/250 and F16, and ISO depending on available light .

Inside I would probably slow the shutter down some, and get closer, strobes behind the dome and pointed out.

Adjust as needed in both cases.

 

[ShootingUnderwater.com]

The settings mentioned by James R plus an option for you. You can try setting your ISO on auto and set your desired acceptable range (like 100-800) and let the camera choose within that range. This option is useful when shooting from one extreme to another.

~ Ronda

 

[ShootingUnderwater.com]

Hi RStyle,

Which cenotes did you dive and how did your photos turn out? I am headed there this weekend to see Taj Mahal and Chak Mool.
R

 

[DazedAndConfuzed]

Last time I went, which was overcast and using my old camera with max ISO of 400 & f1.8 & WA wet lens, I wish I had a tripod with me. No matter how still you are, my slight drift caused many pictures to become blurry.

The first time I went, which was sunny, got some great pix.