Any tips shooting in Cocos with TG6?

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scubadivingtom

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I have a trip to Cocos scheduled for July. I have a TG6, but need to fill my Christmas list. I like more less point and shoot photos, or video.
Do I need a wide angle lens?
Will lights, or strobe be of help on such a trip?
In the past I have only used a GoPro with 2 SeaLife Sea Dragon 2500 lights. I had to be within 12' or so from subject for good results.
 
Strobes are the single biggest improvement you can make with your photos.

That being said, even with strobes, you want to get as close as possible to your subject. Remember, that light has to travel from your strobe to the subject, AND back to the camera's sensor.
 
..Any tips shooting in Cocos with TG6?...
Practice now using the video mode. Some of the best video captures are the hundreds of octopus fighting each other and the swirling hammerhead sharks. Those are 2 instances where shooting a still photo just doesn't capture the excitement of what you will see {hopefully}

Then also take topside video of all the waterfalls you'll see and hear. But to make the video really pop, bring a 3 axis handheld gimble. At only $219 and it's RAVE results reviews, it would make a perfect christmas wish list item.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...42e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=E0ME6ZGBK70W68G1B046
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/teric/

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