Camera settings for night diving with DX-1G

[hammerhead man]

I was wondering what settings should be used when taking pics during a night dive. Obviously you cannot meter the subject because of the lack of light (other than the light given off by a focus light). Therefore, what settings do you use so that your strobe does not under or over light the subject? I am using a DX-1G.

Regards,

Bill

 

[SEA&SEA]

Hi Bill-
You can use similar settings as you would under daylight- but the camera will require a good focus light in order to properly illuminate and focus on the subject. You could bump your ISO from 100 up to 200 or max 400, but you may get a bit more graininess in the image - just depends on the particulates in the water, etc.

 

[hammerhead man]

I appreciate the quick response. BTW, I have a pair of YS-110's that have focus lights built in.

Regards,

Bill