Question

[jsmit]

im new very new to underwater photography and i want to know is it a good idea or nessecary to use a strobe to take pics while snorkeling. will the pics be better with the external strobe in shallow water.
thanks

 

[gert7to3]

Given the amount of time you have to find, approach, frame and photograph any given subject, I think you should start with the internal flash. Use the flash for close subjects, but turn it off and use manual controls for further away subjects.

 

[cannon fodder]

It depends on the current conditions and the depth of the water. You cannot get as close to your subject snorkeling as diving, and on overcast days a flash can come in very handy. I use a Inon 2000s while snokeling and it does help. Check out some of my picks and other snorkeling info Peg N Derek

 

[Saltwater Junky]

If you're in 25-30ft of water with good viz 25-50ft viz on a bright sunny day, you do not have to use any flash. Avoid the onboard flash if you have a lot of paticulents otherwise you'll have backscatter.

 

[Saltwater Junky]

**sp** particulates