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bvanant is quite right that strobes are way, way brighter than video lights. Like maybe 10,000 times brighter. Storbes release an incredible amount of light in less than 1/2,000th of a second. With my strobes at only half power, I can shoot at ISO 100 and high apertures and get nice crisp shots...

Actually you are allowed to bring up to $10,000 US cash (or equivalent amount of foreign currency). IATA - Philippines Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details I think the ridiculously small amount you refer to is Philippine pesos. You are only allowed to bring in or out 10,000...

My advice is don't rely on ATMs in the Philippines. They are often off-line, withdrawal limits are small, there are often surcharges on international withdrawals, and there is that risk the machine might eat your card, so why bother? Just bring sufficient $US and convert what you need when you...

Thanks Robtark, I'm glad you liked the pics. For accessory lenses with the S100, I had a RecSea housing and used the RecSea 2-diopter flip for macro. I found it worked quite well. It was quite flexible, because I would use 1 flip for small stuff, and 2 flips for the really small stuff (say...

Hey weeks, I had a look at your photos and they are quite nice. I agree that your pics are maybe a bit too dark, but I don't know if the solution is limited to stronger strobes. Have you thought about opening up your aperture a bit instead? (I don't know much about shooting film, are you using...

I cannot comprehend the popularity of GoPro for underwater. I guess it is the low cost. But I have yet to see any decent video or still pics from one. The most consistent thing I have heard is people accidentally turning their unit off instead of on when the interesting critter comes by. I guess...

It's a good idea to get comfortable with your diving first before taking a camera underwater. Once you have say 100-200 dives and are very comfortable with your buoyancy and not task-loaded, then get a camera.

I am a Mac person too. I actually use iPhoto and am quite happy with it. I tried Aperture for a while, but went back to iPhoto. I find iPhoto easier and faster to use. You did not mention what camera you are using, and if you are using external strobes. The blue hue comes from the red being...

Canon S series shoots excellent video, better video than Go Pro I think.

My first camera was a SeaLife 1000, I wouldn't recommend it. If you are just starting out, I would recommend a compact Canon. I bought the S100 2 years ago, and did well over 300 dives with it, most cold water here in BC. I got a lot of great shots with it (you can check out my link below) . I...

I thought I should add more to my review now that I have had a chance to get used to the camera. During my recent trip to the Philippines last month, I had the chance to really put it through its paces, and this is what I found. The 18-55 kit lens works fairly well with a +4 dry diopter, and...

Hi Roko, There is no need to be envious of those tropical divers! We both live close to some of the best cold-water diving in the world! I did a dive the other day at a local dive site about a 20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver where I got as many, if not more, great shots than I did on...

Hi Bob, good thread! OK, I will bite! Here are my top 3 for 2013: First is a macro shot of a decorated warbonnet, Browning Pass, BC, Canada (Canon S100 with accessory macro diopter): 2nd is a wide angle shot of white-tip reef sharks at Roca Partida (Canon S100 with accessory wide-angle...

I would echo what 00Whabbit said. I started with a SeaLife 1000, had lots of problems with sticky shutter button on the housing, after about 4 replacement housings, they eventually swapped it for a 1200. Once I started shooting manual, got somewhat decent pics. Couldn't get video that was at all...

It's going to be pretty dark. Because of the angle of diffraction of light as it passes from air to water, the rays of the sun do not penetrate water as the sun gets low on the horizon. So it is basically a night dive for say about an hour before sunset (depending on latitude).

I'm starting to get some better shots with the 60 mm macro lens and a +4 dry diopter (it screws on to the end of the lens like a filter, inside the housing). Here are a few samples: Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker: Bay Pipefish:

I would not necessarily agree with that. If you are starting from scratch and budget not tight, for sure go for the new model. But if budget is limited, for sure you can get better pics with a S100 shooting RAW with external strobes, than a new point & shoot of any brand in automatic mode and/or...

I started with a SeaLife then went to the Canon S100. The Canon is better. Sharper, better for macro. More importantly, ability to shoot RAW and easy to shoot in manual. If you want to take better pics, more important than which camera will be to get an external strobe (or 2) and shoot manual...

From what I understand, full frame seems to be a bit of overkill for underwater, not worth the extra bulk. Cropped sensors should have plenty enough resolution for most people. They are also more versatile and better for macro, while FF have an edge for wide angle. One suggestion is join some...

For the past 20 months, I have been using the Canon S100 with RecSea housing, and I have gotten some great pics with it. I dive a lot, and I did about 300 dives with it. The housing has stood up very well, despite quite a bit of use and abuse. I took so many photos with it that I actually burned...