Anyone using SP-560 UZ and PT-037
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Tried out an SP-560 / PT-037 / UFL-1
I tried out an SP-560UZ with a PT-037 and UFL-1 that a friend is thinking of selling. Although it was only in the pool since our ice dive is a couple of weeks away, I am pretty impressed with the camera and housing. Even though I don't know anything about underwater photography, I thought my shots were reasonable using the 3 underwater modes.
The camera was very easy to use both in and out of the housing. The buttons labels are easy to read and operate. I guess I should have tried it wearing gloves. I don't really think those fingerless gloves are an option in upstate NY for 10 months out of 12. I really like the double O-ring on the clamshell since flooding is my biggest worry. The case seemed a little bulky at first but i didn't notice it after a few minutes.
I used the UFL-1 on a short arm mounted above the camera's standard flash. That would be the first thing I would change by going with a UFL-2 and adding a plate and flex arm to the side. The case was about 1/2 pound buoyant. Will that be enough to make it neutral?
Brian doing a scuba review.
I put a couple of fish tank reefs in the water at 8ft and the pool lights were on but not near the subject - with internal flash only.
The macro mode was very nice.
Although my pictures need a lot of work, I think this will be a great initial setup to learn with until I can come to grips with taking my new E-520 DSLR to 100ft. :shocked2:
Stripey the 1 eyed pirate cat in her normal position.
For you folks using the SP-560, what flash are you using and how do you mount it?
Thanks,
Jeff
I tried out an SP-560UZ with a PT-037 and UFL-1 that a friend is thinking of selling. Although it was only in the pool since our ice dive is a couple of weeks away, I am pretty impressed with the camera and housing. Even though I don't know anything about underwater photography, I thought my shots were reasonable using the 3 underwater modes.
The camera was very easy to use both in and out of the housing. The buttons labels are easy to read and operate. I guess I should have tried it wearing gloves. I don't really think those fingerless gloves are an option in upstate NY for 10 months out of 12. I really like the double O-ring on the clamshell since flooding is my biggest worry. The case seemed a little bulky at first but i didn't notice it after a few minutes.
I used the UFL-1 on a short arm mounted above the camera's standard flash. That would be the first thing I would change by going with a UFL-2 and adding a plate and flex arm to the side. The case was about 1/2 pound buoyant. Will that be enough to make it neutral?
Brian doing a scuba review.
I put a couple of fish tank reefs in the water at 8ft and the pool lights were on but not near the subject - with internal flash only.
The macro mode was very nice.
Although my pictures need a lot of work, I think this will be a great initial setup to learn with until I can come to grips with taking my new E-520 DSLR to 100ft. :shocked2:
Stripey the 1 eyed pirate cat in her normal position.
For you folks using the SP-560, what flash are you using and how do you mount it?
Thanks,
Jeff
fairybasslet
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Nice photos Jeff. I won first place (high score in 3 competitions) in my camera club's nature photography category, advanced class, with my 560. It's a great little camera.
These 2 won medals:
These 4 won awards
These 2 won medals:
These 4 won awards
OP
WOW - those are great pictures! Congratulations.
Jeff
Jeff
OP
Well, I bought the SP-560 and PT-037 from my friend. If I didn't know better I would swear they were never out of the boxes. Now I'm looking for arms and strobes and a case and spare O-rings and a tether and ......
Luckily I have to travel near NYC for business and will be there for the Beneath the Sea show. I $hould be able to find everything I need and more$.
Someone once asked me if I have any inexpensive hobbies. --- I still don't understand the question.
Jeff
Luckily I have to travel near NYC for business and will be there for the Beneath the Sea show. I $hould be able to find everything I need and more$.
Someone once asked me if I have any inexpensive hobbies. --- I still don't understand the question.
Jeff
fairybasslet
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Ha. Outfitting the Oly is peanuts compared to a DSLR. LOL
Congrats on your new baby. I got a lot of stuff (like spare o-rings) from B&H.
Congrats on your new baby. I got a lot of stuff (like spare o-rings) from B&H.
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