Color adjustment for film development

[gt2003]

I need some (more) help. Just for starting out I got the basic reefmaster rc with the external strobe and plan on shooting quite a bit of film when we go to coz in about a month. Here are my questions: First, can I expect some decent quality pics with this camera if i get close, closer and get level with the subjects? And, second, when I get the film developed should I tell them they are underwater pics and need the red and yellow adjusted +2? Or should I take it to a good photo lab and just say hey, they're underwater pics, adjust accordingly? I used to take a bunch of pics above water and may have found a new hobby if I get as much enjoyment out of this as I think I will. Unfortunately I'm feeling the photo bugs grip tightening. However, my wallet seems to want to open. Hmmm. I've still got a pentax super program that I bought 17 years ago that works great above ground. Would a housing still be available? If I can get some decent pics with the reefmaster I'm sure I'll eventually invest in a more versatile underwater camera. I'll save those questions for another post. No telling what will be on the market then. Thanks in advance for the help. gt2003

 

[Kim]

I have never used the Reefmaster but it should work fine with an external strobe - and if you get close. As far as processing goes I believe that Kodak does a special 'Sea Processing' service in the States. (Not in Japan though so I've never used it!)

 

[cdiver2]

Your going in the right direction, I use. red + 1, yellow +1 , and depending on the water color - 1 blue/green

 

[justleesa]

You can always get your photos on a CD without prints getting prints. I have noticed that the qualitiy on the CD is often better than the prints. Then you can touch them up yourself with PS or PSE...or any other good editing software.

 

[gt2003]

Any other thoughts? I've got a little over 4 weeks until we go. Just want to be prepared as possible. Thanks again.

 

[cdiver2]

Any other thoughts? I've got a little over 4 weeks until we go. Just want to be prepared as possible. Thanks again.

Slide's ? then scan them yourself and print.

 

[getwet2]

I need some (more) help. Just for starting out I got the basic reefmaster rc with the external strobe and plan on shooting quite a bit of film when we go to coz in about a month. Here are my questions: First, can I expect some decent quality pics with this camera if i get close, closer and get level with the subjects? And, second, when I get the film developed should I tell them they are underwater pics and need the red and yellow adjusted +2? Or should I take it to a good photo lab and just say hey, they're underwater pics, adjust accordingly? I used to take a bunch of pics above water and may have found a new hobby if I get as much enjoyment out of this as I think I will. Unfortunately I'm feeling the photo bugs grip tightening. However, my wallet seems to want to open. Hmmm. I've still got a pentax super program that I bought 17 years ago that works great above ground. Would a housing still be available? If I can get some decent pics with the reefmaster I'm sure I'll eventually invest in a more versatile underwater camera. I'll save those questions for another post. No telling what will be on the market then. Thanks in advance for the help. gt2003

I usually scan any of the really good photos I get myself and touch them up.