dslr first trip

[beed2112]

getting ready to make my first trip with my new camera kit, upgraded from a compact, and thought i would ask some of the silly questions.

one thing on my side, i will be on a camera friendly liveaboard
things i didn't see answers for as i looked to see what tool people use with the dome and port body, the strap wrench is a wonderful thing! imho should be in the instructions.

i have all the bits and pieces and tools packed, lots of info on that so i think i am good there.

clip off point, i wire tied (3 of 'em) a D ring to the arm of the metal base (not to the handle) not 100% sure i like it, but was unsure of a better way.

i have pool tested but only to 12 feet.

my kit is

canon t2i
ds 161
tokina 10-17 mm fe
canon 100 mm macro
8" dome w/ #5510.11 Superwide Port Body
man focus port for macro
pro v8 video light & ball mount.

would i even want to use the kit lens 18-55mm?

can i use the kit lens with the the dome and the dome port body setup?

camera, dome, strobe, in salt water -- negative or positive?

camera, macro port, strobe, in salt water -- negative or positive?

what am i going to wish i knew about my new kit?

 

[BrettF]

You probably won't need to use the 18-55mm lens since you have the 10-17mm Tokina. That said, you only need a #5510.16 port body ($125 retail) to use the 18-55mm lens with your 8" dome. The entire rig will be slightly negative regardless of lens/port combo.

Make sure to read your instruction manuals thoroughly and take your time with assembly. Get as close to your subjects as possible, filling your frame, and remember not to over-expose your images, since these cannot be brought back in a photo processing program. Happy shooting!

Regards,