First photo with new rig!

[ianw2]

My first uploaded photo with my new Olympus SP-350/PT-030 housing. This Moray was waiting for me just before my safety stop on my first dive, today, at the Avalon Dive Park on Catalina.

F/2.8
1/30 sec
ISO 50
Internal flash - diffused
Pattern metering
Auto white balance

And, yes, I’m really pleased with this set up. I shot using Scene Mode in Underwater 1. I had to get this posted as soon as the gear was soaking.

Many, many, many thanks to people such as alcina for all your help, advice and suggestions! And to Jerry at A2ZOutletStore on eBay for such fast service and great prices on the camera housing! :thumbs_up:

I never managed to get Underwater 3 (Underwater Macro Mode) to focus properly. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[red_infinity]

Very nicely done! Props, hope you enjoy your new toy. Underwater photography is something I'll get into eventually.

 

[alcina]

Sounds like you had a great time! He's got a very cool eye

Looks like you've figured out exactly where you need to be to get great results from your on-camera flash - well done!!

I never managed to get Underwater 3 (Underwater Macro Mode) to focus properly. Does anyone have any suggestions?

My suggestion would be to skip the modes, unless they are user set, and learn manual. I'm not a fan of wide open apertures and really slow shutters, myself

 

[ianw2]

Here’s a photo of my wife and favorite dive buddy! Yeah! The fins, mask and snorkel are all TUSA pink! And, yes, that’s another brand new Olympus SP-350/PT-030 in her hands!

Yeah, I’m jazzed with this setup!