First pictures with new strobe

[justleesa]

Well I got the D180 wet today. Got lucky and found a very young white tip reef shark, about 3 1/2 to 4 feet long, that was a willing model. Infact he was more willing than the arm of the strobe. I pushed the strobe into position and it just fell apart into three pieces. I took the picture holding the strobe off to the side and after I got all my shots I forced it back together. Was kinda frustraiting.
I have to work with the settings on the camera and the strobe a bit more, as you know the key to success is practice, practice, practice.... but I think a couple of the first shots are presentable.

 

[cdiver2]

Well I got the D180 wet today. Got lucky and found a very young white tip reef shark, about 3 1/2 to 4 feet long, that was a willing model. Infact he was more willing that the arm of the strobe. I pushed the strobe into position and it just fell apart into three pieces. I took the picture holding the strobe off to the side and after I got all my shots I forced it back together. Was kinda frustraiting.
I have to work with the settings on the camera and the strobe a bit more, as you know the key to success is practice, practice, practice.... but I think a couple of the first shots are presentable.

have a look some times the screwups come out great

 

[ChrisM]

nice work! that eel is a keeper for sure

Chris

 

[marpacifica]

Look like all keepers to me, Leesa!

There's always speedbumps with new toys, so don't sweat it. The learning is part of the fun.

 

[chippy]

Great shots.......the moray is excellent!!

 

[justleesa]

Looks like he's about to say "eh, those young whipper snappers...always flashin' 'round with those new fangled, fancy cameras!"

 

[chippy]

either that or he's thinking "Here comes lunch!!!"

 

[cdiver2]

Looks like looking down the wrong end of a gun barrel, and I bet he could come out like a speeding bullet. Its a keeper.

 

[armyscuba]

Being and Army Officer I am new at underwater photography. I have started this past year by moving from my disposable filled with water at 73 ft. good to 35 ft. ha..My fault..went to a ReefMaster DC310 Pro..with Strobe. When question I have is do any of You use weights on Your cameras. I know they are available. Any Pro's or Con's? My camera is Positively Bouyant. Guess I'll find it on the surface if there's a problem with a Dummy Cord..(Tether cord). What do any of You use on the O-Ring seals for camera or strobe housing?

Thanks

"Honor Bound to Defend Freedom"

CPT D

 

[justleesa]

Being and Army Officer I am new at underwater photography. I have started this past year by moving from my disposable filled with water at 73 ft. good to 35 ft. ha..My fault..went to a ReefMaster DC310 Pro..with Strobe. When question I have is do any of You use weights on Your cameras. I know they are available. Any Pro's or Con's? My camera is Positively Bouyant. Guess I'll find it on the surface if there's a problem with a Dummy Cord..(Tether cord). What do any of You use on the O-Ring seals for camera or strobe housing?

Thanks

"Honor Bound to Defend Freedom"

CPT D

Hi CPT D,

The Olympus housing was delivered with it's own weight, but using the arm and tray I took the weight off. I guess my answer would be yes and no. I have read of other people that do though, just not very sure where they put it or how they secure it.

O-ring grease - I use what was delivered with the camera and the strobe respectivly. After having an o-ring go bad and having the camera flood after using the "wrong" o-ring grease, I can say I learned my leason.

Hope to see some pictures from you soon!

Aloha,
Lisa