SpiderSense
Contributor
I'm a big digital photo guy. i have everything i need there (Canon 10D, 20D, 30D, L lenses, software, lights), but nothing for underwater. Instead of going the digital point and shoot route, i got myself a Nikonos V 35mm lens with dual strobes. I will be taking the Nikonos V this saturday to Bonaire, but not the strobes (not available yet).
From what i've been reading, the Nikonos V is pretty tricky to use. I know everyone says the 35mm isn't good, but i'll try it out and rent the 15/20mm from Capt Don if needed.
Can i get some Nikonos V, 35mm and 15/20mm, without strobe specific tips? i'm not looking for basic/general photo tips, but something more specific since i'm not used to being underwater or manual focus.
This is ironic, but since i'm a new diver, i'd like to find a decent configuration and use the Nikonos like a point and shoot and not fiddle with it so much.
here's what i'm thinking for a Nikonos V with 35mm or 15/20mm without strobes, in Bonaire:
A mode, 800 iso film, f5.6 or f8, take a deep breath, exhale and float down into the subject to about x feet and take one shot. I guess i'll find out what that x feet is after a few rolls of film (or look in front of the 35mm i guess). most of my subject will be my buddy (wife) against the reefs and fish.
does that technique make sense? please let me know if there's another way.
thanks!
G.
From what i've been reading, the Nikonos V is pretty tricky to use. I know everyone says the 35mm isn't good, but i'll try it out and rent the 15/20mm from Capt Don if needed.
Can i get some Nikonos V, 35mm and 15/20mm, without strobe specific tips? i'm not looking for basic/general photo tips, but something more specific since i'm not used to being underwater or manual focus.
This is ironic, but since i'm a new diver, i'd like to find a decent configuration and use the Nikonos like a point and shoot and not fiddle with it so much.
here's what i'm thinking for a Nikonos V with 35mm or 15/20mm without strobes, in Bonaire:
A mode, 800 iso film, f5.6 or f8, take a deep breath, exhale and float down into the subject to about x feet and take one shot. I guess i'll find out what that x feet is after a few rolls of film (or look in front of the 35mm i guess). most of my subject will be my buddy (wife) against the reefs and fish.
does that technique make sense? please let me know if there's another way.
thanks!
G.