Greetings

[chintz]

Hello all. You have a great site. Lots of useful info.
I got my OW certification 2 months ago in Sydney, Australia. Been diving here as well as in Jervis Bay - just great fun! I've booked myself for 2 weeks at the Great Barrier Reef - can't wait.
Was linked here from google when I was looking up info on underwater photography. I was actually thinking of buying a digital camera to bring with me on my trip.
After reading thru' some of the threads on UW photography, I've decided to leave the photography to the experts. I really didn't want to lug my computer along with me, and I don't think I would necessarily take any good pictures. The threads discussing cameras, bouyancy control and reef damage were particularly enlightening. I guess if my friends ask me for photos of my trip, I'll just download some of the numerous amateur photos from the net.
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Seriously, I've found that the discussions covered most of my concerns regarding UW digital photography, allowing me to come to the above conclusion. I'm still having loads of fun just floating over the reef and "flying" over the rocks.

Thanks and happy diving.

 

[DivingGal]

Welcome to the family --- it's amazing how folk end up here, do a search for one thing .... and poof.

 

[Dee]

Welcome! Glad you 'Googled' over to us!

I just made my first trip with a digital camera and laptop in tow. U/W photography has it's own set of obstacles. I applaud you for your research and concerns about all aspects of u/w photography and making an informed decision that's best for you.

As for pictures, do like a friend of mine does. He just buys the postcards!

 

[Rooster1]

welcome to the board chintz, have fun dive the big reef.

 

[sunshinefishy]

Welcome Chintz! One day I'd like to be able to dive the GBR - luckyyou. We'd love for you to share some of your photos if you get a chance.

 

[Dryglove]

Welcome!! My wife was originally from sydney.We both look forward to going there to do some diving.Her family now lives on the gold coast since she has moved here.If your ever diving around there let me know how it is.Were planning on making a trip there next year so she can visit her family.Ill be doing some serious diving thats for sure.

 

[Garfish]

Hi ya Chintz:

A BIG WARM HELLO from the U.S. of A.....

Good diving to ya.....:wave:

 

[Ari]

Regards from Israel.

Hope to see you around the site. Have fun.

Ari

 

[Tavi]

Hi, and Welcome to the boards!!

Have a great time on the GBR.
I'll be looking forward to your trip report!

 

[Wolfshark]

Hi,

well don't let yourself get intimitated by comments how difficult it is to make Underwater photos.
My experience with a Sony DSC1 with the underwater case is, that it is great fun to shoot your own photos. Ok, the ratio might be 1:10 for a good photo - but still with a digital camera you just delete the 9 less good ones - who cares.
No need to carry a laptop with you - if you use a 128Myte stick, you have storage for more than 100 pics even in the highest resolution.
Just a tip - not deeper than 15 meters, due to the light. Best results to achieve above 10 meters depth.
Another requirement - patience and a better than average boyancy control and a "understanding" buddy.
Nothing nicer than the first sea snake or the first turtle on your self-made pictures.

have fun and many save dives

Wolfshark