Just got my new toy!

[qwest30]

I have really enjoyed looking at all the fantastic photos posted here and all the fantastic UW photography tips that everyone has shared.

I just got my new UW Rig, a Canon S5 IS, Ikelite Housing, DS 125 substrobe, TTL cable & a Manual controller. Previously I had an Oly 720sw with the Oly housing and a Sealife strobe. Was not happy with the quality of images it was producing, so I went with the canon.

Photogaphy is one of my favorite hobbies and on the surface i'm using a Nikon D200, I would love to use this UW but I could not bring myself to get it "wet."

Anyway, I have a key largo trip planned for the beginning of Nov. and I hope to be able to share some photos that are at least as half as good as the photos I've been seeing on here!

John

 

[CheddarChick]

Good Luck!!!!

 

[fisheyeview]

Congrats on the new toy. I am using the D200 underwater. You can't be afraid of getting it wet. That's what insurance is for. I should know. I've had to replace one and a 105mm lens already.

 

[qwest30]

Thanks Fisheyeview, I know at some point I will indeed make the jump... however for now, being recently certified, I want to keep my stress down by not worrying 'bout my D200 UW while I'm gaining dive experience. I see that you are located in Ft. Lauderdale, my Key Largo Trip starts after a business trip to Ft. Lauderdale, what are the good dive spots in that area, maybe I can get in a dive in there.