new photographer/old motor marine

[ID_D]

Thanks for the responses, I've now got the green light working. At least on occasion... I am now setting the f-stop in accordance with the chart on the strobe which seems to help. If I don't get it the first time, I lower the f-stop which seems to help. Once I'm underwater, should I expect to need faster or slower f-stops? Or should I expect the camera to function on about the same as on land? I could see where the backscatter might cause more expose underwater than on dry land.

Thanks again for the help.

 

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Originally posted by ID_D
Thanks for the responses, I've now got the green light working. At least on occasion... I am now setting the f-stop in accordance with the chart on the strobe which seems to help. If I don't get it the first time, I lower the f-stop which seems to help. Once I'm underwater, should I expect to need faster or slower f-stops? Or should I expect the camera to function on about the same as on land? I could see where the backscatter might cause more expose underwater than on dry land.

Thanks again for the help.

For UW you will need more light. Remember water absorbs light, the more water you have between your subject and the camera, the more light loss. The chart on the side of your strobe is for UW use, so just follow the recommendations of the chart. After awhile you'll get the "feel" for the settings. The best thing to do is burn film. Remember film is the cheapest part of your system, use allot, and use it often.