Question about 4040 and housing?

[psinyc]

It seems like it would be cheaper for me to go with the Olympus C-4040 and the PT-010 housing then to get a housing and strobe (which is necesary for my current camera) for my current camera.

Can you use this Oly setup WITHOUT a external flash/strobe? In otherwords, can the camera's built-in internal flash be enough to take high quality full-color pics? My range will most likely be anywhere from 0ft - 80ft when I plan on using the camera for the first time witout an external light source. Thanks all.

 

[uwdigital]

hi psinyc,

yes, you can actually get good results just by using the camera's builn in flash. Just remember to get close a possible to your subject. Macro work should be okay but wide angle shot is jsut out of the question.

 

[psinyc]

so reef shots are out of the question. what if the reefs is shallow -- like 10ft - 25ft, would the natural surface lighting be enough. Also, what about a full body shot of your buddy for example (would this be a close up if just far enough away to get full shot). Thanks.

 

[raxafarian]

I would guestimate 2 ft. or less. The natural light when shallow should be ok... if it's nice and sunny out... but then you might get some 'harsh' shadows.

I would say probably not for a full body shot... you'd have to be 6 or so ft. away unless using a wide adapter