just returned from a last-minute short trip to Tulamben, Bali.
Seeing many impressive Macro shots by shooters using the INON 165 Macro lens, I decided to purchase one from Yuzo, here in Asia. I had virtually no time to practice topside, so use of the lens underwater for a first-timer, was to say the least, a little frustrating.However, with a little practice, I was able to get some decent shots and overall I am very happy with the lens.
Diving at Tulamben far exceeded my expectations. IMHO, it is truly one of the great dive venues that offers a subject-rich environment, ideal for photography. Cost-wise it is excellent value. I stayed with very efficient and friendly Australian-run Tulamben Wreck Divers http://www.tulambenwreckdivers.com/ The resort provided my OWN personal dive guide for my entire six-day stay, who was excellent at finding all the critters on my Tulamben wish list.
Here are a few shots I'm please with. It will take me a while to go through the rest and post more. All constructive comments and suggestions welcome! All were taken with the Olympus 5050.
Harlequin Shrimp f8.0, 1/250s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.
Nembrotha kubaryana Nudibranch (striped form) f8.0, 1/125s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.
Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti (yellow variation), f8.0, 1/100s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.
Seeing many impressive Macro shots by shooters using the INON 165 Macro lens, I decided to purchase one from Yuzo, here in Asia. I had virtually no time to practice topside, so use of the lens underwater for a first-timer, was to say the least, a little frustrating.However, with a little practice, I was able to get some decent shots and overall I am very happy with the lens.
Diving at Tulamben far exceeded my expectations. IMHO, it is truly one of the great dive venues that offers a subject-rich environment, ideal for photography. Cost-wise it is excellent value. I stayed with very efficient and friendly Australian-run Tulamben Wreck Divers http://www.tulambenwreckdivers.com/ The resort provided my OWN personal dive guide for my entire six-day stay, who was excellent at finding all the critters on my Tulamben wish list.
Here are a few shots I'm please with. It will take me a while to go through the rest and post more. All constructive comments and suggestions welcome! All were taken with the Olympus 5050.
Harlequin Shrimp f8.0, 1/250s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.
Nembrotha kubaryana Nudibranch (striped form) f8.0, 1/125s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.
Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti (yellow variation), f8.0, 1/100s, INON 165 Macro, Single INON Z-220 strobe.