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Jan 1, 2003 4:57 pm
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For underwater photography, which SLR camera would you recommend and why? Budget is under 1000 USD. Thanks. ROBERT U. LEE New Wave Divers, Inc. Boracay Island ...
... Ummmmmm ... 1) How long is a piece of string? ;-) 2) What part of the budget? Are we talking camera body or camera system? :-7 Sorry, couldn't resist, ...
Christian Gerzner
christiang@...
Jan 8, 2003 5:51 pm
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... and why? Budget is under 1000 USD. Thanks. Robert, Sorry, but US$1000 isn't going to get you anywhere near a housed SLR setup. A Nikon body will run $400...
This camera has a built-in close-up lens. How do I use it? Also, the strobe that came with it is the YS60 TTL strobe. If I have another one, what are the...
Well not an SLR but still for the price the new Sony P9 ( 4meg pix) with The sony underwater houseing is a pretty nice camera for underwater work. The camera...
The close-up lens is inside the camera body and rotates into and out-of position. It allows you to focus at objects that are roughly 2 feet in front of the...
Thanks everyone for your input. ROBERT U. LEE New Wave Divers, Inc. Boracay Island Philippines Phone: +63-919 377-7892 http://www.diving.com.ph/ - Discounted...
Hello everyone. I have an aquatica 90 housing system and was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to use a 60mm micro nikkor with the 8" aquatica dome...
Russell, There is no reason why this would not work. However, you need to be aware that the optics of the dome port will turn your 60mm lens into the ...
... aware ... Bruce, With a flat macro port, due to refraction, my 60mm lens acts like a 75mm. But as I understand behind a dome port a lens will retain its ...
Russell, I based my calculation on the knowledge that my 20mm Nikkor behind an 8 inch dome is equivalent to a Nikonos 15mm which has a 94 degree angle of ...
The International Underwater Images Photo/Video Competition is now accepting entries for the 2003 competition. Rules and entry forms can be downloaded from...
It took a awhile but I finally made the decision to invest in the Nikon F80, instead of buying more lens and strobes for my Motor Marine IIEX. The Nikon F80...
... seeing the oring and check if it's sealed properly. Hi Robert, This in itself is a great quality of Ike housings. I've had to ascertain where a small drip...
... Robert, I only use prime (non zoom) lenses underwater, so I can't speak from first hand experience, but I would say that the 24-50 would be a good choice...
Hi Robert I use an F80 for all my photographic work and have been very pleased indeed with the results and the camera. The system I use is: Nikon F80 Nikon...
Thank you all for the response. Here are some more questions: 1. How significant is the image distortion in Ikelite housing compared to others? A friend once...
... Joe, I assume you mean my Cup Coral images in the Quad Flash directory in the Photos section of this forum. There is a reason why you cannot download a...
By coincidence, I just got an email from DiversDiscount.com that included the aluminum Sea&Sea NX-90 (for the Nikon N90) housing for $760, but I don't know if...
... Oh dear. I don't know whom you are addressing this to but ... but ... Why would you want to do that? Cheers, Christian...
Christian Gerzner
christiang@...
Jan 18, 2003 12:47 pm
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pnmeyer wrote: (snips) ... Well, this is the second time that I believe you have made this point. IMO this was certainly the case not all that long ago. Today?...
Christian Gerzner
christiang@...
Jan 18, 2003 12:47 pm
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I agree. I am just catering to the small group (of which I am not a member) who claim that they see a difference. ... From: Christian Gerzner To:...
Up for sale is a Pro Watt Dual Light Video Lighting system which includes a brand-new cam strap & brand new float charger. You can see the lighting system...
That is definitely a low price. ... From: Bryan R. Minugh To: uwphoto@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [uwphoto] Nikon F80 ...
Hello, I'm from Brazil, so sorry about my poor english. I'm new to this group, where I want to learn lots. I'm having a little problem with Sony support here...
MARMARA 2003 3rd INTERNATIONAL UNDERWATER PHOTO/VIDEO FESTIVAL 20-22 June 2003 / Istanbul-Turkey The festival consists of two different competitions: - 3rd...
