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Have digital cameras in underwater housings
replaced Nikonos cameras and other film cameras in housings? ANSWER
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I shoot TTL and am getting inconsistent
exposures; mainly, a lot of my frames are underexposed from a little
bit to as much as a stop. Do you have any suggestions as to what the
problem or problems might be? ANSWER
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What's the simplest way to bracket exposure
with a housing system for those pictures that are really important,
such as that rare whale shark or a macro shot of cleaner shrimp in the
mouth of a moray eel? ANSWER
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I'm interested in getting into either
underwater video or underwater still photography. Do you have any
suggestions? Is one less expensive or easier than the other? I'm just
interested in doing this for fun. I'm not looking to get professional
results. ANSWER
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I recently returned from a live-aboard dive
trip during which I blew up my only charger for my wide-angle strobe.
Needless to say, this was very disappointing since I couldn't use my
wide-angle lens except when I could borrow a strobe. Is there some way
to check the current on the boat or to protect my charger to prevent
this from happening again? ANSWER
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I am trying to decide which strobe to buy. I
want to get one powerful enough to do the job, but I am confused by
manufacturers' model numbers and specifications. Can you make any
suggestions which will help me decide? ANSWER
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I have a housed camera and I use a 60mm
micro lens for fish and macro. I have trouble getting close enough to
spooky little gobies, jawfish, and the like. Any suggestions would be
appreciated. I am considering the purchase of a longer macro lens or
perhaps a zoom lens. ANSWER
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Will the airport x-ray really damage my
film? I've heard that it will and also that it won't both from what should
be reliable sources. ANSWER
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I've been using a housed SLR system for a
long time and I'm having more and more trouble seeing well enough
through the viewfinder to focus properly. I've been considering
switching to an autofocus camera. I'd appreciate your advice. ANSWER
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Backscatter has ruined some of my best
shots. What can I do to minimize or, better yet, to prevent this
problem. ANSWER
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How can I tell if my TTL is working? ANSWER
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I am wondering about the ready light on my
strobe. I wait for the light to come on, but when I shoot two or three
photos in a row, although my first exposure usually is correct using
TTL, often the second or third are underexposed. ANSWER
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Can you use autofocus in doing video
underwater or is it best to preset the focus? ANSWER
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What's the proper way to determine the
correct focus when using framers on my Nikonos camera for macro
photography? I cannot tell any difference between focusing my 35mm lens
at infinity or at 2.75 feet when I'm using extension tubes. ANSWER
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I don't live near the ocean and only dive
once or twice a year while on warm water one-week dive trips. I'm
considering buying an inexpensive underwater camera, but I do want
decent quality photos. I'd appreciate a recommendation. ANSWER
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I have difficulty in aiming my strobe. Can
you offer any tips? ANSWER
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I've just started doing underwater video. My
first attempt was disappointing due to an overall blue cast. I now know
that a filter would probably help. What should I buy and when should I
use it? ANSWER
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Can you suggest a method for cleaning my
lenses? I have trouble getting them clean without a lot of rubbing, and
I have been told this can damage the lens. ANSWER
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Do scratches on my lens or port damage my
photos? I've heard that water fills them in, and they aren't visible. ANSWER
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