Fuji f50 filter question

I just purchased the Fuji F50 camera. I am waiting for the housing to arrive and was

wondering about a couple of things. I noticed that the camera has an underwater setting.

I would assume that this setting will probably compensate some for the loss of red. Would

it still be a good idea to get a URPro filter or Magic filter anyway? Does anyone have any

opinions as to which is better URPRO or Magic? If using a strobe, would you also want any

filter on the lens?

Thanks for any help.

Jay

Get the Magic Filter. They have two versions.

The original filter is great if you don't mind calibrating the white balance manually. Some people wear a white glove. Others use the sandy bottom or a slate.

The newer Auto Magic Filter is designed to work with your camera's automatic white balance (don't use the underwater setting). It would be the easiest with the F50. I would use Auto ISO 400. That will allow the camera a fast enough shutter speed to freeze motion. You may wish to use some exposure compensation. From my experience, I usually set it to - 1/3 or - 2/3.

In practical use, the Magic Filter allows you to maintain nice reds and oranges, while still keeping a blue background. I think it's far more effective than just using the camera's underwater mode only.

Filter photography is usually done in shallow waters, without a strobe.

URPro filters are said to be similar. I haven't used one.

I put up a gallery last year. All of these were taken with filters.

http://www.pbase.com/krancer/fiji_2006_