Howdy from Long Beach!

I'm Greg,

I just got my Open Water Cert a couple months back. I live in SoCal and have spent my life in the water between surfing, snorkling, and compressor diving in Baja. I am really interested in underwater photography, and while a begginer, I want to purchase gear I think is good enough to grow into.

That being said, I'm looking at the DX-1G, w/wide angle attachment lens, and either the S&S YS-27, or the YS-110. It's hard to say what the bulk of my pictures will be, reg or macro, so I'm not sure whether to go with a single or double strobe set up. Any thoughts, experiences, ideas or whatever would be greatly appreciated

The brief bit I've read off other threads has already given me some good info...I'll keep searching. Awesome forum!

Thanks a bunch!!!!!

Cheers!

Greg

Hiya Greg and congratulations on discovering wetpixel and underwtare photography!!!

Im a beginner too...and here is my humble take on your queries

1. Research your camera as best you can- check reviews on this forum- use the search facility to find posts relating to your equipment- this is a big big help!

2. As far as I can see - Underwaterphotography is all about evolution- I feel you will always be looking to get better and better- technically, artistically, and regards 'growing into' gear- you will also 'grow out' of it until you find the right blend- simply put- dont think your first underwater camera rig will be your last one!

3. One strobe or two? Personally- I have been using one for the last 6 years- am currently using an Ikelite DS-51- and am still learning with it. Just get the best one you can afford- the more light- the merrier- and dont forget ambient light/filter photography/your camera's internal flash- (yes you can get really nice pics with the internal flash- believe me) etc etc. too.

Walk before you run- crawl before you walk- and most imprtant of all- have fun along the way

The boys and girls in this community will help you!!

Good snapping

Hiya Greg and congratulations on discovering wetpixel and underwtare photography!!!

 

Im a beginner too...and here is my humble take on your queries

 

1. Research your camera as best you can- check reviews on this forum- use the search facility to find posts relating to your equipment- this is a big big help!

 

2. As far as I can see - Underwaterphotography is all about evolution- I feel you will always be looking to get better and better- technically, artistically, and regards 'growing into' gear- you will also 'grow out' of it until you find the right blend- simply put- dont think your first underwater camera rig will be your last one!

 

3. One strobe or two? Personally- I have been using one for the last 6 years- am currently using an Ikelite DS-51- and am still learning with it. Just get the best one you can afford- the more light- the merrier- and dont forget ambient light/filter photography/your camera's internal flash- (yes you can get really nice pics with the internal flash- believe me) etc etc. too.

 

Walk before you run- crawl before you walk- and most imprtant of all- have fun along the way

 

The boys and girls in this community will help you!!

 

Good snapping

Thanks for the welcome I've been scouring this site and others for information and reviews on the DX. Im seeing a lot of mixed reviews. Which of course just muddies the waters more for me... lol. I think your right, 1 strobe to start, just so I don't bite of more than I can chew.

hey greg

welcome to wetpixel

I live in santa monica, not too far from you. Let me know when you get your camera, a bunch of us go out on photo-oriented dives together all the time.

all point and shoots will involve some comprimise, if I were you I'd do a lot of research and see what you gravitate towards.

Dx-1G, canon G9, fuji E900, oly 8080, and some of the nikons are all potential choices.

With the Dx-1G I'd start with 1 Ys-110.

good luck!

Scott

hey greg

 

welcome to wetpixel

 

I live in santa monica, not too far from you. Let me know when you get your camera, a bunch of us go out on photo-oriented dives together all the time.

 

all point and shoots will involve some comprimise, if I were you I'd do a lot of research and see what you gravitate towards.

 

Dx-1G, canon G9, fuji E900, oly 8080, and some of the nikons are all potential choices.

 

With the Dx-1G I'd start with 1 Ys-110.

 

good luck!

 

Scott

Thanks Scott! Thats exactly what Im leaning towards, with the WA lens. I'll be geared up and ready by the beggining of August for sure and will give you a holler! Thanks again!

Greg

Hello SIDEWAYS!

Welcome to WETPIXEL!

I am just up the 405 (parking lot) from you in West Los Angeles...

Hello SIDEWAYS!

Welcome to WETPIXEL!

I am just up the 405 (parking lot) from you in West Los Angeles...

Thanks for the welcome neighbor!! Yeah...Im right, like 1 min, off the 405 and Bellflower Blvd.

We'll have to do some diving!

Cheers,

Greg