First off I am NOT a photographer. I am a diver with a camera. I have an Oly 5050 and a Inon D-2000 strobe. I used this set up in Bonaire a few years ago and haven't used the strobe since. The last few years of diving was on cruises and I carried as little as possible and went without the strobe. There was enough light and my pics were all fine.
Is one strobe good enough? I was thinking possibly not needing one if I were to shoot something large and not close the strobe might not even reach it...unless I had two.
I'm hoping I wouldn't have to buy a 2nd strobe and arms for half decent pics.
Yes, bring a strobe. A powerful one is a good idea. I shot a lot there with only one strobe.
Two strobes wont buy you any distance, just more light at the same distance. You wont have a problem getting close in cocos and will want at least one strobe as you will be in depths of 70-100 feet or more to get to the rocks you hide behind so the sharks come in close. Have a blast and enjoy the crossing!
Thanks. I feel better knowing my one strobe is good enough. Hopefully I use it well.
