Any Last Minute Words of Wisdom?

I'm leaving soon for Bonaire to get my new setup wet with salt water for the first time. Just wondering if you DigiReb users out there have any words of wisdom for me?

I've got the Ike housing and DS-125 strobe. I've got a dome port to use with the kit lens and a Canon 15mm fisheye, and a flat port to use with a Canon 50 mm macro. I plan to start out with the kit lens, since that's the one I've had the most time playing with on land. I haven't had much time to practice in the pool, unfortunately, which I know would be ideal....so any help moving more quickly up the learning curve would be greatly appreciated.

Before the DSLR, I was using an Oly 4040 with the DS-125 strobe. I mostly used the TTL sensor with the strobe, although on my last dive trip I used the manual sensor, so I have had some practice with it.

Thanks

Hi Debbie,

I suggest to start with the macro lens. With it you will get the best results within the shortest time! Plus it has an fixed focal lenght -> one thing less to wonder about in the first dives.

Set the focus point to center, set f/10 and a shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/80.

For macro shoots you get very close to the object. So the only thing you have to change at the beginning is the strobe power. Take some shoots with this settings and review them carefully under water. The histogram feature is very useful to see under- or overeposure....

When you did a few dives with this settings you will find it natural to change them and go in any other direction....

I wih you the best for your trip and enjoy your rebel.....