u/w picture taking protocols

hi wetpixel ppl,

im about to initiate my underwater photography career - been a diver for a few years and done fair amount of land photography over the years mainly weddings... <yawn yawn>

got ma rig thoughtout i think - already own a D70 so just gonna get the Subal housing and maybe the sea & sea YS90 DX strobes (maybe some questions later bout the choice of strobes)

anyhow, i was wondering if there were any protocols that i should be aware of before i start - stuff like never using a strobe when a shark is feeding etc..

any1 got any quick suggestions that come from their own experience?

regards, paul.

I've shot an n90s in an ikelite housing since the early 90s. I've shot a canon G2 in an ikelite housing, since about 2000. I've used ike ss200 ss50, and ds50 strobes.

If you are in north america, I'd suggest Ikelite. Great housings at a much better price. Being able to see the rings all seated and sealed, AFTER assembly, is utterly wonderful from leak avoidance and confidence points of view. And their service is astounding.

The ikelite ds50 and ds125 strobes are wonderful too. Much more powerful than their equivalents in the YS line.

Not scaring, or moving subjects, to photograph them, is generally considered right. Also, ensuring your bouyancy control to the point that you do not harm anything living down there, while trying to get that one shot.

95% of all sharks book away from divers anyway. No worries about flash.

Flash can hurt your subjects' eyes, so not overdoing multiple shots, on one trapped creature, is a good idea.

Hope this gets some thoughts going.

Don