>I've missed some of the underwater photography discussion, so I apologize
if
>any of my questions have already been addressed.
>
>Anyway, I am in the process of purchasing a few "one-time use waterproof
>cameras"....ie disposables.
>
>Well, has anyone had experience with these? Specifically, I'm wondering if
>the Fuji is better than the Kodak or visa versa. Additionally, I am
wanting
>to know if anyone has tried a disposable camera that has a flash and if it
>significantly helped the quality of pictures.
>
>Lastly, I am wanting any tips for taking pictures underwater.... how close
>to get, how much light is needed, how to approach fish, etc.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>SW
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mcclurg luke e
>Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 10:04 AM
>To: North American Native Fish Association
>Subject: NANFA-- Underwater observations
>
>
>
>With the recent talk on underwater photography and all I just wanted to
>share this little snippet. The Missouri Dept. of Conservation does a
>"Missouri Outdoors" show that is shown locall on PBS every Saturday
>Morning. A couple of weeks ago the did two interesting segments. The
>first was on the Topeka Shiner and it's decline and what the dept. and
>private landowners are trying to do to restore stream quality and
>hopefully restore shiner populations. The second was on snorkeling to
>count the populations of Niangua Darters in central Missouri. It talked
>about all the colorful fish that can be seen while snorkeling and how they
>will come up to you unafraid. Also mentioned that this technique is
>gaining in popularity as it is less intrusive to the fishes. Neat
>footage, but they were both short pieces less than five minutes long.
>
>Luke
>
>
>
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