Re: NANFA-- Underwater observations

hy finkelstein (hfinkelstein_at_Cerritos.edu)
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 11:01:04 -0800

I have had good experiences using the disposable cameras. However, one
other thing to think about in gaging your distance to the subject, is that
you do not have a close-up lens so that you will still be farther away than
you might like and thus the subject fish will not be very large in the
picture. Also, don't forget that your mask will distort the distance and
make it seem that you are much closer to the subject than you really are.
-----Original Message-----
From: Whitlock, Steve <Steve_Whitlock_at_jdedwards.com>
To: 'nanfa_at_aquaria.net' <nanfa at aquaria.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 9:46 AM
Subject: RE: NANFA-- Underwater observations

>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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