3PW
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2 Lowepro backpacks for sale on ebay. Seller ID gillw407
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I went on a day workshop with Maria Munn. We spent the morning playing with the camera on land; learning how to use the various setting, learning how to assemble the underwater housing, taking piccies of toys etc. The afternoon was spent in a pool taking shots of a variety of underwater themed toys. She has written a short book available in e book and hard copy - "Underwater Photography for Compact Camera Users" - much of the day was based on the principles in it. Perhaps you could do chapter for each session? I do agree though that diving skills need to come first as good buoyancy is a key requirement for photography.... Have fun
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Floods are generally due to lack of care and mistakes when assembling kit... Just one hair caught in an o ring can causes probs. I always dunk in a fresh water tank before taking in the sea. Lots of advice on the net.
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Not such a beginner anymore - intermediate camera question
3PW replied to andycornish's topic in Beginner Forum
Olympus EPL3 for me. I use additional wet lenses and my hubby has the Zen port and Panasonic 8mm fisheye. Great kit and not too bulky or expensive. Contact a good underwater camera shop for advice. A number on the internet. Definitely go on a day workshop or photo holiday if you can. Lots of people spend a fortune on kit and never learn how to use it so are disappointed with results... -
Depends on what lighting effect you want. One strobe can gives some dramatic shots
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Still selling the wide angle and 1 close up lens ( the other close lens and step up ring are now sold )
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Back to original thread. Get some diving under your belt first. Do a buoyancy course. If you buy a camera, micro 4/3rds are a better investment than a compact in my view (I have Olympus EPL3). Definitely go on an underwater photography course or even better, a guided photography trip: lots of folk spend a fortune on kit but never learn how to use it and so are disappointed with their efforts. Lastly practice lots: been taking photos for 15 years; occasionally I take some good ones
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Not such a beginner anymore - intermediate camera question
3PW replied to andycornish's topic in Beginner Forum
Having had a number of compacts, my husband and I both upgraded to Olympus EPL3 4/3rds. Would definitely recommend. A good compromise, not too pricey and more versatile. I note there are a couple of rigs being sold in the classifieds... -
Selling 2 x Sea & Sea close up lenses 52119. A wide angle 52117 piccie attached and a 62mm to 67mm step up ring so the close up lenses can be used with 67 mm screw setting. On e bay seller gillw407
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Selling kit used with Ixus 980 - INON 165 AD fisheye lens, macro, arms, base
3PW replied to 3PW's topic in Classifieds
Fish eye sold but the 2 INON macro lenses and mountbase are relisted: £54.99 each for lenses and £9.99 for mount base. Will negotiate on postage if multiple items bought. Bargain E bay seller gillw407... -
Do you still have it for sale? How much? Can you ship to UK?
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My husband and I both have EPL3s. I opted for a wide angle Inon wet lens and dome port. Nice but bulky and adds weight. My husband opted for 8 mm panasonic and the dry Zen port which is small and neat ; thought the port would need modification for use with EPL3 but it didn't. i have to admit I am a tad jealous...
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iPad notes are really good for creating lots of lists of stuff which you can amend as you go and create new ones as you need. I have lists for everything and rarely miss an essential.
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Selling kit used with Ixus 980 - INON 165 AD fisheye lens, macro, arms, base
3PW replied to 3PW's topic in Classifieds
The fish eye is sold but I have re-listed the 2 close up macro lenses and the AD Inon mount base 19/27 on e bay seller gillw407...