"columbotrek" <nos...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> You are missing a fast lens.  Could be some nice opportunities for
> available light photography.  Look at a Canon 50mm f/1.8 as they are
> fast, sharp and inexpensive. Make a point of comparing its results to
> either of your zooms ;)  For fish underwater a polarizing filter is a
> must.  Serves double duty as it helps with landscapes.  Improves
> contrast, cuts some haze, and darkens the sky which helps to get the
> clouds to "pop out"  Stops and speeds are no different in Bora Bora.  If
> you are clueless just use one of the program modes.  A remote shutter
> release is a nice addition for your tripod.  Keep your film speeds on
> the low side.  Don't go over iso 400 for prints and about iso 200 for
> slides.  Keeping the film speed down is what the fast lens is for.  Have
> a nice time on your trip.  And don't forget to pay attention to the
misses.

> Saint Chris wrote:
> > Here is my scoop.  I just got married yesterday (thank you) and we are
> > preparing for our trip to Bora Bora (www.boraboralgoon.com).  I do not
want
> > to spoil this oppertunity to take some fantastic pictures so I am asking
all
> > the questions now.  Hopefully you can all respond to this message and
help
> > me out.  I leave on Wednesday (September 15) and I am hoping to get
> > everything I need before I leave.

> > My Equipment is (don't laugh I am new):
> >     - Canon Rebel Ti with standard lense (28-90)
> >     - Sigma Lense (70-300 F4-5.6II with Marco Super)
> >     - Standard Tripod

> > My questions are:
> >     1. For going to Bora Bora what type of lenses should I have to
capture
> > the beauty?
> >     2. Hints for Aperature and Shutter speed.
> >     3. Trying to capture Fish etc through the water.
> >     4. ANYTHING IS APPRECIATED.