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Another Newbie
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From: "Saint Chris" <Thesa...@hotmail.com>
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Much appreciated!!!! I am sure photography will be my second focus on my
honeymoon. Thank you for your quick response and I will definetly put your
advise to work. Hope to be able to share my best pic with the groups.
Thanks
Rob
"columbotrek" <nos...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
> >
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