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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:30:15 -0700
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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.
>