UNDERWATER SETTINGS

cardiver · Post by **cardiver** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:23 pm

JUST GOT MY CASIO TODAY AND NOTICED THAT IT DOES'NT HAVE THE UNDERWATER MACRO SETTING LIKE MY OLY SP-350 DID.
WHAT CAMERA SETTINGS ARE YOU GUYS (GALS) USING THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST RESULTS?
THANKS!

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:56 pm

cardiver wrote:JUST GOT MY CASIO TODAY AND NOTICED THAT IT DOES'NT HAVE THE UNDERWATER MACRO SETTING LIKE MY OLY SP-350 DID.
WHAT CAMERA SETTINGS ARE YOU GUYS (GALS) USING THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST RESULTS?
THANKS!

I've just used the "Auto" on my Olympus... not sure that's best, just what I've used.

Seems strange to me that a camera could have an "underwater" setting... underwater in the Keys and unerwater in the PNW are VERY different!

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:27 pm

Just leave it on the default setting (top left) and on macro (in menu settings). You'll probably want to set the flash to forced as well. The UW settings on most cameras simply add a bit of red to offset the blue (as well as maybe higher ISO setting). Since our water ain't blue then it really doesn't serve much purpose here.

Even in the tropics, I don't use the preset modes, I just make manual adjustments for the greatest level of control.

TCarter · Post by **TCarter** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:40 pm

Ron, these settings seem to be working okay for me: ISO 100, Spot Metering, Spot Autofocus Area, Macro, Quick Shutter Off, Flash On (or Soft), and everything else in default mode.

Took these shots in the San Juans yesterday:

Terry

Cera · Post by **Cera** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:46 pm

I have found that the underwater setting isn't as good at focusing than the autosetting. (I get more fuzzy photos) BUT I do use it because I can set the flash to ON (as opposed to the auto setting in which I can choose from auto or off).

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:35 pm

I use the "auto" setting along with the HIGH ISO setting. Helps a HACK photographer like me look, sometimes, like the Calvin's, Tom Nic's, coachrenz's, HuskyDiver's, Wyler Bear's, NWSucbaMom's, Rawlings', Diver C's, and Grateful Diver's of the world (an any other pros out there). Then again, I'll never really measure up.

I'm ok with that.

I make a GREAT picture taking dive buddy. I'm happy to simply hang out, swim slowly, help find interesting subjects/models, and confidently "be there" in the event of an o-ring failure or other major malfunction. Actually, I love diving with photographers. I can explore the whole area and let them know whether there are more things to photograph or not. Ask Tom Nic - he's a great photographer, and I find stuff for him all the time!

Cera · Post by **Cera** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:59 pm

Are you trying to sell yourself as a dive buddy sounder?? Are you lonely?? So lonely??

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:10 pm

Cera wrote:Are you trying to sell yourself as a dive buddy sounder?? Are you lonely?? So lonely??

I AM that lonely... I love to dive twice a week but my buddies aren't always able to keep up with my availability (the whole weekends thing gets in my way). I am a great dive buddy though, and love to dive with photographers!!! Tom Nic will testify upon my behalf!!!

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:16 pm

Sounder wrote:I make a GREAT picture taking dive buddy.

Doug Rocks as a dive buddy period, but especially for a photographer!

(Can't tell you the number of cool critters he spotted and I photographed!)

It ain't easy divin' with someone who likes to take pictures and actually being a good dive buddy

[as opposed to being 20+ ft away not paying attention to your poor schmo dive buddy who is concentrating on the Warbonnett and not you! ](*,) ]

coachrenz · Post by **coachrenz** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:50 am

On my casio, (besides what others have already mentioned) I also turn the focus assist light off, since the housing blocks it anyway. I also have set the picture quality to fine. You might want to turn off the digital zoom as well.

In the rec menu (I think that is where it is) there is a memory function, here you can set which settings you want the camera to remember. The focus is not set to remember, so, if you let your camera turn off, you will have to reset the focus. You can change that by choosing to remember the focus setting.

I have noticed that I end up hitting the Best Shot button frequently when I am using the housing. To get back to the right settings, you need to go back to the top left hand corner and choose the little orange square, this will return you to the setting you have set.

Have fun and post some pictures when you get a chance.

coachrenz · Post by **coachrenz** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:51 am

TCarter wrote:Ron, these settings seem to be working okay for me: ISO 100, Spot Metering, Spot Autofocus Area, Macro, Quick Shutter Off, Flash On (or Soft), and everything else in default mode.

Took these shots in the San Juans yesterday:

Terry

Cropped or uncropped photos?

thelawgoddess · Post by **thelawgoddess** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:08 am

is there a low light setting on your camera? i sometimes use that one. the beauty of the digital cam is you can often take the same shot 2 or 3 different ways. if the subject is willing i take one auto; one with uw; and one manual of some sort ... then hopefully one looks good. :-)

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