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Saint Chris - 13 Sep 2004 02:47 GMT

Hello All...I have copied a bunch of Photography Newsgroups in on this only
because of my limited time and lack of knowledge with not only Newsgroups
but also Photography.

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.

I love taking lanscape pictures and I hope to capture some sun falls and sun
rises, not to mention some pictures of my beautiful Bride.

PLEASE HELP....and quick. Price is of course an object so the best BANG for
the Buck is appreciated.

Thanks
Rob

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columbotrek - 13 Sep 2004 03:30 GMT

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.

> 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
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> 3. Trying to capture Fish etc through the water.
> 4. ANYTHING IS APPRECIATED.

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Saint Chris - 13 Sep 2004 04:42 GMT

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

> 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
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> > 3. Trying to capture Fish etc through the water.
> > 4. ANYTHING IS APPRECIATED.

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Dwight Stewart - 13 Sep 2004 05:52 GMT

> My Equipment is (don't laugh I am new):
> - Canon Rebel Ti with standard lense (28-90)
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> 1. For going to Bora Bora what type of lenses
> should I have to capture the beauty?

What you have is just fine (see below). If you don't know how to use it
effectively, you can leave the tripod behind. Use an ISO 100 print film for
bright daylight shots and a faster ISO 200 through ISO 800 print film for
lower light shots (evening or flash). The faster films will allow better
handheld shots in dim lighting. Konica and Fuji are good film choices.

> 2. Hints for Aperature and Shutter speed.

Your camera has a built-in meter that will give the aperture and shutter
speed (see below). These will change based on the available light when you
actually take the picture, so we cannot possibly give you this info in
advance.

> 3. Trying to capture Fish etc through the water.

A "circular polarizing filter" would probably help, but don't expect
really great results. Search the internet for how to use this filter (see
below).

> 4. ANYTHING IS APPRECIATED.
>
> I love taking lanscape pictures and I hope
> to capture some sun falls and sun rises,
> not to mention some pictures of my
> beautiful Bride. (snip)

Here is the all important "below" mentioned above. Take several hours,
spread over several days, to carefully read the owner's manuals. Compare
what you read to the actual camera, practicing the settings and controls. If
you have time, take a roll of film of similar subjects (your bride, scenery,
and so on). Have this film processed at a one hour lab and see what the
results are. If you see problems, figure out what caused them and how to
prevent a repeat of that during your trip.

Stewart

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D.R. - 13 Sep 2004 07:42 GMT

> Hello All...I have copied a bunch of Photography Newsgroups in on this only
> because of my limited time and lack of knowledge with not only Newsgroups
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> Thanks
> Rob

Hi Rob

* Your Sigma 70-300 Macro II is sharpest when set at F8 according the a review I
read. I have the same lens, and yes its better at F8.

* Use as higher shutter speed as you can with telephoto lenses like the Sigma to
avoid shake/blur. Tripod is extremely handy, but bulky.

* A circular polarizer would help cut glare from water and allow you to see into
it. I love using these, they make skies to blue!

* Buy your film and get it developed there, if you can get fresh film there.
Processed but *uncut* film, *may* get cheap printing price for the whole roll,
instead of the re-prints price when you get back home. Otherwise don't let
un-developed film go through airport x-ray ie carry it on your person and not
put in checked luggage. Ask security to hand check your film rather than putting
through scanner.

* For amazing phat colours of the scenery. I recommend Agfa Ultra 100 (colour
negative) which is so dirt cheap and is insane for vibrant colour! Or Velvia 50
slide film. For portraits of your wife and etc, one of the Fuji NP-something
series or Reala is also nice.

I hope that this helps.
D.R.

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