Photo Newbie needs some help

[Colin]

Here is the official word from Kodak on x-Ray machines:


As far as hints and tips for better photos, make sure you get close to your subject. Trying to get photos of fish is nearly impossible with small disposable or fixed lens cameras. They're way too smart and too fast for us! Start out with pictures of fixed objects, like coral reefs and divers who will pose for you, then progress on to more challenging things. Also, be sure to stay as shallow as possible, since the Sport Diver camera only has a small onboard flash, which is practically useless underwater. Staying shallow will allow more natural light to illuminate your subject without getting too blue....When the $$ permits, invest in the accessory strobe, which will be a great source of light for taking photos in deeper water and even better macro or closeup shots.

Yes! get the macro lens right away....macro shots turn out to be the easiest to take for most newer photographers as all you need to do is point and shoot.

Books....try ones written by Norbert Wu, Stuart Westmoreland, or David Doubillet, some of the best UW photographers out there.

Colin.