Underwater Speedlight Question
Aug 24, 2015 17:48:36 #
On a whim (and for a good price) I recently purchased a Nikon 1 J4 and the associated Nikon underwater housing. It seems clear that the J4's flash will be partially blocked by the housing, but I'm wondering if it can be used to trigger a Nikonos 105 Underwater Speedlight as a slave unit. I've done a little underwater photography with an underwater P&S, but I'd like to try something a bit more advanced.
I do mostly snorkeling (including at night) in the Carribbean.
I do mostly snorkeling (including at night) in the Carribbean.
Aug 24, 2015 17:53:32 #
I would like to introduce you to the
Underwater Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-104-1.html
These guys know their underwater photography, and can discuss possible solutions with you.
Underwater Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-104-1.html
These guys know their underwater photography, and can discuss possible solutions with you.
Aug 24, 2015 19:41:27 #
I tried to submit this item to that forum, but that forum was not listed as an option for submission. Thus, I assumed that it no longer existed, but I'll try to submit again. Thanks for the contact information.
Aug 24, 2015 21:45:55 #
wthomson wrote:
I tried to submit this item to that forum, but that forum was not listed as an option for submission. Thus, I assumed that it no longer existed, but I'll try to submit again. Thanks for the contact information.
You have to subscribe to that and some other sections in order to post, just go to "home page" click all sections, scroll down to underwater and hit the subscribe button.
What you're doing sounds fun, wish I had your problem! :D
Aug 24, 2015 22:41:59 #
wthomson wrote:
On a whim (and for a good price) I recently purchased a Nikon 1 J4 and the associated Nikon underwater housing. It seems clear that the J4's flash will be partially blocked by the housing, but I'm wondering if it can be used to trigger a Nikonos 105 Underwater Speedlight as a slave unit. I've done a little underwater photography with an underwater P&S, but I'd like to try something a bit more advanced.
I do mostly snorkeling (including at night) in the Carribbean.
I do mostly snorkeling (including at night) in the Carribbean.
You can email all of your underwater photo, video and lighting questions to our resident diver and underwater photography expert Larry Cohen at uw@bhphoto.com
HERSHEL
Aug 25, 2015 07:52:16 #
Hershel wrote:
You can email all of your underwater photo, video and lighting questions to our resident diver and underwater photography expert Larry Cohen at uw@bhphoto.com
HERSHEL
HERSHEL
Thanks, Hershel, will do.
Aug 25, 2015 08:24:07 #
Not familiar with this housing, but am sure that there is a way to make it work. In addition to the great guys at B&H take a look at Reef Photo and Video.
Aug 25, 2015 11:48:36 #
I am not familar with the set up you are describing, but I will offer the followig thought. The #1 Golden Rule in underwater photography is "never light the water between the lens and the subject" Any time you can used an off set strobe, with a diffuser if possible will give better results by using the edge lighting of the strobe and not pointing it directly at the subject.
Aug 25, 2015 13:05:54 #
wthomson wrote:
I see that your question is now posted in Underwater Photography section: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-332729-1.htmlI tried to submit this item to that forum, but that forum was not listed as an option for submission. Thus, I assumed that it no longer existed, but I'll try to submit again. Thanks for the contact information.
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