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Galeries :

Hurghada I (Egypt, Red Sea)

Hurghada II

Hurghada III

Teos I (Turkeye)

Teos II

Phuket I (Thailand) NEW!

Phuket II NEW!

Phuket III NEW!

Phuket Koh Doc Mai NEW!

Phuket King Cruiser NEW!

UW-Photography !
Taking photos under water cannot be compared to taking photos on the surface. When I took photos the first time, I realised that about 70% of the pictures were "rubbish".... It is not very easy doing this underwater. When I had been in Hurghada, I have used the Sea&Sea Mx10-camera with the TTL-strobe. It is easy to use- even for beginners. Some time ago I have bought this camera. You can also buy special accessories like macro-lens, lens-caddy,close-up-lens etc. Check out http://www.sea-sea.infotopia.or.jp/indexe.html for further details. I am very happy with this camera and soon I will try to make some pictures of some lakes here in Germany.... but at the moment it is too cold and I do not have a dry-suit.

Specifications MX10 Camera

Type:35mm amphibious camera
Film format:36mm x 24mm
Lens:32mm F4.5(4 elements in 4 groups)
Angle of coverage:68degrees land,51degrees U/W
Aperture range : F4.5-F22
Focal distance:2.5m(8.25feet)-infinity(land),1.2m(4feet)-infinity(U/W)
Film speed:ISO 100 or 400
Shutter:Fixed at 1/100 second
Film counter:Automatic
Film rewind:Automatic
Exposure control:Manual
Exposure meter:Built in with LED display
LED display:Low exposure warning lamp,
flash ready light
Viewfinder:80% frame coverage,0.45 magnification
Electronic flash:Built in(GN 10/33(m/ft) land/ISO 100)
Power source:Two 1.5 volt AA alkaline batteries
Maximum depth:45m (150feet)
Dimensions:159 x 94 x 71 mm (6.3 x 3.7 x 2.8") (W x H x D)
Weight:595g/21oz.(land)
Construction:ABS molded polycarbonate
Accessories included:Strap,O-ring set.

When I had been in Teos I have taken pictures with the Sea&Sea MXII-camera (same link). It is more expensive but it offers more possibilities concerning taking pictures. The camera is less easy to use for beginners and people who do not have any knowledge about photography. You can also buy special accessories which are better than those for the MX10.... especially the available strobes and macro-lenses.

Specifications
             Type:35mm amphibious camera
              Film format:36mm x 24mm
              Lens:35mm F3.5 (4 elements in 3 groups)
              Aperture range : F3.5-F22
              Angle of coverage:62degrees land,46degrees U/E
              Focusing range:1m(3.3feet)-infinity
              Minimum focusing distance
              CU lens:0.5m(18 inches)
              Film speed:ISO 50,100, or 400
              set automatically with DX coded film
              Film advance:Automatic
              Film rewind:Motor driven
              Shutter:Electronic shutter operates at
              1/15,1/30,1/60,1/125
              Exposure control:Manual or TTL
              Exposure meter:Built in
              LED indicators:Underexposure warning signal,
              TTL confirmation,internal or external flash readiness
              Electronic flash:Built in(GN 10/33(m/ft) land/ISO 100)
              Viewfinder:Built in with 85% frame coverage,0.5 magnification
              Power source:Two 1.5 volt AA batteries
              Dimensions:160 x 112 x 70 mm (6.3 x 4.4 x 2.8") (W x H x D)
              Weight:640g/22.4oz.(including batteries)
              Maximum depth:45m (150feet)
              Accessories included:Strap,O-ring set,batteries.

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