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Looking to capture Moray Eel images

Started May 18, 2021 | Questions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: Looking to capture Moray Eel images

Dann-Oh wrote:

Hey there,

I'm heading out on a dive boat this weekend where I am hoping to try to capture a few Moray Eel images and hopefully some Nudi images. I will be diving with my Olympus EPL10, I have the lens options of 8mm Fisheye and 60mm Macro. I'm not too sure which I should use? I know that I can (and will need to) get close to the eels if I use 8mm. I will be using the Backscatter MF1 for a strobe.

The 4/3s 60mm (120mm) is a bit tight for something as large as a California moray.   There are a few head ons to capture, and potentially the shrimp on it, but I think you're quickly going to have that sort of shot in the bag, and want to spend more effort on the 8mm.

The morays often have both shrimp and lobster next to them, and generally let you get close to them (foot or less).    This may be a subject that the 12-35/40 type lens is most ideal, but a majority of 4/3rds shooters live exclusively off the 8 and the 60.   I did add the 7-14 for sharks.

(MODERATOR: can you untag my account status as unverified?   I believe its unnecessarily in purgatory still)

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