You Can Try Our U/W Photo Equipment during your Super Course.

We have many types of cameras in use at the photo centre, but in today's world everyone is using a different system. Thus, if you have a problem, we may have to set you up with a different type of digital camera than the one you are using, or with a Nikonos system. In any event, no one has to stop taking pictures because of a breakdown.

Camera Rental during your Super course
If you do not have your own camera system, you can rent a complete digital system for US$525.00.

If you prefer film you can rent a Nikonos system--camera, strobe and lenses--for the entire week for only $160.00.

Special Rentals
You can sometimes arrange in advance to rent some of Cathy's personal equipment for one dive; call Cathy or Herb for information.

Classroom
In the air-conditioned classroom there is a workspace for each student to store his or her own photo equipment and to charge batteries. (Current is 110v, 60 cycle.) We have three computers with card readers, CD burners and printers as well as light boxes, loupes, test equipment and tools. Please make arrangements in advance if you do not have your own computer. We also have both film and digital projectors.

What Film to Bring for your Super Course—read this thoroughly.
We process E-6 film every night and critique it with you the next morning. Processing of one roll per diving day (unmounted) is included in the tuition. For an additional charge, we continue to process as many rolls as you wish at US$7.00 per roll, and can mount your slides in plastic slide mounts for $3.00 per roll. The E-6 films are Ektachrome, Fujichrome and Agfachrome. Kodachrome films cannot be processed on the island. Print film can be processed and printed locally for around $20.00 per roll.

We carry all the right types of film and you can buy as you go at excellent prices. If you wish to bring your own, bring 36-exposure rolls, as it is not safe diving practice to go to the surface repeatedly after 24 exposures for film changes. To simplify planning, Kodak Ektachrome 100VS is great for both long shots and close-ups. Motor Marine II users will need more ISO 200 and 400 film (instead of ISO100 film) for use with your wide-angle adapter or your built-in standard lens. If in doubt, buy it from us so you need only purchase exactly what you use. The new Fuji Provia 400F is great for Motor Marine II users.The number of rolls students have shot during the eight-day class ranges from 11 to 25, and averages 18. If you prefer, bring about 14 rolls of ISO 100 (such as Ektachrome E100VS, Provia 100F) for long shots, 9 rolls of ISO 50 (such as Fujichrome Velvia) for close-ups and 2 rolls of Ektachrome 200 for special needs such as in the grotto. The new Fujichrome Velvia 100 is fine grain, but in my long shots, it didn't have the color sparkle that I get with the VS. I don't know whether you will shoot more wide-angle photos or more close-ups on the days when you can shoot either, but don't forget that you can buy as you while here.

Picture Maker
We have several instant picture makers, that makes wonderful prints from your digital cards.