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Type:
artificial reef, ferry, converted WWII Navy patrol boat, USA
Built:
Specs:
( 63 ft )
Sunk:
Friday May 10, 1985 - Fire Island Artificial Reef
Depth:
75 ft
GPS:
40°35.587' -73°11.221'

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Close-up & Flash

By well-lit, what I mean is situations that fall within the normal range of your camera's exposure program. This is a combination of ISO (film) speed, shutter speed, and aperture which will result in capturing a desired image. On land, such situations occur all day long, but underwater they are rare. Clear shallow water with a bright sun shining overhead is the only environment in which your camera is likely to work unaided, as it would topside.

ambient light
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An unremarkable ambient light test shot, at a depth of about 100 ft. Note the loss of colors, even close-up. Flash would bring out all the hidden colors.