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Negril, Jamaica Scuba Diving Trip

Underwater and above water photos and clips of my dive trip to Negril, Jamaica in November 2008

  1. Diehl2229
    December 17th, 2008 at 03:30 | #1
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    Great video. is that the Sealife SL320? If so did you use an external flash? I’m getting one before my Negril trip.

  2. rainmakerat92
    December 17th, 2008 at 16:22 | #2
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    Yes, a (Reefmaster Mini) SeaLife SL320 was used for the underwater video clips and photos, along with an external flash and wide-angle lens.

    Thanks for the kind words.

  3. joejonaskisses101
    February 8th, 2009 at 19:01 | #3
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    alsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. affordableweb
    February 11th, 2009 at 15:46 | #4
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    the external flash really makes the difference in those shots. i was never able to come close with the built in flash

  5. Diehl2229
    February 21st, 2009 at 03:37 | #5
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    I have the same sealife. Did you use it above water also? And any hints on settings I should use when diving? I have the lens but not the external flash. Plus I will be diving with the resort so I’m sure it will be 65ft max. {Beaches Negril}

  6. airbourne1990
    February 22nd, 2009 at 16:22 | #6
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    Very nice video. I am going to do some diving in Ocho Rios soon. Can’t wait

  7. rainmakerat92
    February 22nd, 2009 at 20:36 | #7
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    A Sony Xacti SD movie camera was used for the above water shots. I’d suggest the Sea setting, along with 2816 x 2112 size, Fine quality ISO Auto and Vivid color. I’d also try different EV settings. When I’m not using an external flash, -1.3 to – 1.7 works well for me. You’ll need to get in close since you won’t be using an external flash. And the deeper you go, and the less light you have from the sun, the less color your phots will have. Try shooting “out” , not up or down.

  8. snorkymn
    February 9th, 2010 at 17:00 | #8
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    How would you rate the diving there in general? Some of the video and picks make it seem decent, but general comments on other boards tend to rip on the diving in Negril.

  9. rainmakerat92
    February 10th, 2010 at 00:31 | #9
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    Viz was good, reefs were nice but overfished. No large animals close to shore. Both dive ops I used were set-up for inexperienced divers. If you want more than a 30 minute dive to 50 – 60 ft., you’ll be disappointed. Locals were very pushy, even agressive about wanting things from us, and to sell us stuff. It got old. My GF and I both felt fortunate to have spent a week in Jamaica without something bad happening. But, it’s a beautiful island and I’m glad we went. Probably won’t go back.

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