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Hi @pink ,
I haven’t shot the spawning snappers myself, but here are some replies, based on my understanding of the event:
1/ I would definitely go for burst, for a higher chance to nail a good looking composition, out of the chaos/fish moving in various directions.
The question is how fast can your strobes recycle, you can try shooting at lower powers to help them. Even getting 3 or 5 FPS rather than single shot will increase your chances of nailing the peak of the action.
If you shoot without strobes, then no-brainer: burst as fast as your camera can handle.
2/ It’s a risk/reward management question. Personally I like to play and would go for the fisheye. It’s better having to crop a little, rather than cutting out some of the fish. Even with a 50% crop your camera still has enough resolution for a 2-pages magazine spread.
Ask the dive guides/cruise director for how close you can expect to – realistically – get to the fish to confirm which one to go with.
3/ Strobes would yield the best results, used as covered in the scenic wide-angle lesson. In a nutshell, pulled as wide as possible and slightly back (around housing handles).
You could also try without strobes, assuming you get sufficient ambient light (ref our other discussion: https://theunderwaterclub.com/forums/discussion/tips-for-natural-light-shooting/)
Not sure what’s the second part of your message?
All the best for your trip!