It can be done, but a buddy is not going to like you for it :-) Here's one
from Puerto Galera, Philippines:

http://www.geocities.com/bjornvangjensen/images/eel13.jpg

I planted myself in the middle of their patch, then waited for 15-20 minutes
lying stock still with the camera pointed and focused on one hole. I
wouldn't even try it with a non-housed system, though, the Nikkor Micro 105
played a major role :-)

Bjorn
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Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:35
Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] Videos and Book


> > anywhere near them garden eels disappear in the blink of an eye.
> > I have first hand experience with lots of sand patch shots with teenie
> > holes in the ground :-( But I never give up trying :-)
> > Viv
> >
> All you need is a Nikonos RS on a tripod on autopilot.  Leave it and you
> will get the picture.  Assuming the camera is still there when you get
back.
>