PHOTO PROCEDURE
Each team is required to use their own digital or video camera. Teams are encouraged to use their own digital or video cameras, but at least a digital camera is mandatory.They are responsible for the proper operation of this camera and are urged to have a backup camera. Each team must take a photo of the checkout boat each morning to initiate their camera for that’s day’s photos. This must be done each morning.  Teams must take photos of each released fish during the fight and during the release. The photos must conclusively show the release AND the species of the fish. You will be required to take a photo of an item to mark the end of that fish’s photo sequence.  This will be announced by the radioman.  Teams must submit their camera at the end if each day's fishing for examination. The camera is to be submitted with the release card. Cameras will be returned that same day.

PHOTO NOTES
Get aquanted with your camera. Most digital cameras experience “shutter-lag” which is a slight delay from when you press the button to when the photo is actually taken. Learn this and take PLENTY of photos. Taking the photo of the fish has now become part of the “official release” procedure.  Just like touching the leader, taking a valid photo is now also necessary.  If you do not have a photo of the release, then you do not have an official release. No photo, no release.

SPECIAL NOTES
Polarized Filter - Invest in a polarized filter for your camera or video camera. The same way you see better with polarized glasses, the cameras see better too.
Wide Angle - Make sure your camera(wo)man operates the camera at a wide-angle. Don't try to get too "artsy" with tight shots. We need to see the sailfish and the release. A wide shot is much more accomodating.
Go Video - With the price of video cameras, you can easily find them for under $250. Check out sites like TIGERDIRECT.COM for plenty of choices on affordable camcorders. And go miniDV or miniDVD.