> 5) I want to shoot UV. Outside of macro, IR is getting a little yawnish > for me. > As far as I know RIT does not offer any online courses - but I left there a year ago and things could be different. For basic near UV mostly you just need a filter - something like an 18A equivalent. Visually opaque. Since most cameras would have low sensitivity to UV you will probably need large apertures, high sensor speeds and long exposure times! Tripod and outdoor helps. Andy