SH1 Photo Rec

[GalaxianFive]

Can anyone tell me how to complete a photo rec mission? I have recently dug out my copy of SH1 and ins D-Fend reloaded. Thanks to many people on this forum for posting many tips on how to run SH1 my copy runs perfect, but how do you take recon photos on a recon mission. I have sailed to the recon marker, raised the scope, had a good look round and even sunk 2 nosey tin cans and 7 merchants, but when I returned to base I only got credit for the ships sunk. Photo recons = 0. Also I don't know what version I have. I bought my copy about 11 years ago, it is a 2 for 1 edition from softkey, Game empire 3 + Silent Hunter, all on 1 cd. Again thankyou everybody as I own SH 1 thru 5, DC, Dangerous Waters, Red Storm Rising, Silent Service 2 and Fighting Steel and they all work PERFECT. This would not have been possible without this forum. All I have to do now is find some spare time!

[aanker]

Sure, I'll paste in how to do it the correct way from the manual... lol

Photo Recon Mission

The Photo Recon mission takes advantage of a submarine's ability to approach a target (hopefully) undetected, gather valuable intelligence, and escape.

You are assigned to Photo Recon missions in campaigns via a radio transmission. In addition to the radio message a red "T" icon appears on the chart screen over the facilities to be photographed. In order to successfully complete a Photo Recon Mission the sub must move close enough to the target area. A "red" light, located in the TBT or Periscope viewing area will indicate the sub is close enough to take a picture. The "TAB" key is used to take the photograph. You know the mission has been accomplished when the "T" icon disappears from the chart screen; this is accompanied by a voice and text message stating "Mission completed, sir." Scoring - Each completed Photo Recon mission is worth 500 points at the 100% realism setting. NOTE: Photo Recon missions can only be accomplished during daylight hours. It is best to remain completely zoomed out (1x) in order to locate the area that needs to be photographed.

I always tried to sneak in close, sometimes past the Destroyers and PC's patrolling while moving in toward the red light viewable from the periscope or TBT but 99% the scope. Close is a couple thousand yards. Recons are fun to do and rewarding too.

Happy Hunting!

Art

[GalaxianFive]

Originally Posted by aanker

Sure, I'll paste in how to do it the correct way from the manual... lol

I always tried to sneak in close, sometimes past the Destroyers and PC's patrolling while moving in toward the red light viewable from the periscope or TBT but 99% the scope. Close is a couple thousand yards. Recons are fun to do and rewarding too.

Happy Hunting!

Art

Thanks pal.