Underwater Photography
Underwater Photography
Underwater Photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, most especially for scuba divers, if you have had a couple of dives and is already quite comfortable under the sea, you might want to consider tagging along with you an underwater camera the next time you dive, in that way you can share the breath taking view from down under to the rest of the world.
For first time scuba divers, underwater photography can be a bit challenging. One important tip experts give is that, when attempting to venture the world of underwater photography, you must be sure to be comfortable with your diving skills and buoyancy, underwater photography can be very distracting, and you might notice that you’re already floating to the surface.
Before actually stepping into the water, get to know your underwater camera and its features, do a quick test, try using it in swimming pools and the likes. Also, make sure you get the right settings to get the best quality for your photographs. If you’re not really thinking about making underwater photography a living, don’t buy extremely expensive cameras, there are underwater cameras that are cheaper, durable and with excellent quality outcomes. If you do have a camera already, there’s really no need for you to buy a new one, there are waterproof housings/cases that you can buy, usually you can buy them where you bought your camera. Read about Sealife Underwater Cameras here: http://digitalcamerasunderwater.net/the-latest-sealife-underwater-camera/50/ and more about underwater photography here: http://digitalcamerasunderwater.net/captured-still-frames-underwater/68/
Underwater Photography is pretty much not that different from Photography in general, it’s just that you need to master the skills in maneuvering yourself to be in a best position or angle to take your subject’s photograph.
For beginners, here are few tips:
1.) When in water, be sure to use the flash, forced flash and not auto-flash. Water absorbs color such as red, orange and yellow, so tendencies are your photos will look blue if you don’t use a flash. The deeper you get, the more color is absorbed.
2.) Underwater photographs are taken within 1 meter of the camera or perhaps even closer. Water reduces contrast, color and sharpness, so It’s best to get as close to the subject as possible.
3.) Secure an external strobe/flash, it adds more color to the subject, for a better photograph.
4.) Use auto white-balance when using a flash, or turn the camera on underwater mode.
5.) For DSLRs, try using manual mode so you can control the balance between the natural light and the light from the flash.
Underwater Photography
These are but a few of the many things you need to know about underwater photography, but this pretty much is just a quick overview, it’s just enough to get you by on your first dive with an underwater camera though. Read more about underwater photography to fully utilize your camera and to take the best quality photographs.