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nicca n
Should I get a waterproof camera, or a good camera with a waterproof housing? Also any type of advice on ISO settings, shutter speed, etc...would be helpful. I am an avid surfer, but all of the images I see paddling back out of my friends catching waves are just driving me crazy! I need to get a few pics from that prospective.
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I have only used my G11 from the water, but getting a good camera with housing would always be preferable to a waterproof camera if you have the money. The underwater housing for most DSLR runs in the thousands. Not to mention you are going to be spending $1000+ for even a low end DSLR and a few lenses. As for ISO and other settings, obviously it depends on the available light or what kind of mood you want to create, clearly its hard to give you suggestions since shooting at midday in bright sun is going to require very different settings than shooting at sunset. In general though you probably want to stick with wider angel lenses at as small an aperture as you can get so that you can get a very deep depth of field since underwater casings dont provide manual focus and Im assuming trying to AF while treading water is killer.
I have only used my G11 from the water, but getting a good camera with housing would always be preferable to a waterproof camera if you have the money. The underwater housing for most DSLR runs in the thousands. Not to mention you are going to be spending $1000+ for even a low end DSLR and a few lenses. As for ISO and other settings, obviously it depends on the available light or what kind of mood you want to create, clearly its hard to give you suggestions since shooting at midday in bright sun is going to require very different settings than shooting at sunset. In general though you probably want to stick with wider angel lenses at as small an aperture as you can get so that you can get a very deep depth of field since underwater casings dont provide manual focus and Im assuming trying to AF while treading water is killer.
How do you take pictures underwater? What equipment do I need?
crazzeemon
I am going to the Flordia Key in two weeks. I know all about the camera water casing (they cost alot). I was thinking about buying desposible underwater cameras, but my instructor that the cameras would not take good pictures. I own a Digital SLR camera, but I think it would be risky to bring it underwater, even with a covering. Should I buy a waterproof digital camera (Camera types?)? Any solutions (Not requiring loads of money)?
Also, is there any "rules" to taking pictures underwater? Lastly, is there any procedures to taking good pictures underwater?
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Rubbish. A disposable will be OK if you're only snorkeling, but the photo quality royally sucks (underwater only). I tried using 30(?) meter disposables on 10 dives in Cozumel and NO underwater photos were even a little acceptable.
You reference an instructor, so we can assume that you are diving. Most budget conscious divers go to Leisure Pro for their non-life-supporting accessories, but even there you will see housings aren't cheap. Best bet is to hold off on photography until you can drop the $200 on a good, reliable housing for your digital cam.
Rules- Always be aware of your surroundings. You and your buddies safety is first, getting a shot of the mermaid is a distant second.
It's all about the light. Read up on how to photograph underwater without a strobe (the Net is peppered with articles). If by 'rules' you meant 'laws' regarding photographing underwater, the answer is "if you can see it, you can photograph it" (unless diving Area 51).
Good luck!
Rubbish. A disposable will be OK if you're only snorkeling, but the photo quality royally sucks (underwater only). I tried using 30(?) meter disposables on 10 dives in Cozumel and NO underwater photos were even a little acceptable.
You reference an instructor, so we can assume that you are diving. Most budget conscious divers go to Leisure Pro for their non-life-supporting accessories, but even there you will see housings aren't cheap. Best bet is to hold off on photography until you can drop the $200 on a good, reliable housing for your digital cam.
Rules- Always be aware of your surroundings. You and your buddies safety is first, getting a shot of the mermaid is a distant second.
It's all about the light. Read up on how to photograph underwater without a strobe (the Net is peppered with articles). If by 'rules' you meant 'laws' regarding photographing underwater, the answer is "if you can see it, you can photograph it" (unless diving Area 51).
Good luck!
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