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Underwater photography can be the most rewarding and challenging
pastime that a photographer can pursue. But it takes a
special skill set to master the techniques of underwater
photography.
In addition to understanding the
basics of photography, the underwater photographer has three other
factors that "conventional" photographers do not have to contend
with:
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The photographer is on life
support throughout the entire time
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The marine environment
brings additional complications, like water magnification and
color reduction, into play
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The setting is hostile to
camera equipment, requiring constant maintenance |
For these reasons it is
essential that the photographer becomes completely familiar
with these factors prior to "diving" into underwater photography.
This section is divided into
sequential sections, starting off with an overview of digital photography
basics,
and following through to recommended software and the camera equipment I
use (as well as a "dream" system wish list.)
The last section, Useful Links,
contains websites of many of the major equipment manufacturers, as
well as some other links that I think may be of interest. |
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