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Lenses:
Part 2: Wide Angle (continued)
approach so closely that the
subject fills the main area of view and becomes the primary source
of interest. The moray eel below demonstrates the concept of a
"wide-angle portrait."
Third benefit: Angle Of View
In order to overcome the restrictions of water magnification and
focal length multipliers, you have to start with the widest
possible lens you can afford. Fortunately many of today's
"starter" kits include a 18-50mm lens with the bundle. To
me, 18mm is the minimum that a photographer should begin
with in underwater photography.
Using an 18mm or wider lenses,
offers the possibility of capturing "panorama-style" images.
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