| The world of photography is an amazing one. It's | | | | Equipment is an important factor in taking great |
| been with us for quite a while now but it is | | | | underwater photography. Of course you will need |
| constantly changing. Cameras are changing and | | | | an underwater camera but there is more than |
| improving. Methods of developing are changing and | | | | just that. |
| improving as well. We have digital cameras that | | | | You can take some amazing pictures using |
| allow people to take a view of their pictures | | | | underwaterphotography. There are now even |
| immediately without traditional developing. Another | | | | disposable use underwater cameras and you can |
| change in the world of photography is underwater | | | | take them on vacation with you and get that |
| photography. | | | | great underwater look. Even an amateur can do it. |
| What do you think brings us those great shots of | | | | Disposable underwater cameras can typically be |
| saltwater fish and movies that film in the ocean | | | | developed at your local Wal-Mart or other film |
| and under the sea? What about shots taken in | | | | developing center. You can also purchase |
| swimming pools? You see those in the movies a | | | | underwater cameras for more of a price but |
| lot but may not have thought about how they | | | | they last whenever you need one. Some people |
| take those pictures and videos. | | | | find this more economical than disposables, |
| You probably never thought about it because for | | | | especially ifthey want to take these pictures |
| a long time underwater photography was not | | | | often. |
| really an option for everyday people. But now it is | | | | Just like other venues of photography, you will |
| not just an option, it's really easy to achieve. | | | | probably start off with a cheaper and less |
| - What is Underwater Photography? | | | | advanced camera and work your way up if you |
| Underwater photography is as the name implies | | | | continue underwater photography for a long time. |
| photos that are taken under water. This is pretty | | | | There are two basics kinds of cameras; the |
| interesting since early cameras could not function | | | | underwater or waterproof camera and the |
| if wet. But as people started discovering the | | | | encased camera which is inside a housing that |
| wonders under the sea, they wanted to be able | | | | protects it. |
| to share that with others or even just to prove | | | | When taking pictures, you are going to need to |
| what they actuallysaw. So we began creating | | | | be familiar with: |
| cameras thatcould work under water. | | | | - Your camera |
| It is no surprise that underwater photography is | | | | - Your lens |
| afavorite pastime for scuba divers. The idea could | | | | - Your film |
| have come from those few people that were | | | | - Your flash |
| able to experience the joys and beauty of | | | | There are different things in your environment |
| underwater life and a desire to share that beauty | | | | that will affect the quality of your underwater |
| with others. | | | | photography. |
| There are many different occasions where people | | | | Such as: |
| useunderwater photography. As we mentioned | | | | - Depth of water and transparency of water |
| earlier,underwater photography is used in | | | | - Light |
| Hollywood for movies. You have probably also | | | | - The angle of the sunlight on the top of the |
| seen it used on documentaries and national | | | | water |
| geographic type programs about underwater life. | | | | - The backscatter |
| But it is still most commonly used by divers. | | | | - Water has a magnifying effect |
| There are many websites dedicated to all the ins | | | | These are some things to help you get started in |
| and outs of underwater photography; which | | | | the world of underwater photography. If you are |
| cameras and lenses are best, which film to use, | | | | lucky enough to be swimming in the sea, you |
| and much more can be found on these sites. | | | | should get some proof to share with others. |
| - How to Take Underwater Photography | | | | |