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