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Waterproof cameras that once cost thousands of dollars have been replaced by small modern digital versions that look and feel just like any other pocket camera. Learn the exciting new sport of Underwater Photography while taking home vacation memories.
Underwater photography is easy to learn, fun to share, and a great way to learn about underwater life. Scott's plain talking, non technical, easy to understand style will make learning quick and easy. The book is filled with stunning photos all taken from simple point and shoot cameras with explanations so you can quickly take better photos.
Scott has taught hundreds of people to take better photos and now he shares the secrets that will change the way you view undersea life.
If your looking for long discussions F stops then this is not the book for you, but if you want plain talk, easy to understand language and discussions on how to take stunning photos without expensive underwater housings or strobes then this is the book to read, and re-read.
Underwater cameras can be used for documenting maintenance, fishing, skiing, snorkeling, diving or even recording an underwater video. These inexpensive cameras are the prefect solution for any wet activities.
In this book we discuss how to take amazing underwater and wet action photos with inexpensive point and shoot waterproof cameras.
Topics covered-Introduction
How to snorkel
Tips for holding your breath
Breath of fire and strengthening the diaphragm
Lesson number one - stabilize the camera
Buoyancy control
Keeping it together
Underwater photography
Standard photo concepts fail underwater
Stop the action
Learn to use macro
Progressive close ups
Study your subject
Add action
Zoom or macro
Puffer fish
Jellyfish
Up the odds with extra photos
Stationary targets
Decide on what you want to the photo to say
Family fun
Sunny choppy days are more difficult than overcast days
Blurs on the lens
Having trouble focusing?
Octopus
Schools of fish
Coral
Photographing sharks
Close up photos of action fish
Camera settings
Flash
Free software to edit an underwater photo
Documentation of maintenance
Photos around the water
Great fishing photos
Photos of wildlife taken from the skiff
What to look for when buying POS underwater cameras
The simple answer
Video
Underwater video cameras
Warranty
Depth
Shock proof
Dependability
Reshot time
Camera care
Waterproof cameras that once cost thousands of dollars have been replaced by small modern digital versions that look and feel just like any other pocket camera. Learn the exciting new sport of Underwater Photography while taking home vacation memories.
Underwater photography is easy to learn, fun to share, and a great way to learn about underwater life. Scott's plain talking, non technical, easy to understand style will make learning quick and easy. The book is filled with stunning photos all taken from simple point and shoot cameras with explanations so you can quickly take better photos.
Scott has taught hundreds of people to take better photos and now he shares the secrets that will change the way you view undersea life.
If your looking for long discussions F stops then this is not the book for you, but if you want plain talk, easy to understand language and discussions on how to take stunning photos without expensive underwater housings or strobes then this is the book to read, and re-read.
Underwater cameras can be used for documenting maintenance, fishing, skiing, snorkeling, diving or even recording an underwater video. These inexpensive cameras are the prefect solution for any wet activities.
In this book we discuss how to take amazing underwater and wet action photos with inexpensive point and shoot waterproof cameras.
Topics covered-Introduction
How to snorkel
Tips for holding your breath
Breath of fire and strengthening the diaphragm
Lesson number one - stabilize the camera
Buoyancy control
Keeping it together
Underwater photography
Standard photo concepts fail underwater
Stop the action
Learn to use macro
Progressive close ups
Study your subject
Add action
Zoom or macro
Puffer fish
Jellyfish
Up the odds with extra photos
Stationary targets
Decide on what you want to the photo to say
Family fun
Sunny choppy days are more difficult than overcast days
Blurs on the lens
Having trouble focusing?
Octopus
Schools of fish
Coral
Photographing sharks
Close up photos of action fish
Camera settings
Flash
Free software to edit an underwater photo
Documentation of maintenance
Photos around the water
Great fishing photos
Photos of wildlife taken from the skiff
What to look for when buying POS underwater cameras
The simple answer
Video
Underwater video cameras
Warranty
Depth
Shock proof
Dependability
Reshot time
Camera care
