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Which equipment for beginning underwater photography?
Photography and diving are two good hobbies of mine, and I would really like to start doing both at the same time. I have a DSLR for photography (Canon 450d), but I'm not sure I'm willing to risk ...
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What gear do I need to shoot underwater with my Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i 18-55 setup. I was wondering what all equipment might I be needing to shoot underwater photos with this camera.
Is it possible to shoot underwater photos with these normal cameras ...
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Putting the red back into underwater photographs
I've just come back from the Red Sea and took my camera along on most of my dives. I do have an external strobe, but for most of the shots the light was so strong that the camera didn't fire it. The ...
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Circular polarizer in underwater photography?
Today, I was watching a underwater video and suddenly asked myself if anyone has used a circular polarizer or polarizer in underwater shots or videos?
I searched on the internet but nothing ...
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Diffuser for underwater
have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 and because I love to dive, i've also bought the underwater case Panasonic DMW-MCTZ 10 E. The case come with a diffuser, that can be removed.
As i'm not really an ...
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Could I get decent underwater photos from a waterproof compact camera or is it worth buying a housing?
I'm going travel next month and been told that it's going to be great snorkeling waters where I'm going. So I thought it would be fun to take some underwater photos, which I have never done before.
I ...
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What Equipment Is Required For Split-Underwater Photography?
How are split-underwater photographs made?
What equipment is needed? Does it exist for various types of cameras?
Bonus for hints on how to use the said equipment.
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How to adjust RAW photos from underwater?
I have some photos that were taken from a glass bottom submarine that have colors that look all wrong. I'd like to edit these raw files in Adobe RAW Converter to make them look more normal. There ...
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What underwater housing should I use with my Nikon D5100 for snorkling?
I found this underwater housing for the Nikon D5100. Are there any other options that will work? I will only be using it for snorkeling — not diving.
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How Does Focus Differ Above and Below Water?
While I am trying to figure out what I need for split-underwater photography, an interesting fact came to light:
A lens focuses at different distances in air than underwater.
How is the focus ...
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What housing should I get for the Canon 5D MkII?
I am a certified diver and a photographer too. My first experience in under water photography was taken with a cheap compact Canon Powershot G12 and its housing. It was a fantastic experience and my ...
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Blue / Green Water Filters and Shooting RAW While SCUBA Diving
I've recently gotten into SCUBA diving, and am curious about shooting with available light underwater.
I've heard that when taking underwater photos with available light, an appropriate blue or green ...
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What underwater strap keeps my equipment safe and usable?
I have heard of a few options, such as a "float strap"(example), the rubber strap that comes with 35mm disposable cameras(example), and a wrist mount(example).
I have heard of these, but have no ...
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What is an affordable but safe underwater housing for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS?
What is an affordable but safe housing for the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS? I want to use it in diving.
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Whats a powerful Waterproof flash?
Based on recommendations in a previous question, i'm now looking at purchasing a couple of powerful flashes.
As far as i understand, almost all flash units are not waterproof at all. Since i take my ...
