Technique/Tutorial

Underwater photo tutorials, techniques and tips for all types of underwater photo and video, including macro, supermacro, wide-angle, composition and best camera gear.

An alternative to traditional underwater strobes for dSLR and compact cameras
By Bill Van Antwerp

Using a Ring-Flash for Underwater Photography

Using a Ring-Flash for Underwater Photography
Bill Van Antwerp
An alternative to traditional underwater strobes for dSLR and compact cameras

A ring-flash or ring-strobe can be quite useful underwater, and I will show you some examples.  Whether you're using a dSLR or compact camera set-up, the ring-flash can be a valuable addition to our underwater photography tool box.  But first, some history.

 

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ALSO BY BILL VAN ANTWERP

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Kevin Lee shares his amazing underwater images of the textures and designs created by Mother Nature.
By Kevin Lee

Photographing Underwater Textures & Designs

Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee shares his amazing underwater images of the textures and designs created by Mother Nature.

Photographing Underwater Textures

Mother Nature's Amazing Undersea Designs

By Kevin Lee

 

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An approach to accessing underwater photography from the shore
By Michael Zeigler

Shore Diving with a dSLR

Shore Diving with a dSLR Underwater Housing
Michael Zeigler
An approach to accessing underwater photography from the shore

Ever since getting my scuba certification I've done my best to go diving whenever possible.  Since I'm unable to hop on a boat and cruise over to Catalina Island as often as I'd like, I choose to enjoy the wonderful shore diving that is available to me here in Southern California.  Shore diving with basic scuba gear is one thing; shore diving with a full dSLR rig is another story. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Zeigler is a contributor, instructor, and trip leader for the Underwater Photography Guideand Bluewater Photo, as well as an AAUS Scientific Diver. Michael's underwater photography and blog can be seen at SeaInFocus.com.

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Tutorial to help underwater photographers get the most out of the Canon 7D
By Todd Winner

Ultimate Guide to Canon 7D Underwater Settings

Ultimate Guide to Canon 7D Underwater Settings
Todd Winner
Tutorial to help underwater photographers get the most out of the Canon 7D

I definitely feel that the best way to learn underwater photography and your camera is to understand what the controls do and how they affect each other.  But, I also know what it is like to just want to get in the water with your new camera and not read the manual.  This is a “quick start guide” to some the optimal underwater photography settings for the Canon 7D. You also read about the Canon 7D underwater video settings.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This is the second of a series of monthly articles by Todd Winner on underwater photography technique. Todd Winner is well-know for his amazing wide-angle underwater photography, and his new book, the Shipwrecks of Truk. He can be contacted at www.toddwinner.com or winnerphotography@me.com

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A simple yet powerful tool for your underwater photography.
By Brent Durand

Compact Corner: Discovering Focus Check

Brent Durand
A simple yet powerful tool for your underwater photography.

Rediscovering “Focus Check” on the Canon S90

 

A useful tool when shooting with a compact camera

By Brent Durand

 

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A Focus on Micro Four Thirds Cameras
By Scott Gietler

Introduction to Mirrorless Cameras for Underwater Photography

Introduction to Mirrorless Cameras for Underwater Photography
Scott Gietler
A Focus on Micro Four Thirds Cameras

 

What is a mirrorless camera?

  • High-end compact alternativemirrorless cameras are marketed as an alternative to high-end compact cameras, and are designed for amateur photographers. “Great image quality in a small size”.

  • Live View – these cameras have live view like a compact camera, not an optical viewfinder like a dSLR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

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Tips on using a diopter, for compact and dSLR underwater shooters
By Scott Gietler

Supermacro with the New SubSee Diopter

Supermacro with the New SubSee Wet Diopter
Scott Gietler
Tips on using a diopter, for compact and dSLR underwater shooters

A couple of weeks ago, just before the birth of my first baby, I got in 3 local dives using the new Subsee diopters and dual-flip adapter. In this article I want to share some underwater photos, tips, and thoughts on this setup. Although I was using a Nikon D300, Nikon 105mm VR lens, and the Subsee setup, this article can apply to compact camera setups using other wet diopters as well, such as the excellent Dyron macro lenses or Inon macro lenses.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

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Determining the best batteries to use for your strobes
By Bill Van Antwerp

Batteries: Put to the Test

Batteries and Chargers Part II: Is Bigger Better?
Bill Van Antwerp
Determining the best batteries to use for your strobes

Rechargeable batteries are the mainstay of underwater photography. Your camera needs them, your strobes need them, your focus light needs them and your dive lights need them too. Rechargeable batteries come in both proprietary and standard formats. Proprietary batteries are like those in your camera or in some strobes. This review discusses the more common rechargeable AA batteries which are used in many devices.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bill Van Antwerp shoots underwater as well as topside photos. He is currently shooting a Canon 7D in a Nauticam housing. He uses a variety of strobes with his favorite being the Inon ring flash for macro photography. He is the techincal advisor for Bluewater Photo.

For more information on this article please contact Bill at his website www.blueviews.net

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By Scott Gietler

An Interview with Seacam Founder, Harald Hordosch

Scott Gietler

An Interview with SEACAM President Harald Hordosch

By Scott Gietler

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Underwater Photography Tutorial - Canon G11, G12
By Stanley Bysshe

Underwater Photography Tutorial - Canon G11, G12

Canon G11 & Canon G12 Underwater Photography Tutorial
Stanley Bysshe
Underwater Photography Tutorial - Canon G11, G12

When you start your retirement by moving to a Caribbean island, friends tend to find you.

 

Two friends from the States who are also good diving buddies have wanted to upgrade their underwater photography equipment for a while.

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ALSO BY STANLEY BYSSHE

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