a simple compact digital camera - no underwater scene mode - no manual controls - 3-clicks on the photo-editing software
it's not bad is it? OK for my photo folder
so, even the most basic camera, in an underwater housing, using point and shoot 'auto', can work reasonably well
for free diving photography
you can probably use the camera you already have - and a waterproof case
is this ideal? Possibly not, depends a bit on the camera, but it's a low cost way to see if you like free dive photography
But you can try this then progress to a camera that might be a bit more suitable if you want to - otherwise - just have fun and have underwater photos of
your hols, not just the land stuff
this site will try to help if you want to keep it simple and hopefully will help if you get hooked (as I have been)
Me - if a pensioner can take up free dive photography and do it - so can you
more examples - what free dive photography with an inexpensive compact camera can achieve, after a bit of easy photo-editing
(rollover for a bigger image)
Keeltail Needlefish?
Moorish Idol (and friends)
Dash and Dot Goatfish
Long-nosed Butterflyfish
Triggerfish
Like those photos? If you do, here's how you can do it. In principal it's easy. admittedly it needs a bit of practice
1)
take your compact camera - most will do
take your compact camera - most will do
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2)
put it into a plastic box (underwater housing)
put it into a plastic box (underwater housing)
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3)
go in for a snorkel and take loadsa shots
go in for a snorkel and take loadsa shots
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4)
1 (or 3 steps) on your photo-editing software
1 (or 3 steps) on your photo-editing software
