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Tips for getting some great underwater photographs – learn the technique (contd..)

Tip 656 (color gets washed out at depths): As you move underwater, and go deeper, the light levels in the overall environment reduces; further, the color gets washed out from the photos as you move deeper. If you need to shoot deeper underwater, then you should consider the usage of strobes or external flashes.

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Tips for getting some great underwater photographs – learn the technique (contd..)

Tip 641 (Move slowly underwater): The same tip as applies to wildlife photography. If you are trying to take a photo of some fish, then glide in slowly and gracefully, and try not to scare the fish. When you want to get a photo of a fish without too much blue in the photo, then [...]

Tips for getting some great underwater photographs – learn the technique (contd..)

Tip 636 (Familiarity with the equipment): It is very important to be totally familiar with your equipment when you are looking to take underwater photos. When you are underwater, you do not have the liberty of being able to easily modify settings or take your time in selecting the proper setting; be very sure of [...]

Tips for getting some great underwater photographs – learn the technique

Tip 631 (Start basic): If you start imagining yourself to start getting the best of photos in an environment such as underwater, think again. You need some amount of practice, so start small. Start practicing on objects that are not difficult to photograph, such as corals that are close to the water level (or on [...]

5 tips for camera safety

Tip 111 (Damage to cameras): What are the common elements that cause the most damage to cameras ? These are humidity, water, moisture, dust, and sand. Any of these can cause damage to the camera insides, including the lens elements.

Tip 112 (Water protection): Most cameras (unless their bodies are specified as water resistant) [...]