AMPHIBICO Dive Buddy EVO HD Elite, Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SHOOTING TIPS
1. Best results will be obtained with natural light if the sun is directly overhead during
calm water periods.
2. Placing the sun behind your shoulder during shooting will produce the best colors.
3. Wide angle is the preferred focus setting for best results with subject, as close as
possible to the housing. This will reduce the water column and the amount of particles
between subject and lens.
4. In PHOTO mode, images are going to be larger than those taken in CAMERA
mode. This is due to the fact that the camera uses more recordable surface of the
CCD size and results in vignetting. For good digital pictures, zoom in a bit to clear
lens shade edges.
5. Zooming during shooting is not recommended unless absolutely necessary as
telephoto will magnify particles. Swimming toward subject is a much more visually
pleasing filming method.
6. Use image stabilizer if available on your camera when filming macro to minimize
camera movement during high magnification. Image stabilizer is not as critical while
using wide angle and will use battery power unnecessarily.
7. Buoyancy control is one of the most important aspects of underwater videography
and diving in general. Avoid disturbing bottom silt and contacting delicate reef
structures. Work on controlling your breathing and your buoyancy. Your video will be
much more visually appealing. You are trying to make yourself a steady shooting
platform. The less movement you make, the better your video will be. Work on
attaining a comfort zone underwater. The more comfortable you are underwater, the
more controlled your breathing will be and the steadier your video will be.
8. In low light situations, add light with optional Amphibico video lights for brighter and
more vibrant colors. As light level falls so does color saturation. Lights will also
provide necessary fill during daylight shooting. If this technique is used, filtration of
light using a color correction filter will be necessary for accurate color rendition.
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