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Great Pictures Made Easy
Taking underwater images is much different than taking land photos or
video. Water absorbs light and color, and tiny particles suspended in the
water can reduce visibility. Here are the most important tips to taking
great pictures underwater:
Crystal clear water
Crystal clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Tiny
particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor picture quality.
Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins. These floating particles
cause small spots to appear in your picture, known as “backscatter.” Try
to limit your shooting distance to 1/10 of the water visibility. For example,
if the visibility is 60 feet (18m), you should keep your maximum shooting
distance to within 6 feet (1.8m).
Get close to your subject
The ideal shooting distance is 1ft to 4ft (0.3 to 1.2 meters). This distance
will result in greater detail. The camera’s minimum focus range is 12”
(30cm). For shooting closer shooting distances of 6” to 24” (15cm to
60cm), consider purchasing the optional 10X close-up lens (item #
SL572).