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Shooting Underwater
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Get as close as possible to your subject. For the best results, only
photograph subjects that are less than 6’ (1.8m) away.
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Be careful not to stir up sand or silt.
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Photograph subjects straight on or at a slight upward angle.
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If you err in exposure, it is better to have the image slightly
underexposed rather than overexposed. An overexposed image
is missing color information which cannot be adjusted in a photo
processing program. A slightly underexposed image has color
information that can be adjusted.
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It is important to respect all living creatures underwater,
including people, marine life, and coral. Get as close as you
can to your subjects when taking a photograph, but never
touch or disturb the marine life.
Learning about Underwater Photography
Visit the Photo School section of ikelite.com for a wide range of
information on shooting underwater including:
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Product Tutorials
and
Videos
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Cheat Sheets with exposure setting recommendations for a wide
variety of situations
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Advanced Techniques
with in-depth articles on different shooting
techniques
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Photo Galleries
showing examples of real results underwater
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Feature Articles
and more!