Things You'll Need:
- Underwater Photographer Certification for photographing while scuba diving
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Step 1
Consider what activity you are doing and how it will affect the camera you need. You can purchase a much less expensive camera for fun in the pool than for snorkeling or diving. Disposable underwater cameras fall into the pool and snorkeling categories. Read on if you are going into deeper water.
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Step 2
Check out underwater cameras in both film and digital formats. If you are an avid diver who goes on frequent trips you might consider the slightly more expensive digital cameras. You can take more pictures and you do not have to worry about keeping film rolls dry.
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Step 3
Look into previously-owned cameras. A good underwater camera can cost a great deal of money, but you can reduce your cost if you buy a used one.
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Step 4
Know the requirements for your camera. Some digital underwater cameras can stand alone. However, most cameras require a plastic housing. The housing is sold with the camera new, but watch out for this when buying used.
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Step 5
Capture all the color you can in your pictures with the right flash. Many cameras come with a built-in flash which works well for swimmers and snorkelers. Still, divers need more help. Water absorbs red and yellow light so without a good flash an underwater camera will take blue pictures. Explore the options on external flashes if you want to take good pictures below 20 feet.
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mark1967 said
on 1/8/2009 nice