How to Choose Equipment for Underwater Photography
Photography is a very rewarding field for both your career and as a hobby. There is no greater feeling than creating an image that others find appealing and beautiful. Underwater photography is a very specialized field which can be very expensive or fairly cheap.
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Instructions
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Decide what kind of photography you want to take: professional or casual. We will focus on more professional work in these steps.
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Pick a camera that has a flashlight setting. The flashlight is useful for creating refractive light around your subject.
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Choose a camera that has a flashlight diffuser. The diffuser is useful because it filters out glare from the water.
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Choose a camera with a megapixel rate of at least 10.
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Select a camera that has a CCD (Crystal Clear Digital) screen which allows for true color to be seen.
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Choose a camera that allows for multiple frame photography at high resolution.
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Select a camera that has a RAW mode so that editing photos in photoshop is a breeze.
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Tips & Warnings
Kodak makes a nice disposable camera for hobbyists.
You can use your favorite camera in most cases by purchasing a waterproof housing.
Do not skimp on your underwater camera because they are expensive pieces of equipment which can easily be damaged.
