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The intertidal and estuary zones typically associated with muck dives provide much more overall for the eco-system than what meets the eye.
Read moreAs I embarked on these articles I did so with quite a strong personal interest as I was looking at accomplishing two objectives.
Read moreThis is because of two key factors—the availability of lenses suitable for underwater photography and the availability of housings to put the cameras in.
Read moreWhen it comes to cameras, traditionally, gear is divided into compact point-and-shoot or single lens reflexes (SLR). By definition a SLR camera had a mirror and prism positioned inside the camera, so the photographer could look directly through the lens. This way, they could see the exact framing of the image. When the shutter opens, the mirror quickly moves out of the way, so the film or sensor could be exposed to light. SLRs are advanced cameras with manual exposure control and interchangeable lens systems.
Read moreDo not let the name, muck diving, fool you; it is one of the best dive photography trips that you can do to obtain quite unique photographs.
Read moreWhat I learned very quickly, all those years ago, was that by concentrating on close-up and macro photography, you soon picked up the nuances of composition—and the smaller the subject, the more concentrated the field of view and more concentrated
Read moreThe ship’s design reflects how life at sea existed in a particular era, and personal effects that went down with them signs a personal signature to those that walked and worked the decks.
Read moreWhat was once a very niche hobby, pursued only by the most determined and passionate individuals, has now become almost as common as scuba diving itself.
Read moreThe other type of camera, which comes in two different versions, is the manufactured PHD cameras (Press Here Dummy).
Read moreCaution is a useful behavioural trait for many inhabitants on a tropical reef. It can be a matter of survival. Trying to capture a full format image of sardine with an ultra wide-angle lens is therefore better left to the experts.
Read moreThe underlying fundamentals for underwater photography is mastering the basics of diving. In order to obtain good photographs, it is paramount to be able to control buoyancy.
● There is no film to buy.
● No film to process.
● No storage issues with slides or scratching of the image through constant use.
● No copies of slides to be made or the same problems as above.