Basic requirements for uw photography

[Dr Bob]

Here are the basic requirements for underwater photography...

1. Housing to suit your camera - This is just the "Waterproof Box" that the camera body fits into.
(Not waterproof until port is fitted)

2. Ports: There are added to the front of the housing to accommodate lenses.
They come in a variety of types and lengths depending on the intended lenses maximum field of view.
8" Dome - for WA lenses 110 - 180 degrees (can be adapted for WA zoom too)
6" Dome - for medium WA 30 - 120 degrees (can be adapted for WA zoom too)
Macro ports - Usually dictated by the length of your intended lens/es.
Both types can be extended with collars and have internal focusing mechanisms.
Diopters may be required on some WA/Zoom lenses to enable close focus.

3. Stobes - At least one unit, connected via sync cable or fibre optic cable to housing bulkhead connector.

Feel free to add stuff...

 

[howeikwok]

Basic requirements for u/w photography is a DSLR?? :bigeyes:

 

[diver-hloc]

Hi TS..... most of us started with PnS camera with nothing more than camera housing :sweat::bsmilie:

 

[Dr Bob]

Basic requirements for u/w photography is a DSLR?? :bigeyes:

OK, I should have worded it better :sticktong

Aimed at folks turning their DSLR into a fish shooter.

 

[Stress]

You need arms to hold your strobes....and last but not least enough $$$$ :bsmilie:
It's a really expensive hobby!

 

[Gymrat76]

Err, how about good bouyancy control :bsmilie: