Underwater Photography Basics: Mantas, Sharks, Turtles, and Shipwrecks!
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- We go back into the water to photograph giant mantas, big sharks, friendly turtles, and haunting shipwrecks. In this video we’ll learn the basics of underwater photography: how light behaves underwater, how to get close to animals, and when we should (and should not) use strobes (flash) for better images. Unlike wildlife photography on land, we’ll be incredibly close to the animals -- sometimes inches away -- for some wonderful encounters, but we’ll also see a diver get too confident and illegally harass a great white shark. If you’re not a scuba diver, don’t feel left out -- we’ll look at the numerous opportunities available to snorkelers and why some of the best shots can be achieved at the surface. #underwater #photography #underwaterphotography #sharks #diving
My home base dive shop in the New York City area is Atlantis Aquatics in Bethlehem, PA. If you are interested in learning to dive or advancing your diving skills contact this full service PADI 5 Star dive shop www.atlantisaquaticsinc.com/
Original footage throughout most of the video. Additional clips thanks to Jim Folk and Deb Turgeon.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Prerequisites
01:14 Light and colors
01:59 Artificial light
02:36 Visibility
03:20 Getting close
04:37 Being on level
05:17 Snorkeling opportunities
06:03 Camera gear
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Some links to underwater photo gear are below. It’s best to talk to a professional who has experience in the water with camera gear, not just a sales rep who knows the equipment.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
Universal Smartphone Underwater Case:
www.backscatter.com/Kraken-KR...
GoPro Hero 12:
www.backscatter.com/GoPro-HER...
Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera (recommended)
www.backscatter.com/Sony-RX10...
Compact Cameras:
www.backscatter.com/underwate...
Professional Mirrorless Cameras (recommended)
www.backscatter.com/underwate...
Professional SLR Cameras:
www.backscatter.com/underwate...
Really appreciated your points about respecting the animals
Currently moving up the ladder in Scuba Diving.
Taking a diploma in biochemistry to get into an marine biology degree.
Will need to do a photography course too.
Increment progress to become a marine biologist and underwater photographer.
Can’t think of anything else I’d want to pursue 😍
Sounds like a great plan. Good luck!
Same
What a video, this is superb. Thanks a lot
Excellent video and superb photos. Thanks!
Thanks, glad you like!
Very good video!
Amazing video thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Michael E. Holtby VERY nicely done, Bo! Your still and video skills are excellent. I've done 200 dives, but mostly used a Nikonos film camera. The digital options are so much better. You've obviously had some awesome dive encounters with sharks, rays, turtles, and more.
Thank you, Mike. I can't imagine how challenging it would be to use film underwater.
Brilliant content
Thank you!
I didn't know people harassed animals under the sea. That's pretty bold of them. Thanks for this informative video.
Thanks for watching! Yes unfortunately some people ruin it for everyone else.
Harassing animals is out of order 😡 not necessary.
Awesome! Very clearly explained, you might say good "viz" on all the explanations ;-D
Thanks glad you enjoyed!
What a awesome video, the quality is superb. Question: I’m starting with scuba diving, I’m taking my certificate and after a while I will start UW Photography, I already have a Sony a6000 with a couple lenses and my goal is to shoot still pictures with it while I record a video with a GoPro, do you think for a beginner like me would be enough? It will be a hobby for the weekends here in South Florida. Thanks buddy.
Thanks for watching and awesome that you’re getting certified. The tricky part with gear is that underwater housings generally are specific to the camera body and they are expensive. If you buy a housing for the A6000 it may not be compatible if you choose to upgrade your camera in a year or two. So I would say determine which camera body you’re going to commit to because once you buy a housing you’re going to be with it for a while. GoPros are great for video - I use them a lot. Good luck!
Great video! Im considering buying a SeaFrogs housing for my A7c. Is it a good buy? What wideangle lens and strobes will you recommend? Thanks.
Nice - I’ve never used SeaFrogs in person so I can’t comment on the brand. I’d recommend a 16-35mm wide angle for general purpose underwater photo and video. Strobes depends on what’s compatible with your housing. Good luck!
Nice video!! I study marine biology and I want to start making beautiful videos of sharks (because they are beautiful). Do you have any tips on cameras and what kind of people I should contact that might take me out to dive/photograph sharks?
Sure - actually depends more on your diving skills than your photo skills -- the more experienced you are in the water will give you best results. You can always start with a Paralenz or a GoPro and work up from there. There are many good shark diving tours - depends where you want to go and what kind of sharks you want to see. Feel free to message me through my website if you want more specifics. www.bdphotographs.com/about
Not sure if you're likely to reply to this as it's an older video but would you have any recommendations for cameras for someone starting out? Was looking at gopros which seem useful but not sure about the image quality
GoPros are great for video (a lot of the footage in this video is GoPro) but not so effective for still images. So it depends what you want to do. Also factor in where you are with diving - new, intermediate, experienced, etc. If you think you’re ready for a compact camera and an underwater housing, I know some people who love the Sony RX100. Check out this article: www.uwphotographyguide.com/digital-underwater-cameras
@@BDPhotographsThanks so much for the help! Confirmed a lot of what I read, think I'm going to pick up a Olympus TG6 Tough for going diving in Portugal and Spain, really excited about it.
Thanks again for the help!
Hello sir
is this wreck at 2.20 the „Kitty Wake“ at Grand Cayman?
That's right :)
@@BDPhotographs we travel a lot to the caymans and did lots of dives there.
I want to try this.....can i get that?
I'm interested in possibly pursuing this endeavor for I have signed up with scuba splashed out of Pittsburgh. I'm currently a steelworker near Pittsburgh
Terrific. Good luck!
I am mohit from india
i am a scuba diver i want a job in under water
In your honest opinion is this actually a good career path to choose? I have felt lost for so long but i just have a love for water and marine life. (good meaning being able to make a living)
Very few people on Earth make a full time career in underwater photography. But the passion and excitement are more motivating than the money for most who do it professionally or semi-professionally.
@@BDPhotographs I agree with the passion over money. I would rather be homeless on the ocean enjoying life than being stuck doing anything else.
I’m the same way. I’m only 23 and I feel like I have to find something quick and something that I enjoy. However idk what I have a passion for but when it comes to the ocean I want to go swim with sea animals. I had an interest in shark biology for awhile but once I saw how many people were in a line for that I lost the desire for it
Why does commercial diving is more money ??
I don’t know if I understand the question - are you asking why commercial diving costs more? If so, the training and equipment is far greater than what is needed for recreational diving.
Hello sir
i am a scuba diver i want a job in under water