Tips for underwater shooting?

Underwater photography, which sounds mysterious, is not so far away. Choose a waterproof camera and bring the "three treasures of snorkeling". It only takes a few m

Underwater photography, which sounds mysterious, is not so far away. Choose a waterproof camera and bring the "three treasures of snorkeling". It only takes a few minutes of introductory training to hand in the underwater photography answer sheet. Maybe, in the future, you will become a cool diving photographer. Future diving photographers should learn from me now!

Snorkeling shooting

If you can swim well, but can't dive, then "snorkeling" is the fastest way to get started. Many resorts can see colorful small fish and corals where the water is not deep. If you master some skills, you can take amazing photos by the water. Moreover, it is forbidden to take diving equipment to shoot whales and dolphins, only snorkeling. If the water is professional, you can hold your breath and sink to a certain depth and choose a better shooting angle. With the three treasures of snorkeling mirror, breathing tube and frog shoes, you can go into the water after simple breathing, balance and other skills.

Diving shooting

Of course, if you are interested and energetic in learning to dive, you will definitely see more abundant and broad underwater wonders. Generally speaking, the richest and most gorgeous depth of tropical coral reefs is about 15 meters, and you will find many surprises if you go deeper. It should be reminded that we are used to natural light, and we should be familiar with the laws of underwater light when taking pictures in order to take satisfactory photos.

Waterproof camera

At present, many manufacturers have introduced small and portable waterproof card machines. When I first started learning underwater photography, I didn't have to buy too many professional equipment. If you use a small camera well, you can still make a satisfactory film.

Advantages: compact DC is light and suitable for ordinary diving enthusiasts.

Disadvantages: the picture quality is limited, and the underwater light is dark, so it is usually impossible to shoot a good film.

What kind of shooting equipment should I choose?

How do you want to take pictures? You'd better think about the following questions before you shoot.

1. Shooting purpose

Friends who plan to play diving photography had better consider the purpose of taking photos themselves first. Is it an ordinary diving record or a magazine submission?

2. Economic affordability

If you want to pursue the perfect film, it is natural to shoot with a SLR. A set of SLR+lens+waterproof cover+lamp costs at least 40,000-50,000 yuan, and the expensive one starts at 654.38+ 10,000 yuan.

3. Weight of equipment

If you often go diving by plane, most airlines will issue a ticket for your overweight luggage very politely.

4. The user's health

Shooting underwater with a SLR is heavy physical labor, and it is difficult for girls to carry a set of SLR to work in the water.

Scuba diving photography skills

Improving neutral buoyancy skills is very important for photography. Undeniably, the color of light will gradually disappear due to the water depth, and the visual field is short when the depth or water surface is chaotic, which makes underwater shooting have many restrictions. Therefore, in order to achieve the best shooting effect, it is necessary to use diving technology to make the camera and the subject reach the nearest distance under a given composition, so as to obtain the best light source and color reflection effect.

1. Everything starts in slow motion, and the resistance to air and water is much greater. Slow motion is the most effective way to save gas, at the same time, it can reduce the degree of scaring the creatures, keep the natural shape of the creatures, and get closer to the subjects to get the best shooting position and angle.

2. Good airway control is slow and deep. Under water, inhalation and exhalation will affect buoyancy, leading to unstable holding of water. Slow motion can reduce the demand for oxygen and the airway is easy to control. When shooting, after handling the camera settings and composition, you can shield a proper amount of air before pressing the shutter, which is helpful to the stability of shooting;

3. When swimming, it is best to bend the calf slightly upward to prevent the frog shoes from touching the coral, and also to avoid the power generated by the frog shoes from stirring the seabed and affecting the shooting effect;

4. When taking close shots, you can use the fulcrum suspension technology to stabilize your body. Of course, we must first examine the surrounding environment, and pay special attention to the possibility that corals may be damaged or injured below us. If necessary, you can touch the stone surface with one finger to keep balance. It is absolutely necessary to note that most of the creatures on the seabed have a strong desire to protect, and touching them casually will lead to a lose-lose situation at any time;

5. Water flow will affect the stability of shooting. It is unwise to deliberately fight against the current in order to shoot. If you encounter a large current, you are more likely to surpass your ability, give up shooting, keep balance and protect your camera. Finally, it is a diver's habit to check the depth and pressure gauge frequently.