The Underwater Photography Handbook (Paperback)

~ Annemarie Kohler (Author), Danja Kohler (Author) "Have you ever attempted to explain diving to a non-diving friend?..." (more)
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Product Description

*200 color photos
* 15 color drawings
* 8 x 11
* Useful information for underwater photographers of all levels
* Brilliant full-color photographs throughout

"This book is set to become one of the few classic titles about underwater photography. It is packed with good advice."--Colin Doeg, Dive International magazine

This handsomely illustrated handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the basic techniques of underwater still photography and videography, including choosing the best equipment and using it to its full potential, solving technical challenges, and taking advantage of underwater conditions. Full-color diagrams, tables, and charts provide easy reference for exposure settings and composition.

Annemarie Khler is an underwater videographer who has spent many years researching tropical reefs and marine life behavior. Danja Khler is a qualified dive instructor for two international diving associations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1 edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811729664
• ISBN-13: 978-0811729666
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #547,172 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but only for Nikonos?? not Sea and Sea or others cams?, August 31, 2000

By	Gustavo Lozada Hernandez "Gustavo Lozada" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Maybe for those people that buy Nikonos cameras this book is Ok, but what happenned with those who have Sea & Sea or others amphibians cameras?? This book only explain how to use Nikonos cameras and show tables with accessories of Nikonos, not others... In page 19: "For 90% of amateur photographers, the Nikonos system is probably the best choice" maybe this was true in past time, but I'm sure that now this words are wrong, because Sea and Sea or others good cameras are bests buys and testers choices...

In generals contents of UW Photography this book explain very good from basics to professionals tips.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Buy!, September 6, 1999

By	graz160 (Boone, NC) - See all my reviews

I've been shooting underwater photos for 10 years and never have I read a book that so throughly explains the technology of cameras, and relates it so well to the underwater realm. The crew of the Turks and Caicos Aggressor liked it so much I gave Captain Piers a copy and have come back to Amazon.com for another for myself.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable literature for the underwater photographer, April 2, 1999

By A Customer

I did not expect too much when I purchased this book. To my surprise, I found the insights it contained very practical and indispensable, as I read through it. In fact, I plan to read it all over again. It is full of very useful information. It think the quality of this book mirrors the other work done by the authors. I'm going to get a copy of their other books on marine adventures. I recommend it a 100%!