Master Guide for Underwater Digital Photography (Paperback)

by Jack Drafahl (Author), Sue Drafahl (Author) "Of all the different types of photography, taking pictures underwater is one of the most difficult..." (more)
Key Phrases: Adobe Photoshop, Solomon Islands, San Salvador

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"The book is populated with text and charts of everything you need to know about getting started in aquatic photography."  —Shutterbug

Product Description

From camera selection to enhanced exposure, everything necessary to capture underwater digital images is available in this handy reference. Photographers will learn how to select, test, and use digital cameras for technically perfect images, adapt traditional photo techniques to underwater conditions, confidently shoot and light underwater images for great exposure, and remedy common problems that plague underwater photographers. Helpful hints on maintaining, cleaning, transporting, and insuring a digital camera are included. With full-color images that both instruct and inspire, this handbook provides information on every conceivable aspect of creating the right conditions for beautiful underwater photographs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584281669
• ISBN-13: 978-1584281665
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,762 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to get started- except the camera, housing, etc..., August 18, 2005

By	Bryan Barrow (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been playing around with underwater photography for a couple of years, with mixed results. This book is detailed, but succinct enough to give you the essential information to get started. It's written in clear straightfoward language that beginners can understand, with enough in depth information to satisfy the techies. Most other books on underwater photography focus on film and are somewhat dated- not this book- it's focus is digital photography, with a passing nod to film.
I read this book just before taking a dive trip to Maui, and found the information extremely helpful. I highly recommend it!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my needs, September 20, 2005

By	Lorna Doone (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This book is great for someone who already has a solid background in digital photography and just wants to take that skill to another level with underwater photography. The book is valuable to both the amature and the professional photographer, and it discusses both digital point and shoot, and DSLR cameras. It answered all my questions and got me going in the right direction. Highly recommend this book.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!, May 11, 2006

By	H. Sipple "viewfinder" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is fairly new and deals some modern issues. It discusses film, point and shoot, and dSLR techniques; however it leans more toward the P&S cameras. Very well written and structured. It is a pleasant overall read and also a very adept guide book. Definitely a must have!