PADI Digital Underwater Photography

Price 160 Euros

2 Dives 1 ½ Days

 

Amarilla Divers Booking

 

Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. This is why there are actually two PADI underwater photography courses. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros. The PADI Underwater Photographer course is a more traditional photography course designed for conventional film equipment.

 

The Fun Part

 

The fun part about this course is learning to capture images to share with your friends and family. It’s a great way to relive the adventures you’ve had.

 

What You Learn

 

  • How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
  • The PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly
  • The three primary principles for good underwater photos

 

The Scuba Gear You Use

 

You use all the same basic scuba gear you would use for the diving environment as well as an underwater photography system.

 

The Learning Materials You Need

 

Avoid the frustration of learning underwater photography through trial and error. The PADI Digital Underwater Photography crewpak shortens the learning curve with tips and hints from the pros.

 

Topics covered include :

 

  • Basic photography tips
  • Strobe diagrams for a variety of effects
  • Tips for eliminating backscatter
  • An explanation of the various digital file formats
  • How to bring back the color in your images

 

The crewpak includes the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Manual and submersible white balance slate. The course materials preview skills you’ll practice with your instructor. Once the course is over, use your manual as a reference guide as you explore new environments and to evolve your skills.

 

Prerequisites

 

Be 12 years old

Have the Junior Open water / Open Water diver certification

 

Your Underwater Photography Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver course credits (at your instructor’s discretion) as the first dive in the PADI Underwater Photographer course

 

Your Next Adventure

 

You may find the Peak Performance Buoyancy course gives you helpful tips to optimize your weighting and skills so you’ll be in better position to capture that perfect picture.

 

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