Underwater
Photography
by J. Ramón Palacios
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Subal
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Scuba
diving is excitement and adventure, freedom and serenity; for
me it is an exercise in mind control, almost a Zen experience.
It is hard to compare anything to the "weightless" exhilaration
of breathing underwater. Maybe only a diver knows the feeling.
And when combined with underwater photography one is induced
to see more ..... and to enjoy even more.
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Underwater
housings in several brand names are available for many Nikon
models, like the N90s, N80/F80, F100, F4s, the F5 and now
for the latest Coolpixes, D100, D70, D2H and even the D2X;
unfortunately I find them difficult to justify (and carry)
for a single annual trip, even if to the beautiful reefs
of Cancun or Cozumel.
But if you dive often, by all means get one.
At
right, my son, JR, getting ready for an early morning scuba
dive at Cancun,
at the age of 8, back in 1978. (Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 50mm
f/1.4) Soon it will be the turn for my grandchildren.
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Recommendations?
Get a copy of a
very good book: |
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JIM
CHURCH'S
Essential Guide to
NIKONOS SYSTEMS
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at right, the author at present, finding only words to simply
say that underwater photography is really easy with a Nikonos
V, once you have mastered diving. |
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Shoot a lot (full roll per dive), get as close as you can
to your subject; always check, replace and lubricate the
'O' rubber rings on the camera, lens and flash before a
diving trip (you don't want it flooded); always use a speedlight;
two is even better.
Murphy's
Law also applies underwater. Great photo opportunities seldom
occur until the end of the dive. Get into the habit of saving
a few frames for then.
Other
cameras? There are quite a few but IMO nothing beats a Nikonos
V, except a pro Nikon land camera in a professional housing.
The
Nikonos have all been discontinued. Fortunately there are
quite a few brand new in photo store shelves around the
world.
So,
underwater photography?
Try it, you'll love it.
Have a great time 
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