Digital Underwater Photographer
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Enter the water safely wearing snorkeling or scuba equipment in a manner that protects the camera system from damage. -
Remove bubbles from the lens and housing.
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Test the various camera housing controls for proper function.
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Visually inspect the camera system for potential water entry.
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Position the camera lens down and be ready to lift the camera system above water if water is entering the housing.
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Take one submerged test shot and start the photo dive.
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Dive with an underwater photo system demonstrating care for the environment by applying techniques that avoid damaging it.
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Try to achieve more balanced, natural colors underwater by using preset, preprogrammed "scene" modes or reddish-color filters.
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Take horizontal and vertical photos of a dive partner.
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Take a variety of underwater photos of as many subjects as possible.
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At the end of the dive, the student will exit the water safely in a manner that protects the camera system from damage.
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Independently assemble and test camera equipment prior to the dive.
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Enter the water safely wearing snorkeling or scuba equipment in a manner that protects the camera system from damage.
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Dive with an underwater photo system demonstrating care for the environment and techniques that avoid damaging it.
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Practice getting proper exposure, contrast and sharpness by using and controlling (as appropriate to the camera system) shutter, aperture, EV control, focus and flash.
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Practice getting good color by using (as appropriate to the camera system) manual white balance, preset/preprogrammed scene modes, flash, filters and wide angle lenses.
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Practice composition through choice of subject, subject positioning, negative space and other compositional elements.
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Demonstrate use of the PADI SEA Method by using the LCD monitor and/or histogram to evaluate exposure, sharpness and composition.
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At the end of the dive, exit the water safely in a manner that protects the camera system from damage.
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