Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty
Course
Price R1300
Digital
has taken the underwater photography world
by storm. Get in on the action with the PADI
Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty
course. You can quickly and easily capture
the underwater world with your camera and
on your computer.
During
the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty
course, Lynn and Dawie will learn you how
to use the PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine and Adjust)
method, which takes full advantage of digital
technology. The result is good underwater
photos faster than you may imagine.
Course
Outline
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First
we look at choosing and using modern digital
cameras and underwater housings once you are
happy with the use of your camera and housing
we will move to taking the photos.
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First
we spend some time in the pool where the conditions
is more controlled and you don't need to worry
about the currents.
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Once
we are happy with photos of the artificial
reefs of our swimming pool we will move on
to the open water.
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During
the course you will learn about using the
PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly,
and the three primary principles for getting
good photos underwater
Prerequisites
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Must
be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open
Water (or have a qualifying certification
from another training organization)
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However,
you can take the course as a snorkeler and
receive a nondiving certification.
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This
is one of PADI's most adaptable specialty
courses, and can even be started during the
last dive of your PADI Open Water Diver course.
What's
needed?
- Photography
Crew pack which includes the Manual, DVD
and white balance slate.
- An
Under Water Camera.
- Soft
gear (can be rented at qualifying destonation).
Questions
& Answers
Q:
Can I do the course if I don't have an under
water camera?
A: Yes you can by renting a camera
but the main focus of the course is working
with your camera and having a rented camera
might mean you don't get the full benefit
from the course.
Q:
How much do I need to know about photography
and my camera to do the course?
A: IF you can switch your camera
on you know enough, the course is designed
to teach you about photography in general,
your camera and the right way to use it.
Q:
Can I use a film camera to do the course?
A: there is a under water photography
course which focuses on the use of film cameras.
Q:
I have a digital camera all ready do I need
to buy a new camera?
A: No there is a lot of underwater
housings on the market. You just need to look
for the right housing for you camera.
Some cameras just don't have housings and
you will have to buy a new camera and housing.
Take a look at the online store for inspiration
and advice
