Underwater Photography Lesson

Outline of this lesson

As digital camera technologies develop, methods of photography vary according to different types of cameras you use. In this course, you will be able to learn the basic knowledge for taking photos underwater and the latest techniques in underwater photography. Ways to compile your own photo book will also be covered. The course will consist of ten lessons and series of lessons will be uploaded on this site accordingly.

Lesson 5: Understand SLR Camera Maintenance by Watching Our Short Movie

You can see the maintenance and set up process of single reflex lens cameras by viewing a short movie.

*For details regarding camera part names, please view your manual.

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Lesson 5

Lesson 4: Let's try macro photography in underwater surroundings

The course will explain important points in underwater macro photography, and how to approach your subject by using still and animated images for easier understanding.

*Some digital camera models are not equipped with the Under Water Macro Mode or have different number of modes. For details of the scene mode, please see your manual.

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Lesson 4

Lesson 3: Let's shoot using the Under Water Mode

Content:
Olympus digital cameras are equipped with four Under Water Modes that are specifically tuned for taking photos underwater. We will explain the different modes and how to use them according to different situations by showing sample photos.

*Please note that some cameras are not equipped with the Under Water Mode. Please see your manual to confirm details of scene-specific modes.

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Lesson 3

Lesson 2: How to hold the camera and to press the shutter half way

Content:
You must learn to press the shutter button half way in order to use an auto focus camera. It is one of the basic techniques. In underwater situations where your body is floating unstably, it is important to learn the correct way to hold / aim the camera and to operate the shutter. Once you get used to it, your photographs will improve quickly.

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Lesson 2

Lesson 1: Let's learn the maintenance process of the protector

Content:
When you do not take proper care of your water protector or do not conduct infiltration tests, your digital camera could break. Moreover, the precious memories you photographed would be gone, too. In order to avoid such accidents, let’s learn the maintenance process.

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Lesson 1

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