This is especially true of underwater photography. To take effective pictures underwater you need to be able to concentrate on your subject and the operation of your camera equipment. Your diving skills must be instinctive. However, to be an instinctive diver requires excellent training, practice and experience. If you are recently qualified, we recommend you accomplish at least 20 dives before attempting to combine diving and photography.
Buoyancy control is all important.
Poor aquacity scares subjects, damages reefs and can endanger the diver. To help divers achieve precise buoyancy control, Ocean Optics imports the Diamond Reef Precision Buoyancy Control System, which is attracting growing worldwide respect. Workshops are available from responsible instructors in the UK, including Ocean Leisure. Some of the profits from Diamond Reef are donated to environmental protection groups. To capture quality underwater images requires dedication and that you dive with the prime purpose of taking pictures.