Tips on Using Compact Underwater Cameras

Text and Photos by Rafael Cosme Daza

I’ve been doing underwater photography for over 10 years, and the more I do it, the more I love it. I use a compact camera: It is light, it offers wonderful results, and it is highly versatile. With the appropriate wet lenses, you can use a compact camera to take a photo of a little nudibranch and a manta ray on the same dive. During the past 10 years, I have competed in photo contests and given many courses for aspiring underwater photographers, and I’ve picked up some good hints for people who are starting in this field. First, you must have good buoyancy control. This is important for any diver, but for underwater photographers, it is essential. You want to avoid damaging or alarming the marine life, but moreover,…

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