Why PADI
Underwater Photographer?
The PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty
course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater
photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce
photographs that will stun your friends.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open
Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn the basics
of underwater photography such as composition, film
type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical
techniques. You'll learn underwater photography dive
planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential
problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain
your camera equipment.
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives
over one day
What will I need
- Photo-Pak, which includes manual, video
and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving
Underwater Photographer Adventure Dive may count towards
this Specialty course at instructor discretion. This
Specialty also counts toward one of the five Specialties
required for your Master Scuba Diver certification
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