Did you want to get a camera that can shoot underwater, and you don't quite what you are doing yet? You'll definitely want to take some photos on your next underwater excursion that will be sure to impress, and it will help to know the following tips that will help you do it.

Purchase A Fully Manual Underwater Camera

There are many cases that you can buy for existing cameras that only give you point-and-shoot functionality. It's essentially a case that protects the camera and only allows you to activate the shutter to take a photo. While this is fine for people that are amateurs and want to mess around with underwater photography, it is not going to let you take great photos. Make sure that your camera or case allows you to have access to all the manual controls.

Practice In A Pool

When you first start out with underwater photography, it is important to keep things simple. Consider taking some test photographs in a pool so that you can learn how to use your camera underwater and test things out. If you end up going right into a scuba diving adventure for your first time using the camera, you may end up being a bit disappointed in the photos that turn out. You will be surprised at how all the settings on your camera will behave a little differently when you are underwater. 

Simplify Your Equipment

Being underwater gives you a limited amount of time to take photographs underwater. It is a good idea to simplify the equipment that you take with you to make the most out of your time. Plan out exactly the kind of gear that you want to take before you dive, and come up with a plan for how you want to use your equipment. 

Avoid Using The Flash

One thing that you'll quickly realize when you look back at your photos is that a flash on the camera doesn't work underwater. It highlights all of the little specks in the water, which makes the water look cloudy or dirty. That's why it's so important to avoid using a flash. Keep in mind that when you view photos online, the photographer may be using remote flashes that allow them to light up different parts of the frame underwater. It's a very advanced technique that you won't be ready for when you start out with underwater photography.

To learn more, contact a photographer who does underwater photography.