Underwater photography is an exciting hobby and can be a means of income to those who have the right equipment and the intuition and skill to take spectacular, unique and spellbound underwater pictures.
The scope is endless, as there is a whole world to capture underneath the ocean’s surface!
There are a wide variety of underwater cameras that are essentially waterproof and which have the appropriate cases for easy use underwater.
Compatibility is needed for the diver with point-and-shoot strong points to higher resolution DSLR cameras and cameras without mirrors that distract.
The modes also differ from an emphasis on manual mode to more automatic function ability.
Ideally, the camera should be compact the preference being to fit snugly into a pocket.
There are also a variety of extra parts that make underwater photography so much easier including porta and ports extensions with dome ports being more effective inhousing wide-angle lenses.
Color correcting filters are another essential addition to make the art and joy of underwater photography more rewarding!