The Underwater Photographer/Подводный фотограф

Издание на английском языке
Many underwater photography enthusiasts are eager to progress from the auto/program mode on their cameras but don’t have the confidence to carry it through when they are underwater. Those who are unfamiliar with the basics may find it restrictive because it takes the control of the camera away from the user, and you can never begin to understand and appreciate why good shots turn out well and why less favourite shots are disappointing.
Understanding manual exposure is most important. Throughout this book I intend to discuss and explain in detail the merits and technicalities of using manual exposure as well as aperture priority and shutter priority underwater. To do this we need to revisit the basics of apertures, shutter speeds and ISO settings. I know that even experienced photographers can become confused by f-numbers, stops and speeds, so if you feel that you can benefit from a refresher then please read on.

Contents
Foreword by Alex Mustard
About the Fifth Edition
Introduction
Acknowledgements and Photographic Information
What Type of Underwater Photographer Are You?
Chapter 1 Principles of underwater photography
Introduction
Understanding Exposure
Understanding Aperture
Understanding Shutter Speeds
How Aperture and Shutter Speed Work Together
Understanding Depth of Field
Understanding ISO
White Balance
File Types: Raw, JPEG and DNG
Loss of Light and Loss of Colour Underwater
Closer and Closer
The Problem with Shooting Down
Chapter 2 Digital compacts, Mirrorless cameras and micro 4/3rds by Mario Vitalini
What are the Differences Between Compact, Mirrorless and SLR cameras?
Sensor Size and Image Quality
Optics: Lenses and Accessories for Compacts
Close-Up Lenses and Dioptres
Using Built-in Strobe
Using External Flash (Strobes)
Using Constant Light Sources
Buying Guide: Which Camera is Right for Me?
Buying Guide: Which Housing do I Want?
Summary
Chapter 3 SLR cameras
Introduction to SLRs
Exposure Modes
Back Button Focus Mode
Ideas on How to Expose In-camera Histogram
Full Frame v Crop by Shannon Conway
Water-Contact Optics for Full Frame Cameras by Alex Mustard
Chapter 4 Diving to take photographs
Underwater Photography and Protection of the Reef
Pre-Planning
F11 Be There!
Accessibility and Subject Fixation
Chapter 5 The mindset of a successful underwater photographer
Think and Consider (TC) System
Camera Preparation
Developing our Powers of Concentration
Subject Selection, Potential and Negative Space
Lighting for the TC System
Composition for the TC System
Visualisation
Patience
Peak of the Action
Working the Subject, Shoot and Evaluate by Stuart Gibson
In Conclusion
Chapter 6 All about lighting
Light in the Sea
Natural Light
Using Strobes
Inward Lighting
LED Lights by Sascha Janson
Chapter 7 Composition underwater
Introduction: These Guidelines are Made to Serve Us. Not the Other Way Round!
Decision Making Through the Viewfinder
Golden Rules
Eye Contact
Something to Swim Into
Big is Not Better
Breaking the Rules
In Conclusion
Chapter 8 Close-up, Macro and super Macro
Close-Up
Blue Water Close-Up
Bokeh
Shooting Fish Close-Up
Abstract Art
Wide Angle Macro
Supermacro by Dr Alex Tattershall
Snooting the Light by Stuart Gibson
Chapter 9 Wide angle
Introduction to Wide Angle
Close Focus Wide Angle
Working with a Model
Motion Blur by Nick More
Wide Angle Surface Suggestion
Wreck Photography by Nick Blake
Mangrove Adventures
Popular Opportunities
Exploiting the Light
Chapter 10 Three deadly sins by Kevin and Maggie reed
Deadly Sin 1: Allowing Salt Deposits to Form
Deadly Sin 2: Over Greasing ‘O’-Rings
Deadly Sin 3: Dripping on Internal Components
Internet Resources and Suppliers
Glossary
Index