Cave photography

Jean-Michel Machefert · Issue 91, Jul/Aug 2016 · pp. 56–61

Products mentioned: Nikon D2x, Nikon 10.5mm, Aquatica housing, Nikon SB 910, Patima housing, Leica D Lux 5, Nikon D70, Sigma 10-20mm, Sealux housing, Nikon SB 800, Nikon SB 24, Subal housing, Nikon SB 105, Heinrich Weikamp RSU, Triggerfish (Hedwig Dieraert), Ikelite, Tokina 10-17mm

Why take pictures in places where the sun never shines? Cave divers have the opportunity to see unique scenery and the pictures they take during their subterranean dive trips allows them to share with everybody the mineral (and sometimes animal) beauties only seen by few. The good news is that there’s no need for the latest camera in the latest brand of housing! Don’t forget that in cave diving equipment suffers a lot. You will always feel more comfortable with equipment that you can replace in case of a terminal problem than with something which makes you nervous each time you descend. The first rule for nice pictures and safe dives in caves: relax… A solid and easy to use camera (Single Lens Reflex or Compact or Bridge) familiar and controlled by the photographer in an appropriate housing for the intended depth is perfect. External strobes (at least one) are also highly recommended and…