Shooting Fish

Alex Mustard · Issue 28, Jan/Feb 2006 · pp. 33–37

Products mentioned: Nikon D2X, Nikon D100, Subal housing, Subtronic Alpha strobes, 105mm macro lens, 17-35mm lens, 10.5mm fisheye lens, 28-70mm zoom lens, Nikonos, Motormarine

To start by stating the obvious: fish are certainly one of the most popular subjects for underwater pictures. Indeed, bringing back pix of the pretty fish that we see is one of the main reasons that many of us took up underwater photography in the first place. That said, shooting fish in the ocean is not as easy as the proverbial barrel. Fish are always on the move, darting in and out of focus, waiting for the exact moment we press the shutter to turn away and leave us snapping at their tails. Underwater fish can be everywhere, but good images can remain elusive. In this article I would like to discuss the kit, techniques and lighting of fish photography and also review some of the different ways of shooting fish. Unfortunately not all underwater cameras are created equal when it comes to fish photography, and choosing the right equipment can make a big difference to your images. The bes…