Book Reviews

Peter Rowlands · Issue 30, May/Jun 2006 · pp. 60–62

Products mentioned: The Underwater Photographer 3rd Edition, Diving the World, Olympus C5050Z, Olympus PT015 housing, Inon D180 strobes, Inon UWL-100, Inon UCL-330, Light & Motion Titan housing, Nikon D100, Subal ports

Book Reviews The Underwater Photographer 3rd Edition by Martin Edge A new book on underwater photography is always a welcome arrival especially in this digital era when new technology starts the learning curve all over again. The previous two editions of The Underwater Photographer have earned Martin Edge an international reputation as an excellent tutor and his books have been a major influence on newcomers. This latest edition, whilst still bearing the same name, has been completely rebuilt and expanded to include digital photography underwater. As a result it will cater to film and digital enthusiasts alike. Unlike other technical books on underwater photography Martin’s approach is very personal and he imparts decades of knowledge and experience throughout the book which is well illustrated and attractively laid out. His explanations of the thought process behind many of the shots ar…