Shooting in Low Visibility

Staff · Issue 32, Sep/Oct 2006 · pp. 39–43

Products mentioned: Nikon D1X, Nikkor 10.5mm, Inon strobes, Nikon D100, Nikkor 12-24mm, Ikelite strobes

Not all underwater photographers are lucky enough to be diving all year round in gin-clear waters. In fact, a large proportion of photographers commonly dive in areas where visibility is rather limited, and only get to dive clearer waters a few times a year at best. If you are one of the lucky few others, read on anyway; the advice given here works in clear water too! Numerous divers are discouraged by the prospect of diving in low visibility, let alone taking pictures in these conditions. Leaving your camera behind would be a shame given the amazing wealth of shooting opportunities that can be found in areas where visibility commonly is limited. One of the keys to success when shooting in low visibility is to know what to expect during the dive. If you are not familiar with the area you are diving, Shooting in Low Visibility By Mathieu Meur A diver visits accessible areas of the Seven S…