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Book Synopsis

In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment and approaches to composition and lighting through to creating an individual style.

The book features over 400 updated colour images - taken on numerous dives around the world - with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken, their strengths and weaknesses and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques: photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life, macro images and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment, processes and techniques including SLR Cameras, water contact lenses, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, micro four third systems, super macro techniques, motion blur, LED lighting and more.

Packed with inspiring exa

Trade Review

Praise for the previous editions:

"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
"In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." Dive Magazine

"...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" Diver Magazine


Praise for the previous editions:

"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
"In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." DIVE Magazine

"...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" DIVER Magazine



Table of Contents

0. Introduction About the 5th Edition

1. Principles of Underwater Photography

2. Digital Compacts, Mirrorless Cameras & Micro 4/3rds by Mario Vitalini

3. SLR Cameras

4. Diving To Take Photographs

5. The Mindset of a Successful Underwater Photographer

6. All About Lighting

7. Composition Underwater

8. Close-Up, Macro and Super Macro

9. Wide Angle

10. Three Deadly Sins by Kevin and Maggie Reed

Internet Resources and Suppliers

Glossary

Index

The Underwater Photographer

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    A Hardback by Martin Edge, Stuart Gibson

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/17/2020 12:04:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138211384, 978-1138211384
      ISBN10: 1138211389

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment and approaches to composition and lighting through to creating an individual style.

      The book features over 400 updated colour images - taken on numerous dives around the world - with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken, their strengths and weaknesses and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques: photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life, macro images and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment, processes and techniques including SLR Cameras, water contact lenses, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, micro four third systems, super macro techniques, motion blur, LED lighting and more.

      Packed with inspiring exa

      Trade Review

      Praise for the previous editions:

      "Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
      "In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." Dive Magazine

      "...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" Diver Magazine


      Praise for the previous editions:

      "Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
      "In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." DIVE Magazine

      "...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" DIVER Magazine



      Table of Contents

      0. Introduction About the 5th Edition

      1. Principles of Underwater Photography

      2. Digital Compacts, Mirrorless Cameras & Micro 4/3rds by Mario Vitalini

      3. SLR Cameras

      4. Diving To Take Photographs

      5. The Mindset of a Successful Underwater Photographer

      6. All About Lighting

      7. Composition Underwater

      8. Close-Up, Macro and Super Macro

      9. Wide Angle

      10. Three Deadly Sins by Kevin and Maggie Reed

      Internet Resources and Suppliers

      Glossary

      Index

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