Water photography (surf)

used to dive before asthma struck

a ''dive-shop'' would steer you in the right direction..? probably the expensive route though ..:lol:

I would base my expenditure on future expected results

dive North Sea round St Abbs - shallow - a waterproof P&S would do
spend money to dive deep in Malta or Red Sea and i would buy a wp camera housing with flash

did some 50m+ dives in Malta - to this day wish I had had a decent camera system.....:bang:
 
Download Fibreglass and Megapixels movie if you're into this sort of stuff. A great insight into surf photography from north shore of Hawaii.
 
I used to use a point and shoot in a dedicated housing, DSLR housings are a bit too expensive and take a bit to much maintanence for me. They are also really heavy, but ultimatly the best option for the highest quality pics

Another option is the EWA marine slr bags. Great for surface sports, not so good for diving, they don't deal that well with pressure and don't leak but can shrink wrap your camera
 
Matt_B said:
Download Fibreglass and Megapixels movie if you're into this sort of stuff. A great insight into surf photography from north shore of Hawaii.
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Just checked out the trailer and it looks fantastic. Couldn't find it in the UK so ordered it from the US! Cheers for the heads up.
I did see those ewa marine housings but I can't say I'd be comfortable putting a good few hundred pounds worth of equipment in one and then taking it out into surf.
Cheers for the replies :)

Anyone out there taking surf shots?
 
adamgtp said:
Just checked out the trailer and it looks fantastic. Couldn't find it in the UK so ordered it from the US! Cheers for the heads up.
I did see those ewa marine housings but I can't say I'd be comfortable putting a good few hundred pounds worth of equipment in one and then taking it out into surf.
Cheers for the replies :)

Anyone out there taking surf shots?
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They are no more prone to leak then a housing but are a leap of faith. The trouble with hard housings is the cost (think £1.1)k and then you need extra ports (£300 ish) for each lens which is hard to maintain and heavy. For protecting a few hundreds worth of slr on the surface they are overkill (the housings) although I think the only choice for diving. The EWA bags are a good option
 
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For sea kayaking shots I use an Olympus U 850 SW. Just stuff it in buoyancy aid pocket on a landyard, no housing. Wash in fresh water immediately after use. No problems.

The downside is a limited zoom and less control. Having said that at times you don't want to let go of the paddle for too long.

Ken
 
adamgtp said:
Just checked out the trailer and it looks fantastic. Couldn't find it in the UK so ordered it from the US! Cheers for the heads up.
I did see those ewa marine housings but I can't say I'd be comfortable putting a good few hundred pounds worth of equipment in one and then taking it out into surf.
Cheers for the replies :)

Anyone out there taking surf shots?
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Adam, yes sorry forgot to say, its download only from America.

I dabble a bit in surf/kitesurf stuff.
 
For Dive Stuff check out wetpixel forums. All the info you need although I might be able to help out a bit with any specific questions?
 
Not hugely interested in taking dive photos to be honest, I just like looking at them and hearing about the equipment! I'll check out the forums. Mainly surfing stuff for me though :)
 
i would like to take a few pics, but underwater equipment is to expensive :(
 
All my underwater shots were taken with an old Canon Powershot running CHDK firmware so I can shoot RAW.
Bought the proper UW housing for it, along with a semi-decent Sea&Sea strobe. You really need to get the flash off camera for anything underwater, otherwise all your shots will be ruined with backscatter.

I'd love to take my DSLR under, but the reality is you're looking at around £5k for the setup (Housing, Fisheye, Domeport etc), it's massively bulky and your diving becomes about taking photos, as opposed to enjoying the dive and taking memories.

You can get decent results with a point & shoot though:


CRW_0118 by Chris.Bibby, on Flickr


Typical Reef Shot by Chris.Bibby, on Flickr


Blue Spotted Stingray - Taeniura lymma by Chris.Bibby, on Flickr


Moray by Chris.Bibby, on Flickr
 
adamgtp said:
Is there anyone on here into water photography? Especially surf photography and surface stuff, although I'd love to hear about dive stuff too.
How did you get into it? Just bite the bullet and buy a housing for your dslr or start off with a waterproof point and shoot or similar? I'm looking to start but water housings are a huge expense! Any recommendations on what to go for?

Would be cool to see people's photos if they're willing to post :)
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Found this at Directgov jobs:

These are the details of the job selected
SURF PHOTOGRAPHERVacancy from
Job No:NEQ/39472
WageMEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Hours20 PER WEEK, BETWEEN MONDAY-SUNDAY FLEXIBLE
LocationCOASTAL AREAS THROUGHOUT UK TR7
DurationTemporary
Date posted26 January 2011
Pension detailsNo details held
Description
This is a self employed vacancy Part time surf photographer required. Enthusiastic and friendly person. Must have positive attitude for success. References essential. Will be taking photos of surfers at beginner to intermediate level on beaches local to them. Good rate of commission. All equipment supplied. . Working weekends and other days throughout the holiday season. This post could be on a jobshare basis. Temporary for the summer season. Own camera desireable but can be provided. Self-employed people are responsible for paying their own National Insurance contributions and Tax. For information on how benefits are affected and whether entitlement may be lost, speak to a Jobcentre Plus Adviser.
How to apply
You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jason Jenkins at Snappy Surfer, jason@snappysurfer.com.
Employer
Snappy Surfer
 
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