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TIPS FOR UNDERWATER PICTURE-TAKING
When the flash reflector is positioned at or near the camera,
particles suspended in the water will be illuminated sharply
and will appear in the final print or transparency as white, out-
of-focus blotches. Hold the flash unit away from the camera,
as close to the subject as possible.
Film
Generally, the choice of what f1lm to use for underwater pho-
tography will be guided by the same considerations as in ordi-
nary photography. When underwater visibility is poor, howev-
er, faster films are a must.
Filters
Red is absorbed rapidly underwater, resulting in pictures with
an overall greenish or bluish cast. To avoid this effect with
color film, use an amber filter such as A2 or A12. With black-
and-white film, try sharp-cut series filters like Y44, Y48, Y52
or 056. These filters improve contrast by cutting underwater
haze and absorbing colors that spoil the effect of black-and-
white photos.
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