Underwater photography for beginners (on a budget) - Scuba and Sailing Ep 268

Jamie’s underwater photography advice for beginners on a budget comes from first-hand experience and practice. Look for his THREE TOP RECOMMENDATIONS for successful photography coming up…

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00:00 Underwater photography on a budget – intro
00:25 Diving footage showing camera type
02:20 Jamie’s photography credentials
02:42 Underwater photography – extreme learning curve
03:52 Sabah coast- where this footage was shot
04:19 Underwater photography equipment
06:04 Tip snorkelling with an underwater camera
06:31 Underwater macro photography – nudibranch obsession
07:52 @OMSYSTEMCameras Tough TG5 underwater camera and equipment
09:13 Examples of TG5 footage
09:47 Underwater lighting and colour
10:58 Don’t forget the beauty of coral
12:15 Based on our experience, TOP 3 recommendations:
12:49 @GoPro – best for videography
14:51 Olympus Tough TG4/5/6 – best budget camera for underwater
15:58 @sealifecameras – perfect starter to build your own set-up

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All shot on the west coast of beautiful Sabah – @SabahTourismOfficial
Best budget underwater cameras:
@OMSYSTEMCameras Tough TG4, TG5 and TG6
@GoPro Any iteration!
@sealifecameras Build your own set-up

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