Pro Dive International

About the Course
The Intermediate Digital Underwater Photography Course is a one-day course designed for beginning and amateur photographers who want to learn to take better underwater photographs by use of the manual controls on the camera. The course is recommended for individuals who are comfortable with the auto functions of a digital camera and already familiar with the basics of underwater photography.

The course is divided into three sections: classroom, diving, and review. We will spend the morning discussing u/w photo topics and new terminology, work with the more advanced cameras and learn how to apply new skills while underwater. Next, we will board the Pro Diver II to shoot on Ft. Lauderdale’s best wreck and reef dives! After the diving portion of the course we will review your photos and discuss ways improve your skills for your next underwater photo dive.

The SEA&SEA DX-1G Camera and Housing are included or you may use your own camera and underwater housing.

Topics Covered
• Understanding White Balance
• Manual Exposure and Settings
• Exposure
• Aperture/ F-Stops
• Depth of Field
• Shutter Speed
• ISO Settings (Sensor sensitivity)
• RAW vs. Jpeg
• Auto/Program Settings and why not to use them
• Focus Metering Modes
• Understanding Histograms
• External Strobes and Lighting
• Diffusers
• Types of Lighting
• Strobe Techniques
• Backscatter and How to Prevent it
• Intermediate Photograph Composition
• Rule of Thirds
• Wide Angle
• Macro Photography
• Subject Selection

Entry Requirements:
Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification from another certification organization.
Proficient Buoyancy Control
Basic Understanding of U/W Photography and Terminology

You must be at least 12 years of age and to participate in the course.

Equipment Needed:
You will need the following equipment for the course:

•  Mask, fins and snorkel
•  Wetsuit*
•  BCD with low-pressure inflator system*
•  Single-hose regulator with alternate-air-source device*
•  Submersible pressure gauge*
•  Depth gauge*
•  Bottom timing device (dive computers preferred)*
•  Underwater Camera & Housing (You may use your own or we will provide the SEA&SEA DX-1G)

* Available for rental

All Pro Dive students are eligible for special discount pricing on equipment purchased in our full-service retail dive center. Rental equipment is available on request.

Schedule & Dates:
The class is generally conducted over one day. Alternate schedules are available.

8 hour Course
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM - Class
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Ocean Dive 1 & 2 and Photo Reviw

Price
$275 – 8 hrs (2 tank dive)

Course cost includes classroom, two ocean boat dives, tanks, weights and all course materials; SEA&SEA DX-1G camera and housing.

Combined Course Pricing
$495 - 2 Day Course - 16 hrs (4 tank dives)
$695 - 3 Day Course - 24 hrs (6 tank dives)
$825 - 4 Day Course - 30 hrs (7 tank dives)

More Coursework options:
Introduction to Digital Underwater Photography
Intermediate Digital Underwater Photography
Advanced Digital Underwater Photography
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop for Underwater Photography

Register Now:
Please call us at 954-776-3483 or 1-800-PRO-DIVE to reserve your spot in an uw photography course. For more information, please give us a call, or email us.