We've all been there. Use these tips to ensure you maximize your dive time, reduce frustration, and bring home the best possible images when taking underwater photos and videos.

TUTORIAL VIDEOS THAT I MENTION
https://youtu.be/SC6o00h53Xo
https://youtu.be/YEcbVIgUanY
https://youtu.be/wgwneqYWoRQ
https://youtu.be/duzg3LagR5Y

LEARN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
10 chapters, articles and videos with everything you need to know:
https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/learn

MY PHOTO EQUIPMENT
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– Canon R5: https://amzn.to/3XkgBiZ
– Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye: https://www.backscatter.com/Canon-8-15mm-f4-Lens?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L: https://www.backscatter.com/Canon-RF-14-35mm-f-4-L-IS-USM-Lens?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Sea&Sea MDX-R5 housing: https://www.backscatter.com/Sea-Sea-Canon-EOS-R5-Underwater-Housing-MDX-R5_2?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Zen DP-230 Dome Port: https://www.backscatter.com/Zen-230mm-Underwater-Glass-Dome-Port-Sea-and-Sea?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Backscatter MW4300 Light (x2): https://www.backscatter.com/Backscatter-Macro-Wide-Underwater-Video-Light-MW-4300?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Retra Flash PRO (x2): https://www.backscatter.com/Retra-Flash-Pro-Underwater-Strobe?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– Ultralight Control Systems: https://www.backscatter.com/brand/Ultralight/department/Hardware/product-category/Clamps?affiliate=U2FsdGVkX1+5HP8BlhLkagWnVwymT4hAXsf4ct8uMAM=
– SportDiver smartphone case: https://amzn.to/3W9ZmQM
– GoPro HERO9 Black: https://amzn.to/3QALQnY
– See all my photo equipment : https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/gear/

ULTIMATE EQUIPMENT GUIDES
Guide to the best strobes: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-strobe-comparison/
Best Video Lights Guide: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/video-light-comparison/
Best macro diopters: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/best-macro-diopters/

Appreciate!
-Brent

0:01 – Introduction
1:11 – Checking the camera
2:52 – Always use your dome port cover
3:57 p.m. – Listen to the dive site briefing
4:45 – Have a vision for your photo
5:21 – Review your images
6:29 – Always check strobe positioning
7:27 – Always prepare a checklist

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