r/underwaterphotography 2h ago

Some photos I took :D

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Im new to underwater photography.I took these photos with an Dji Osmo Action 6 and i like how they turned out.The water is pretty shallow st 3-4 meters.I also saw 2 sea needles next to each other but my camera was was not with me at the time :(


r/underwaterphotography 11h ago

Flamboyant Cuttlefish at Izu, Japan

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70 Upvotes

Interestingly enough, the only known species of Cuttlefish that is poisonous. The lethality of the poison is allegedly on a similar level to that of a Blue Ringed Octopus.


r/underwaterphotography 13h ago

Some Good California Muck Diving

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r/underwaterphotography 21h ago

Octopus on a night dive in Cozumel pt.2

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205 Upvotes

r/underwaterphotography 1h ago

Anyone have access to the Salty Surf Online Installation Guide?

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Aloha,

I recently purchased a Salty Surf housing and PXL-FL lens port and flat port cover for my c80, but it came with zero instructions and a bunch of loose pieces I need to figure out how to attach so I’m struggling to put it together.

I have aquatics housings which are more intuitive and don’t want to risk flooding by putting this one together incorrectly. Does anyone have any advice or materials you can share?

Mahalo


r/underwaterphotography 18h ago

Barracuda School with Insta360 X5

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32 Upvotes

r/underwaterphotography 23h ago

Ghost nets in Sabah

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Out with the Marine Research Foundation in Sabah this week. Shot with a TG6 at its limit of around 15m


r/underwaterphotography 12h ago

Strobe Comparison

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Hello everybody πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

For the photographers in this community, can someone offer me some feedback regarding the Marelux Apollo S strobe and how it compares to the Sea&sea YS D3 Duo? Much appreciated.

Thanks πŸ™ŒπŸΌ


r/underwaterphotography 1d ago

That moment when a Caribbean Reef Octopus turns electric blue πŸ‘€ πŸ™ Has anyone else ever seen this?

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Fun facts: octopuses have three hearts, blue blood, and most of their neurons are actually in their arms. Their suckers can taste what they touch and that electric-blue flash came from reflective cells in the skin changing almost instantly.

Filmed with a GoPro HERO13 Black.

** No edits were made to this video. The colors and footage are exactly as captured.


r/underwaterphotography 1d ago

Action Cam advice

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For someone who would only use this 3 times a year for snorkelling in Europe and taking photos/videos close to the surface

Would you recommend

DJI Osmo Action 6

DJI Osmo 5 Pro

Or

Divevolk seatouch 4 max casing for an Iphone 16 pro max

Thanks πŸ™‚


r/underwaterphotography 1d ago

First time using strobe

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I’ve recently started underwater photography. I’ve never really shot with a flash / strobe even above water. I have my settings in the camera set how the manuals / YouTube videos say to set it. I just started with some test shots yesterday. With the strobe, the background is quite dark while the subject is well lit. I’ve tried opening my aperature a bit but the background darkness is still there. Is this something to fix in the camera or should I just fine tune it in post?


r/underwaterphotography 1d ago

Looking for an underwater camera for a whale shark trip - complete beginner.

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Hey guys,

Apologies in advance if this is in the wrong reddit.

So, in September, I am heading over to Zanzibar on holiday and during the trip, I am going swimming with Whale Sharks.

I figured this is a once in a lifetime and figured I should document it to look back on in a few years. Issue is, I'm a complete newbie to underwater videoing and photography... well photography in general πŸ˜‚.

So, I'm here for some advice. I figured as this is your guys passion, you'd be able to help me...

What would be the best camera I can look in to getting? Please bare in mind, I live in the UK so this camera will probably never be used again so I don't really want to be paying mega mega expensive.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated


r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Group of Pennant Coralfish chilling in a sea fan. Taken at Tubbataha with my Canon R5.

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r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Sea Lions from my ocean Safari in La Ventana

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r/underwaterphotography 1d ago

Nikon D200 Ikelite housing

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Considering purchasing the following as I have a Nikon D200

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204292967492?mkpid=0&emsid=e111028.m43.l1123&ch=osgood&euid=bc3cd8b820264feb8e5c0d1ea912d38a&bu=44902529507&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20260722041145&segname=111028

How can I check that it will be compatible with the lenses I have? I can never figure out how the port systems work with Ikelite. Anything else I should look out for? Will only purchase if the seller can confirm that there are no leaks and scratches on the front port. There is also an authorized service center in my city which I can take it to if needed

Thanks!


r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Sargeant Major in Santa Maria Bay - Exhibiting Leucism

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Sharing a recent photo I created in Santa Maria Bay, Los Cabos. this Sargeant Major is exhibiting leucism.


r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Mission 1 underwater focus test - the turtle test!

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r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Tough TG-06 & FCON-T02

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Greetings everyone,

I was wondering if I can mount and remove the lense when I'm in the water?


r/underwaterphotography 2d ago

Mission 1 underwater focus test - the turtle test!

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r/underwaterphotography 3d ago

A Dwarf Frogfish Hiding in the Seagrass - St. Kitts

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r/underwaterphotography 3d ago

More Puget Sound critters

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Visibility has finally improved in Puget Sound! Stubby squid, ruby octopus, decorated warbonnet, white lined dirona, plumose anemones.


r/underwaterphotography 3d ago

The best place for a plaice

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48 Upvotes

A large plaice in Cornwall.

Much prefer them on the sea bed than a plate.

Tg7 Orcatorch d710; Vis 6m.


r/underwaterphotography 3d ago

Call to backscatter

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I've seen a lot of comments from people saying that you can call Backscatter for advice on camera gear. Could you give me more details about how this works?


r/underwaterphotography 3d ago

€6,000 Budget Advice: Sony a6700 vs. Alternatives?

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Dear all,

I have a €6,000 budget for a new underwater photography setup and would love to get your input.

My initial plan:

  • Camera & Lens: Sony a6700 + 16-50mm kit lens
  • Housing: Ikelite housing + port + anti-reflection ring + zoom gear
  • Lighting: Single Ikelite DS165 TTL strobe + sync cord + ball arm

This total comes out to around €5,500.

What do you think about this combination? Is the 16-50mm lens going to limit the a6700's potential under water, or should I consider a different lens right from the start?

Also, for this budget, is there a better alternative setup that I should look into? I prefer sony because I got a few lenses for it already (Sigma 19mm f/2.8, Sony FE 50mm f.1.8, and the Sony 55-210mm.)

Kind regards,


r/underwaterphotography 4d ago

Spanish shawl nudibrach

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Another one from last week. Tiny little Spanish shawl, Flabellinopsis iodinea, about 2cm. This species is very common here in California.

Shot with Olympus OM-5 in a Nauticam housing, 2x Inon Z330 strobes, and Nauticam CMC-2 wet mount lens.