PADI Digital Underwater Photography Course - DUP
PADI Digital Underwater Photography- What is it?
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - How does it work?
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - Where will I dive?
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - What does it cost?
Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros.
What You Learn on the Digital Underwater Photography specialty
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
- The PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly
- The three primary principles for good underwater photos
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - How does it work?
Prerequisites for the Digital Underwater Photography Specialty
To enroll, you must have a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
Your Underwater Photography Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver course credits (at our instructor’s discretion) as the first dive in the PADI Underwater Photographer course.
As with all PADI courses we will get you to complete the Independent study prior to the course; we will get the PADI Digital Underwater Photography specialty manual to you so you can read it and complete the knowledge reviews. The PADI Digital Underwater Photography crew pak shortens the learning curve with tips and hints from the pros.
Topics covered include :
- Basic photography tips
- Strobe diagrams for a variety of effects
- Tips for eliminating backscatter
- An explanation of the various digital file formats
- How to bring back the color in your images
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning, around 7.00 - 7.30am, and then bring you to our office where we complete the paperwork, check the equipment and knowledge reviews before heading off for two stunning dives at Tulamben. Dive 1 and Dive 2 involve understanding how to use your camera system and how to really improve the photos you take. When we get back we will also teach you how to get those photos from your camera to your computer and how to do some basic editing in order to make the photo's look much nicer.
The Instructor will then log your dives and issue your PADI certification. You are now a PADI Digital Underwater Photography Diver!
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - Where will I dive?
During the PADI Digital Underwater Photography specialty course you will be diving in Tulamben which is one of Bali's best diving locations for photography. Tulamben has masses of marine life to photograph, many of which is macro life or beautiful scenery from the wreck. It is the perfect environment for the PADI DUP course.
PADI Digital Underwater Photography - What does it cost?
The PADI Digital Underwater Photography Course costs USD230.00 per person and includes:
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch and drinks
- All scuba equipment for the course
- Two (2) dives at Tulamben
- All PADI materials
- Log book and certification
- PADI Instructor fees
- Park and Porter fees
- Dive Insurance
There are NO HIDDEN extras!
If you are in any doubt about which program to take please contact us as we have the latest and most professional advice for you.
