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Wide Angle Underwater

Started Nov 21, 2019 | Discussions thread
PHXAZCRAIG
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Re: A few wider shots

The divemaster in Roatan has told me a few stories about other cameramen.  One came from Germany with 12 big domed film cameras, all identical with 36 exposure rolls loaded.  He had a couple of assistants, all of whom - plus the divemaster - carried two more cameras each.  This guy would find a big barrel cactus and swim around taking shots of it from every angle until all the cameras were out of film.   Magazine sponsored.

So, I guess it would be possible to have the divemaster carry something, but it would really disrupt the normal dive pattern as he could not then carry his speargun.

I don't think the logistics of transport would be all that bad, other than the added weight. I would have to pack the housing  in checked luggage though - no room in the carryon.

I do have a GoPro, and have thought of using it for years on the macro port.   Never took it underwater, and haven't used it in years.   Never really did anyway.  I'm not much on video.

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