HOW to CHOOSE an Underwater Camera and Housing | A Step-by-step guide

Hi guys,

I hope you find this mini-course module helpful in making the right choice on what camera and housing setup you might look to purchase. It’s a long one, so take down notes, and feel free to watch in sections by using the time stamps below.

If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and I’ll aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

Links to all products mentioned in the video can also be found below.

Happy diving and stay safe!

00:00 – Introduction
05:22 – What is an underwater camera and housing?
06:56 – Considerations before buying
07:00 – Considerations 1 – What do I need my gear for?
07:33 – Considerations 2 – What type of photography do I want to capture?
07:49 – Considerations 3 – Video? Photo? Both?
08:08 – Considerations 4 – What type of diving will I mainly do?
09:14 – Considerations 5 – Budget
10:48 – Considerations 6 – What gear do I already own?
11:17 – What does Matt use?
14:45 – Considerations 7 – How much weight am I willing to carry?
15:14 – Camera Choice
15:36 – Camera Choice 1 - RAW
17:19 – Camera Choice 2 – LCD
20:44 – Camera Choice 3 – Lens selection
24:04 – Camera Choice 4 – Manual Mode
25:04 – Camera Choice 5 – Burst/AF modes
27:45 – Camera Choice 6 – Buttons
29:52 – Camera Choice 7 – Other things to look for
32:02 – Housing Choice
32:58 – Housing Choice 1 – Features of housings
39:12 – Housing Choice 2 – Lens ports
43:30 – Housing Choice 3 – Button Layout + Customization
46:17 – Housing Choice 4 – Accessories


PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
• Underwater Presets: https://bit.ly/3fJK68h
• Olympus EM1 Mark II : https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Olympus EM1 Mark III: https://amzn.to/3BaNp3Y
• Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 Pro Lens: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Olympus PT-EP14 Housing: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Olympus EM5 Mark II: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Olympus PT-EP13 Housing:
• Olympus TG-6: https://amzn.to/3AXLDmt
• Olympus TG-6 Housing: https://amzn.to/2U1IMZk
• Smartphone Housing: https://amzn.to/2Vw1pVq
• Soft Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Anti-fog Inserts: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Housing Travel Bag: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Housing Travel Case: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Hi-speed SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3yRlzHZ
• Regular SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3kffNvz
• Freedive Mask: https://amzn.to/3xzJDie
• Freedive Snorkel J-tube: https://amzn.to/2Tadz5J

OTHER LINKS
• Olympus housing roadmap: https://amzn.to/2Vw1pVq


WANT TO LEARN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY?
Join me, Melissa Findley and Freediving Central in the amazing Whitsundays Oct 3-6th, 2021 for Australia’s first freedive and photography workshop. Shoot me an email [email protected] if you are interested.
I’m also running a handful of private Zoom underwater camera set-up and editing sessions. Email me if you are interested.


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• Website: https://www.etchdphotography.com

PRESETS
• Portrait Presets: https://bit.ly/2ClsNMg
• Underwater Presets: https://bit.ly/3fJK68h

MY PHOTOGRAPHY KIT
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• Underwater Camera: https://amzn.to/3bEtNZN
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• Teleconverter: https://amzn.to/3aR65up
• Travel Tripod: https://bit.ly/30YkgcB
• Waterproof Tripod: https://bit.ly/2YkzsyN
• Adventure Camera Clip: https://amzn.to/3f8ac4b
• Underwater Housing: https://amzn.to/3uxqwnI
• Memory Cards: https://amzn.to/3aR6fC1
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PHOTO EDITING PLUGINS
• Topaz Labs: Sharpen A.I - https://bit.ly/2XPikRT
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VIDEO EDITING
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DISCLAIMERS: A selection of the links above are Amazon + other affiliate codes, I do appreciate your support for the channel. If you use these codes while making your purchases I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.