Using a wide-angle lens under water. This is why!

Many underwater photographers use a wide-angle lens on their camera. There are wet wide-angle lenses that can be placed on an underwater housing. There are also wide-angle lenses for your camera. A different port on the underwater housing is required for these cameras. Why a wide-angle lens? Let's explain it.

A general rule for underwater photography is: "Get close to your subject!".
Less water between the lens and the subject results in less backscatter on your photo. Your flashes are closer also. More color and contrast in your photos! But what about a larger subject? Normally, above water, you would have to take some distance for an overview photo.  You can solve this problem with a wide-angle lens. Or even more extreme: with a fisheye lens.

With a wide-angle lens you can photograh a larger subject from a short distance. You have less water between the lens and the subject. Resulting in less backscatter on your photos. Your photos are also more bright, because you can highlight the subject better with your flash(es). The further the light from your flash has to travel trough the water to the subject and back to the lens...... the more color and contrast will be lost. Keep that distance as small as possible! With a wide-angle lens you are able to stay closer to your subject!

Do you want to know what the wide-angle options are for your underwater camera? Contact us by email or telephone. We are happy to help you!