Tips & Tricks

Do you want to take your iPhone safely underwater and capture stunning underwater photos and videos? A Divevolk waterproof iPhone case is the answer. With the innovative Divevolk SeaTouch cases, your smartphone becomes a fully functional underwater camera waterproof down to 60 meters, with a touchscreen that works flawlessly underwater.

“Should I get a dome port, or is a wet lens a better choice?”

It’s a question we hear all the time at UWcamerastore.com and for good reason. If you're just getting into underwater photography or looking to upgrade your gear, deciding between a dome port and a wet lens is a big step. Both options have their strengths and limitations, and the right choice really comes down to your shooting style, camera setup, and what you want to capture beneath the surface.

In this blog, we’ll break down the differences and help you figure out which one fits your underwater world best.

Planning a holiday and bringing your underwater camera, waterproof camera or underwater housing? Whether you're snorkeling in tropical waters or planning a deep dive, the right preparation ensures a smooth experience and amazing underwater shots. Below are 8 practical tips for stress-free underwater photography.

Have you ever looked at your underwater photos after a dive and thought, “Why does everything look so... blue?” or “I swear those corals were way more colorful than this!” Don’t worry, you're not imagining things.

When we take photos underwater, especially without flash or artificial lights, the ocean tends to eat up a lot of the colors we see with our own eyes. Reds and oranges disappear first, leaving us with a lot of dull blues and greens.

So what’s the fix? Custom White Balance.

As underwater photographers, we ask a lot from our gear. We take it into saltwater, through sand and surf, and expect it to work flawlessly dive after dive. Protecting that gear, especially after it comes out of the water, is just as important as using it underwater. That’s where the Kraken Sports Rinse Bag really stands out.

When you shoot underwater photos or videos, you’ll often notice that the colors in your footage don’t look as vibrant as they do in real life. This happens because of how light behaves underwater. Thankfully, there are tools to fix this issue: red filters for your camera and blue (ambient) filters for your lights. In this blog, I’ll explain why these filters are essential, how they work, and how they can dramatically enhance your underwater footage.

Tripods are incredibly useful accessories for underwater photographers and videographers. They help stabilize your camera, position strobes or video lights, allowing you to explore new creative possibilities and elevate your work.

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Split shots, also called half-in, half-out or over-under shots, are loved because they blend what's above and below water. Picture an island with palm trees and fish swimming beneath, or someone diving in. These shots make holiday scenes more exciting by showing two worlds at once.

Capturing stunning split shots involves careful attention to detail, especially when it comes to managing the water line. Here's a simpler breakdown to help you nail those underwater masterpieces:

Start by selecting an 8" dome or even a larger dome for your camera housing. This larger dome size helps create a smoother transition at the waterline, giving you better image quality both above and below the surface. Combine it with a super wide-angle or fisheye lens capable of focusing closely, typically around 30 cm or closer. This setup ensures you capture the entire scene in stunning detail.

Ikelite underwater systems published a video with tips & trics for Split shots.

When shooting split shots, achieving the

Underwater photography is just amazing, but capturing its beauty requires more than just a camera and a housing. To truly improve your underwater shots, consider adding ambient filters to your strobes or videolight.