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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.

We regularly receive questions from action cam users. How can I get more vibrant colors in my footage? What should I consider when it comes to lighting? Why are my shots so shaky, and how can I fix that? In this article, we share useful tips to help you level up your underwater action cam results.

Ever tried taking the perfect underwater shot… only to mess it up with a shaky finger or a touchscreen that just won’t cooperate with your dive gloves?

We feel you.

That’s exactly why the DIVEVOLK External Shutter exists and trust us, it’s a perfect accessory for Divevolk users!

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.

If you’ve ever tried to photograph a tiny nudibranch doing something adorable (or just existing), you already know: macro photography underwater is a game of patience, precision, and the right gear. And when it comes to gear, Nauticam’s Super Macro Converter 3 (SMC-3) is quickly becoming a favorite tool for underwater shooters who like to get up close and personal with the smallest critters in the sea.

So, what makes this new version special? Let’s dive in.

Looking for a lighting setup that does it all without filling your dive bag or emptying your wallet? The Weefine WFS07 might be just what you need. It's a hybrid underwater strobe and video light that promises serious performance in a compact body.

At UWCameraStore.com, we focus on the gear that makes a difference underwater and lights like the WFS07 are what get us excited. If you’re shooting macro critters or wide reefscenes, this unit is built to handle both stills and video with ease.

If you use an Olympus Tough camera with the PT-059 housing, the Ring Light 1500 is a great choice for underwater photography. It’s easy to use and provides powerful lighting for your shots. Here’s why it’s ideal for Olympus Tough users:

If you've browsed photography forums or chatted with experienced photographers, you've probably come across the advice: "Consider upgrading from the kit lens." And in most traditional photography, especially topside, that suggestion makes sense. Many kit lenses, like the Sony 16–50mm PZ or Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm EZ, are budget-friendly but may not offer the sharpness, build quality, or low-light performance of more premium lenses.

But when it comes to underwater photography, things change especially once wet lenses come into play.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a travel-friendly, full-frame mirrorless camera that doesn’t skimp on features, especially for underwater shooting, the Sony A7C II should definitely be on your radar. It’s the kind of camera that makes you do a double take. Wait, that compact body houses what kind of tech?

Let’s dive into what makes the Sony A7C II such an intriguing choice for divers, snorkelers, and underwater image makers alike.