The Underwater Photographer, Second Edition

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Summary: NOT a great book
Review: Martin Edge's book should be considered a Bible for the underwater photographer, particularly for those diving with housed SLR's. Jim Church's books on the Nikonos system and on composition, are extremely helpful, but Martin Edge provides clear and to the point advice for the housed Nikon SLR user, as well as providing general instruction in uw photography. I'm a professional photographer on land, but a newbie to underwater photography, and I found this book appropriate for both levels of experience. If you plan to do uw photography, buy it. If you plan to use a housed SLR, buy it twice!

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Summary: Superb
Review: Martin Edge's book should be considered a Bible for the underwater photographer, particularly for those diving with housed SLR's. Jim Church's books on the Nikonos system and on composition, are extremely helpful, but Martin Edge provides clear and to the point advice for the housed Nikon SLR user, as well as providing general instruction in uw photography. I'm a professional photographer on land, but a newbie to underwater photography, and I found this book appropriate for both levels of experience. If you plan to do uw photography, buy it. If you plan to use a housed SLR, buy it twice!

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Summary: A must for beginning and experienced u/w photographers.
Review: Martin's book is an excellent read for all levels of photographers. Rather than concentrating on the technical workings of the camera, which numerous books do, this book is about taking pictures - choosing subjects, planning composition and generally thinking about what you are doing (his TC system - "think and consider"). My u/w results improved 1000 fold as a result (and, I have to admit, having been on his course and his 1997 expedition to Sipadan!). Should give something to u/w photographers at all levels.

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Summary: One of the Best.....
Review: This would have to be one of the best presented books I've seen. A really complete work, covering everything from basic principals of imaging, through to digital darkroom techniques. Practical tips and tricks, and nice personal touch commentary. Currently my favourite book on UW photography.

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Summary: One of the Best.....
Review: This would have to be one of the best presented books I've seen. A really complete work, covering everything from basic principals of imaging, through to digital darkroom techniques. Practical tips and tricks, and nice personal touch commentary. Currently my favourite book on UW photography.