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PADI Digital Underwater Photography

Even if you have never used a digital camera before, the PADI Digital Underwater Photography course will teach you what equipment you'll need and how to prepare it so that it remains watertight. You will also learn basic underwater photo techniques while diving in an environmentally friendly manner.

What is required?

  • Minimum age - 10 years old
  • PADI Open Water/ Junior Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another training organization)

What is in this Course?

  • 1 Theory session (3 hours)
  • 5 Open Water Scuba Dives
  • PADI Digital Underwater Photographer (DUP) Manual
  • Full equipment rental (including digital camera with housing!)
  • 2D/3N Full board trip to Malaysia (Pulau Dayang/Tioman)
  • Instructor fees (ratio for practical sessions - 6 students : 1 instructor)
  • Certification fees

What will you be learning?

Digital Underwater Photography Level 1

  • General digital photography
  • Digital underwater photography
  • Basic underwater shooting
  • The PADI SEA Method
  • Digital Underwater Photography Level 2

  • File formats and image resolutions
  • Examining and adjusting exposure
  • Getting sharp pictures underwater
  • Composing your photos for maximum effect
  • Basic underwater strobe use
  • Using built in/external flash
  • Processing images

Where it will be conducted?

Theory Lesson

How long does it take?

Our PADI Digital Underwater Photography Courses are conducted on a weekly basis from March till November 2007. The recommended duration of the course is one week, however, if required, it can be customized to suit your schedule. Below is a schedule of how our courses are usually arranged.


Recommended One Week course
  Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Week 1   Digital Underwater Photography Theory
7 - 10pm
    Depart Malaysia
7pm
  Return Singapore
9pm

How much does it cost?

  • SGD520 Malaysia, 2D3N Dayang Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (No hidden costs)
  • SGD460 Malaysia, 2D3N Dayang Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (Without camera rental, no hidden costs)
  • SGD540 Malaysia, 2D3N Tioman Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (No hidden costs)
  • SGD480 Malaysia, 2D3N Tioman Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (Without camera rental, no hidden costs)

  • Take on the PADI Enriched Air Diver Course to increase your dive time and capture more fantastic photos!

     

    How to register?

    Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.

    • Personal and Rental Information (Register Online)
    • PADI Liability Form (Print Form)

    And also bring along

    • Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
    • Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)