How to photograph landscapes, portraits and night lights has already been explained by a thousand times. Let's discuss something inoreigatory, for example, underwater shooting.
Yes, it is possible to shoot on the smartphone not only on land, but also under water. Underwater shooting is an unusual way to tell about your hobby, show yourself from the new side. And if you think that creating such photos is a difficult matter, requiring special training, then we assure that everything is exactly the opposite.
Since the manufacturers of smartphones began to apply waterproof layers in the designs, the underwater photography has become much more accessible, although heifies the popularity of traditional. Which side to come to her? First, let's figure it out how to protect your smartphone from the destructive effects of water.
IP protection rating
The widespread characteristic of gadgets today was the international IP protection code. It indicates how reliably the smartphone is protected from the penetration of water and dust.
The indicators of IP67 and IP68 are most often found. The first digit indicates a degree of dustproof. 6 - the maximum level in which the insides of the smartphone is completely protected from dust.
The second figure refers to water resistance. The device with an indicator 7 withstands the immersion into the water to a depth of up to 1 meter, but not more than 30 minutes. Level 8 protection is stronger: it allows for a depth to 2 meters for a period of up to 30 minutes.
Please note: today in the world there is no 100% waterproof smartphones. So far, the highest degree of protection is IP68.
Waterproof case
If the manufacturer did not provide in the design of the sucks against water, the smartphone can be placed in a plastic A hermetic case and dive with him, how much the soul of you - not a drop of fresh or salty water will not be leaning inside. Most covers are suitable for different models, their main indicator is the screen diagonal.
Phones with a high class IP waterfrost covers are optional, although it is worth noting that such protection will not be superfluous: much depends on the chemical composition of the water, so each immersion is somewhat affects the sealing layer and in time leads To its destruction. In addition, even the insides of the smartphone are protected from moisture exposure, external elements of the case are subject to it. As for devices without dust / water protection, they are completely contraindicated without waterproof case.
Let's start shooting!
Once you have figured out the degree of IP in your smartphone and chose a suitable case for it, you can move on to practice. Let's take a closer look at the aquatic environment and find out how it differs from the terrestrial one.
Lighting
On land, in normal lighting conditions, a shot can look amazing, but underwater everything changes. Water is a completely different medium, it has the ability to refract light and can give the frame dynamics, unique effects and patterns.
In terrestrial photography, there is a concept of "golden hour", which is actually not an hour, but a much smaller gap between morning and evening. The best time to shoot underwater is from 10 am to 2 pm when the sun is at its highest point and provides the most light underwater.
Water transparency
To get shots with good detail, you need to select reservoirs with clear water. In muddy water, photos lose a lot of clarity, but this can also be a good solution if you want to capture a non-standard effect or convey special emotions.
Dynamic
There is more freedom of movement underwater than on land: you can be higher than the subject, lower or at the same level. It's also easier to experiment with angles, so it's easier to create a series of action shots in motion from different angles underwater.
Other considerations for underwater shooting
There are a few things to keep in mind before shooting underwater.
- Fully charge the smartphone. A charged battery saves you worry and allows you to concentrate on shooting.
- Turn on the camera before the smartphone is sealed in the case. The fact is that the case does not allow the use of touch controls, and underwater it would be problematic.
- Use the volume button to take a picture. This setting is present in the vast majority of smartphones. Just in case, get to know her in advance.
- Wipe the lens. Before the light rays reach the matrix, they have to overcome an additional barrier in the form of transparent plastic. Crystal clear case and lens for clear photos.
- Take many pictures. Underwater, shooting conditions are constantly changing - you move, objects around you move, waves create a unique series of highlights. Not all photos are of acceptable quality, so take as many photos as you can so you have plenty to choose from on land.
