Section 1: Above and Below Water 1

An introduction into my journey in the world of digital photography. From my first digital camera - A Canon A20 to the Canon G2 and then the Nikon D100.

Section 2: Above and Below Water 2

One of the first photos taken with my Nikon D100 and the purchase of my first digital underwater housing for my D100.

Section 3: Digital Equipment Costs

A list of some of the equipment that I have purchased to do digital underwater photography and the cost of that equipment. Some of these prices may have changed since they were purchased.

Section 4: First Digital Dive Trip

My first trip with a digital underwater SLR system was to the shipwrecks and artificial reefs of South Carolina. See some of the images taken on that trip.

Section 5: Digital Work Flow

Information about my photo/dive log, Nikon View software, Adobe Camera Raw software and IMatch database software.

Section 5A: 2006 Digital Work Flow Revised

Changes that I have made to my digital work flow that I have found extremely important.

Section 6: Peace of Mind - Digital File Storage Device

Information about the digital storage device that I use and thoughts about digital backup.

Section 7: Nikon Edit Software

The software that came with the Nikon D100 camera is easy to use and makes the conversion from Raw to Tiff or Jpeg less painless for the computer challenged photographer.

Section 8: My First Caribbean Digital SLR Photo Trip

I traveled on the Nekton Rorqual to the waters off Cuba for a week of sun, fun and the trials and tribulations of underwater photography.

Section 9: Digital Image Formats

A discussion on Raw, Tiff and Jpeg formats for the digital photographer. Also information on write times for compact flash cards.

Section 10: Digital Underwater Photography in New Jersey

I don't think that there are too many places where it is harder to take photographs than in New Jersey. See how I did.

Section 11: The Nikon 12-24mm Zoom Lens

At last, a true wide angle lens for the D100. These are some examples of the lens after spending a couple of days with West Indian Manatees in Florida.

Section 12: Histograms

I believe that this is the most important aspect of digital SLR photography for the underwater photographer. If you learn one thing from this entire section of my web site, learn this.

Section 13: Manual Exposure and the Digital Rebel

On a trip to the northern Bahamas with friends, I had the chance to observe the Canon digital Rebel in action and to make some determinations as to the best way to shoot it. I also learned some old lessons for myself.

Section 14: Shooting Wide Angle

On a trip to the northwest Bahamas, I shot wide angle with the D100 and the Nikon 12-24mm zoom lens. I went back to camera and metering basics and was very pleased with the outcome. The histogram made the results much more pleasing.

Section 15: Correcting Overexposed Images with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements

Here is an example of saving an overexposed image and then taking it to make a completely new image. This is a great technique for digital photographers.

Section 16: Using the Dust and Scratches Filter and the History Brush to Eliminate Backscatter in Adobe Photoshop

This technique will help you to eliminate backscatter from an underwater image. This technique does not work with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Section 17: Choosing the Correct Port for the Nexus housing and the Nikon 12-24mm Lens

After extensive testing, I have found the right combination of port, port extension and diopter for this combination.

My digital photo plan is to have backups of all my data. Originally, it seemed like overkill. When disaster does strike, you realize that proper planning is essential.

I had the opportunity to use this lens for some real life testing with Atlantic spotted dolphins, southern stingrays and loggerhead turtles.

Another example of fixing an underexposed jpeg using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

It's time to move on. I am taking my next step in the world of underwater digital SLR Photography.

I have completed one season in New Jersey with the D200 and the new Subal housing. I have also tried a new Tamron macro lens to see how it compares witht my el-Cheapo Sigma

For 2007, I am going to try TTL using an Ikelite adapter for my D200 housing and on a Bahamas trip, I am going to try something called a Magic Filter

I have tried the Magic Filter in the Bahamas. See how it worked here. I also tried my hand at underwater panoramas. Take a look.