What does an underwater video system cost? Like anything else, the start up cost of getting into underwater video spans a range depending on the results and features you require. Basic underwater digital video systems w/o lights start around $900 new. At the far high end, a full featured prosumer-level HD system including HIDlights and [...]

After diving with your video rig, you’ll have a tape full of video to review. But, before you show it to your friends, chances are you’ll want to do some editing and also put it on some form of media that’s easy to share with others.

Most rules of topside video are applicable when shooting underwater video. Composition involves the same elements and guidelines such as the rule of thirds, leading looks, leading lines, and color balance. However, the underwater environment adds some new challenges to conquer in order to get decent video. Here are the sections of this article to [...]

As underwater still photography benefits from strobes, underwater video is better with video lights. Water strips warm colors from sunlight as you dive deeper. Artificial lights sources (video lights) help to add the warm colors back into your shots during daylight, and they provide a primary source of light during night dives. If you’re new [...]

It’s important to consider the size, weight, and drag of an underwater video system. What’s right or wrong depends on your type of diving and the results you are trying to get. If you are a recreational diver who travels a lot by air, you may want to sacrifice some other features in favor of [...]