Practicing in a pool?

[The Kraken]

A pool is an excellent place to practice your buoyancy skills.
Remember, the greatest amount of air compression/expansion is in the first 15 feet.
If you can find a tank that's 12' or so, you're good to go!

Safe dives . . . .
Safer ascents,

the K

 

[PARADISE HUNTER]

Great advice. I happen to be going to the high school pool tomorrow to test out my new rig and came across this thread at the right time.\


Love SB!

PH

 

[Interceptor121]

This week I attended a workshop with Martin Edge in a pool

Some details here

Tuition Day with Martin Edge | Interceptor121 Underwater Photo & Video Blog

Definitely a pool is a great place to learn

 

[MikkelBC]

If too much light is your problem in the pool, you may be able to add an ND filter to your camera.

Other than that, I find that what has improved my photography the most is improving my diving skills. The pool is great for that. Look up GUE basic 5 on youtube and practice that while in perfect buoyancy and position.

Regards,
Mikkel

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[DelrayDM]

Pool is good for getting familiar with camera controls; e.g. going through all the aperture settings and strobe settings to practice balancing ambient and artificial light.



Practice proper strobe aiming and positioning.
Even a 'clean' pool will give you experience with backscatter.


Have fun with Snell's window.

 

[TwilightZone]

I enjoyed shooting in the pool at my LDS a couple of weeks ago. I shot a spearfishing target and laid a tape measure on the bottom to see how actual results lined up with the guide number of my strobes. Then a couple of friends showed up to blow some bubbles so I practiced on them too.

 

[diver 85]

Practice??.....Yes, What ???....everything........Here was(some of) last effort results.......(in fact, look how I titled the Set...)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/80825593@N08/sets/72157632341365200/