Pet photography

COMPLETE noob to underwater photography. I've seen some shots on the web, specifically of dogs diving underwater to retrieve a ball or toy and thought they were awesome. Has anyone seen these? I can probably link them but don't want to ruffle any feathers.

I think there is a big market for this in my area and would like to find out more info on what I would need in terms of casing, housing? and lighting. Any info would be appreciated.

Grazie!

COMPLETE noob to underwater photography. I've seen some shots on the web, specifically of dogs diving underwater to retrieve a ball or toy and thought they were awesome. Has anyone seen these? I can probably link them but don't want to ruffle any feathers.

I think there is a big market for this in my area and would like to find out more info on what I would need in terms of casing, housing? and lighting. Any info would be appreciated.

 

Grazie!

I saw those dogs! I don't think you would ruffle anyone's feathers by posting the link. In fact I think the photographer might even appreciate it given that he get's paid from the advertising on facebook.

The funny thing is that I did something very similar when I visited some family in Dallas. See the shots towards the bottom of the set -

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...mp;l=2870f12bfa

I shot from the hip using a nauticam NA 7d with two Inon strobes. It was a lot of fun... I would have done a whole series had I known how popular it would have turned out...

What system should you use? Well, I think you need something without shutter lag for sure, so that rules out the point and shoots. Maybe the micro-four thirds will be the cheapest option without shutter lag. Panasonic GH2, Sony NEX or Olympus PEN. DSLR's I would say are more expensive (generally) and so are their housings. Depends on your budget and how high quality you want the shots to be.

Cheers!