Water on lens

So just took my new 9.25 Aquatica dome in the water. At end of dive took some over/under shots that were ruined with water beading on the dome. How do I solve that particular problem?

On glass domes you can use RainX. On acrylic domes, you can use mask defog or something similar. There are tons of threads on this.

Bill

Spit on the lens and rub it around. It will only stop beading for one to two shots but it works

Cheers

Cal

Photoshop...

take the over/under at the beginning of the dive... i tried Rainaway as well as spitting on the dome.

Don't try Rainex on Ikelight Domes. The Dome will totally crack within seconds. Half in half out shots are best taken in calm conditions, ideally when you can stand up and have a soft tissue to dry of your lens.

Cee Bailey makes water repelant for aircraft and motorcycle windshields.

This stuff should work for you.

http://store.ceebaileys.com/product-p/8oz%20rain%20repellent%20max.htm

just do it before the dive, that's the easiest way to go

I am not kidding, but take it at the beginning of the dive before you have had the camera under water.....not getting it wet is the best solution

I find that the easiest solution is to simply dip the Dome into the water.

The water drops take a little bit of time, until they show up.

Technique:

1: Get the Camera settings correct, preferably AF as well.

2: Tilt the Dome down in the water.

3: Pull it up and shoot.

I find it the easiast way to do it. The hint is from the book of Martin Edge.

It works very well!

/Erik

Spit, rub around, dip under, then shoot as you're lifting up.

Works for me.

Spit level examples