Big Camera Small Camera - PUBLISHED with 72 Rising

Is a big, expensive camera really necessary to capture stunning underwater photos? Award-winning photographer Lawrence Alex Wu argues that the answer is a resounding no. In this insightful article, he makes a powerful case for the humble compact camera, revealing how it can be the most versatile and effective tool for underwater photography.

Discover the key advantages that compacts hold over bulkier systems, including the unique ability to shoot both macro and wide-angle on the same dive. Learn about the critical role of wet lenses, the truth about housing limitations, and why image quality for sharing online often doesn't require the highest megapixel count.

If you're considering entering the world of underwater imaging or are frustrated with your current setup, this article will challenge your assumptions and show you how to get incredible results without breaking the bank or your back.

1. Me and more divers are discovering the joys of underwater
photography and it's no wonder - there's an abundance of subjects
and compositions that simply stun divers and non-divers alike. | for one
can say | have never surfaced, with my camera, from a dive without
taking any photos. Plus. these days in the sport of diving, the number

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