When should you first start shooting/filming during dives?

[fbk]

There is SO much jerky, unsteady and poorly lit video out there that just isn't fun for anybody (except maybe the maker) to watch

One of the other problems with the head mount is that we do actually move our heads quite a bit when diving. This results in a lot of really jerky footage.

fixing the camera to your body/head and recording the entire dive will result in a lot bad shaky footage that will take too long to edit or watch.

shoot handheld, attach it to a coiled lanyard or retractor clipped to your BCD. your footage will be framed 100% better than fixed to your body/head

Many people shooting the entire dive with the camera fixed to their head/body will either give up the hobby or switch to handheld after watching their footage.

I really wish more people would follow this advice. Noone wants to watch your Blair Witch Project underwater!