half and half question

[Scuba Barbie]

Using a Reefmaster, I tried to take a photo that was 1/2 above water and 1/2 below water. It turned out blurry.

Does any know the technique or necessary equipment to take such a photo?

Thnx,
Deb

 

[Dee]

The half/half photos you see in magazines were taken with cameras and lenses worth bazillion of $$$.

But then again....I've gotten decent results using a wide angle lens when the water surface was smooth as glass.

 

[Scuba Barbie]

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll try the Photoshop method.

 

[raxafarian]

there is a 'split' lens that allows focus in both mediums.

 

[crab]

To give you an idea of how complicated and expensive it can be to get consistent shots like this, check out this Stephen Frink article.

Good Luck!

 

[SkubaDude]

Hey Scuba Barbie

What's the Photoshop method for getting this effect?

cheers
Paul

 

[Scuba Barbie]

Photoshop: You take two photos, one above and one below and you splice them together.

 

[SkubaDude]

Aha, working in layers. Of course!

Thanks Scuba Barbie. I will give that a go.

cheers
Paul

 

[basiltan]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I needed to know as well. Assuming it isn't a Reefmaster and yes, it probably cost gazillion $$, for a 1/2 and 1/2 shot, you probably need an air space between your lens and the water for a focused shot right? This effect would be possible with, for example, a dome port or something similar, am I correct? Somebody?.....Anybody?.....

 

[basiltan]

I'm sorry, Stephen Frink explained it all in the post above. Thanks everyone!!