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COMPUTERS GAUGES and COMPASSES
From the first dive to the last adventure, divers rely on their equipment to explore the underwater world. When it comes to monitoring depth, keeping track of air supply, or navigation underwater, divers need to be able to easily and quickly read their instruments. The gauges and navigation instruments we offer deliver the reliability and precision divers have come to expect from The Scuba Doctor.
We have on offer a wide range of dive computers, diving gauges, compasses and consoles for scuba diving, freediving and spearfishing which can supply you with this information. Which dive computer or gauge setup you choose is all dependant on your preference and needs.
We prefer to dive using wrist mounted dive computers and compasses. Then we just have a SPG gauge for monitoring air pressure, maybe with a depth gauge for redundancy. But this is more of a technical diving set up, whereas most recreational divers would be familiar with an all-in-one console featuring a SPG, a dive computer, plus maybe a depth gauge and/or compass. We think the big module consoles tend to be too big and cumbersome.
PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
This PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty course helps you easily achieve great photo and video results. This course also counts towards the Advanced Open Water Diver course and your Master Scuba Diver rating.
What You'll Learn
Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you'll discover:
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you.
- The PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots quickly.
- Principles for good composition of underwater images.
- Practical techniques to take great photos with your digital camera.
Prerequisites and Requirements
Age Requirement
16 years or older
Course Prerequisites
PADI Open Water Diver certification, or proof of entry-level diver certification from another training organisation
Time Commitment
Approximately 12 hours
Equipment
Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you'll need a digital underwater camera, plus a computer or other device for downloading and viewing your images. Your PADI Professional may suggest additional equipment and accessories depending on your camera system.
Personal Equipment — You'll need to provide your own bathing suit and towel. For your personal hygiene and comfort, there are some things that we simply choose not to provide you with, and this is more out of concern for your health and well-being than anything else. These include:
- Snorkel — Risk of orally transmitted diseases
- Mask — To prevent masks fogging, divers spit in their masks. Would you like to put on your face something that someone else has recently spat in?
- Gloves — Dermatitis
- Dive Boots — Tinea is a nasty fungal bug that loves to jump from one person to another
- Fins — Complete your own snorkelling kit
If you don't already have them, you can buy these items in our dive shop online or in-store. Our experienced dive shop staff can help you with the right equipment choices.
Rental Equipment — Rental gear is not included in the price. The Scuba Doctor has high-quality BCDs, Regulators with Dive Computers, Scuba Cylinders, Wetsuits and Weight Belts available for hire. See Scuba Equipment Rental for details.
![Halcyon Infinity 30lb System [SS Small Backplate]](/diveshop/images/halcyon/Halcyon-Evolve-Wing.jpg "Halcyon Infinity 30lb System [SS Small Backplate]")
