The Underwater Photographer, Fourth Edition

* Beautifully illustrated throughout with inspirational full colour underwater images - and the lowdown on how they were taken

* Covers the highly respected philosophy of the 'Think & Consider' system

* Full of practical tips on how to get the most from your equipment

It is expensive and at times very frustrating, but when you get some good results it rewards you with a great feeling of satisfaction.

As someone who has persevered with underwater photography for nearly 15 years, I have bought many books on the subject in an attempt to learn why I keep making the same mistakes. Until reading Martin Edge's book I felt that only Howard Hall's book came close to showing me the answer.

Martin has managed to produce a book that is not only interesting and easy to read but really gets the message over. He covers all the aspects you need to know about, without the commonly made mistake of getting tangled up in the technical & equipment issues.

Sure he talks about the equipment, but the clear message is that you take the photograph...the equipment is just what you use to do it with.

If you are serious about underwater photography, then you need this book!


Superb   February 28, 2001
Mark S. Mendelsohn (Rockville, MD USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

Martin Edge's book should be considered a Bible for the underwater photographer, particularly for those diving with housed SLR's. Jim Church's books on the Nikonos system and on composition, are extremely helpful, but Martin Edge provides clear and to the point advice for the housed Nikon SLR user, as well as providing general instruction in uw photography. I'm a professional photographer on land, but a newbie to underwater photography, and I found this book appropriate for both levels of experience. If you plan to do uw photography, buy it. If you plan to use a housed SLR, buy it twice!


Second to none!   February 19, 2001
Anders (Ft Collins, CO United States)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful

I have read this book over and over again to absorb all the information! It is so good and contain a wealth of information. Comparing it wit the books by Danja and Annmarie Kohler, Mark Webster and Jim Church's book on composition, this one comes in as a clear first. Mark Webster's book is a relatively close runner up, but it is Marin's book that always join me on my trips and elsewhere. Photography in all books is good but Martin provides the most and best information. Jim's book is a waste of money compared to the rest. Overprized with very little hard info. Just a ton of mumbojumbo. The book by Koehler is ok, but way behind Webster, and in particular. Edge's books! Get it and love it!


A must for all underwater photographers.   October 13, 1998
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

I have read most of the popular books on the subject but I found this book compelling. The author does not waste time dronning on and on about all the different kinds of equipment. He concentrates on the mind and the eye....the heart and the sole (his words not mine) and he does just that. For once Martin Edge discusses all the tricksof the trade about how particular shots are obtained. He discloses the number of shots that he got wrong before the one that he was pleased with. There are chapters on Patience, Concentration, and Subject Selection. What I most enjoyed about the book was the section on the TC System, It means Think and Consider and it is a concept that he encourages all underwater photographers to do underwater before they press the shutter. The images are stunning and its a book I could read over and over again. I strongly recomend this book to any underwater photographer. It will, I am sure, improve their underwater photography.


The best there is.   June 12, 2006
Andrew Bowie (Adelaide, South Australia)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

The third edition of this masterful book on creating underwater images has expanded to incorporate the burgeoning world of digital photography.

Martin takes the student beyond the mechanistic approach of F stops and shutter speeds to pare image making down to its essentials. His TC system enables the photographer to hone their ability to recognise good photographic opportunities underwater and to more fully exploit the potential they offer.

If you want to improve your images, this is the book for you.