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Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get
trained as an Digital Underwater
Photographer. If you have any questions, or
would like to sign up contact
us today.
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Why take the PADI
Digital Underwater
Photography class?
The PADI
Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends.What do I need to start?
You will need to have obtained a PADI Open Water Diver
or Junior
Open Water
Diver
certification or a qualifying certification from another
organization and be at least 10 years old to enroll in the
PADI
Digital Underwater
Photographer
course.
Two training
options
The PADI
Digital
Underwater
Photographer
course has
two training
level
options.
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Option
1:
Classroom
and Pool
training
only.
This
option
is great
for
divers
and
snorkelers
who
desire a
minimal
time
commitment
(only
two
evenings)
and/or
are
traveling
to a
tropical
destination.
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Option2:
Classroom,
Pool and
Ocean
Training.
This
option
gives
you
additional
training
with two
actual
ocean
dives.
This
additional
training
with
your
Instructor
at the
ocean
will
maximize
your new
abilities
as a
Digital
Underwater
Photographer!
This
option
results
in a
PADI
Digital
Underwater
Photographer
Specialty
Certification.
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How much is it going to cost me?
This class includes the works --
classroom, pool, ocean dives
and certification
card! Sign
up now and
get a spot
for the next
class.
| Option 1
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Classroom
and Pool Training Only |
| $25.00 |
Classroom / Pool Fee |
| $50.00
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Instructor Fee |
OR
| Option 2 |
Classroom, Pool and Ocean Training |
| $25.00 |
Classroom / Pool Fee |
| $100.00 |
Instructor and Certification Fee |
When you sign up for the class, the classroom / pool fee will be collected by the dive shop and the instructor / certification fee will be collected on the first night of class by the instructor.
Take a look at the schedules below and
CLICK HERE to sign up online to reserve your spot for the next
exciting class.
Hurry! Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.
Sign Up Online Today!
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What is the class schedule?
The
Digital Underwater
Photographer course is a one week class
consisting of one class session, one pool session and
two ocean
dives
done in one
day.
What will I be doing?
You'll learn the basics of
digital
underwater
photography
such as
composition and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques.
You'll learn
digital underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems.
You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment.
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What will I need to buy?
You will need to purchase the following items if needed:
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PADI
Digital Underwater
Photographer
Diver
Manual
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Slate
with
pencil
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Signaling device (whistle)
-
Underwater
Digital
Camera
(purchased
or
rented)
Before your ocean dives, you will need your own personal snorkeling gear which
includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves.
You will also need to have a PADI dive table or wheel and a timing device or
dive computer and a log book.
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Why don't you order your
PADI Speciality - Digital Underwater Photography Pack
now?
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What can I rent?
You may rent the rest of your SCUBA diving equipment if
needed. This includes your wetsuit, hood, regulator with compass, weight belt,
buoyancy control device (BCD) and tanks.What
about the
Instructor?
All of the
scheduled
classes will be taught by
Mike Davis, PADI Instructor
and Manager
of
Diver Dan's.
Mike has over
eight years
of experience in Underwater Photography
and
Videography and with his enthusiasm he brings to
us his experience in all types of camera systems, from simple
mechanical
housings to
complex
electronic digital systems! This is the
course if underwater pictures are important to you!
For more information. visit
Mike's web
site at:
http://www.kamtime.comMedical Concerns or Questions?
If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or
have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a
Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor
before you can participate in any in-water activities.
To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a
doctors release, download the
PADI Medical Release Form here.
Having
trouble
finding a
Medical
Doctor (MD)
who is
familiar
with Scuba
Diving and
Dive
Medicine?
We have a recommendation!OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?
Being a PADI 5-Star CDC, Diver
Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay
Area. This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your
needs. However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits
into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you.Class Schedules
| February 2 |
Tue/Thu |
February 4 |
February 6 |
| April 26 |
Mon/Wed |
April 28 |
May 1 |
| June 8 |
Tue/Thu |
June 10 |
June 12 |
| August 16 |
Mon/Wed |
August 18 |
August 21 |
| September 28 |
Tue/Thu |
September 30 |
October 2 |
| November 8 |
Mon/Wed |
November 10 |
November 13 |
If you'd like to organize your own private group lesson for a business, school,
church or other group of individuals,
contact us for more information.Where can I go from here?
Dive one of
your Digital Underwater Photographer
Specialty
Dive counts
towards the
Advanced
Diver
Certification at
the Instructor's discretion. This Specialty also counts
as one of the five Specialties required
toward your
Master Scuba Diver certification. |
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