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Using Red Filters for Underwater Photography
Taking photos underwater is an entirely different experience from snapping pics on land. Being a good photographer already takes a particular skill set, but combining that with swimming, constantly moving marine life, underwater currents, and the fact that you’re taking photos through water all make it much harder to get that perfect shot. There are tricks that will help you get better photos underwater, including using a red filter. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about using a red filter for your underwater photography and how it can take your photos to the next level.
Different types of red filters
Red filter for underwater photography while diving.
Our red colored filter works best to enhance your underwater footage when diving below 25+ feet/7.5+ meters in blue water. Blue water is referring to diving in salt water, like the ocean.
Magenta filter for underwater photography while diving.
Our magenta colored filter works best to enhance your underwater footage when diving below 25+ feet/7.5+ meters in green water. Green water is referring to diving in fresh water, like lakes, springs, quarries, cenotes, etc.
Pink filter for underwater photography while snorkeling.
Our pink colored filter works best to enhance your underwater footage when snorkeling in water down to 25 feet/7.5 meters. It will help bring warm colors back into your underwater snorkeling photos and videos.
Compatible with the ProShot Dive Case
This Red Filter 3 Pack is an add-on accessory compatible with the ProShot Dive Case only. This accessory product is NOT compatible with any ProShot Touch Case. ProShot Dive case sold seperately.
Why use a red filter for underwater photography?
The deeper you go underwater, the less natural light is available. Everything will begin to appear with a green and blue tint as the warm colors (reds, yellows, and oranges) are filtered out in a process called absorption. After 10 meters, the color red diminishes entirely, and after 18 meters, we lose all warm colors, with only green, blue, and purple remaining. That means that all marine life will appear to be these colors. A fish may appear purplish-brown but actually, be a vivid red.
Additionally, the same dive spot could appear differently throughout the day based on other factors like how sunny it is or how murky the water is.
But what if you could counteract the loss of light as you go deeper underwater? Many divers will wear goggles with red lenses for that exact reason, and the same tactic can be applied to underwater photography. Using a red filter will all you to put the warm tones back into your photos so images and videos appear more vivid and saturated.
How Red Filters Work
When diving, your brain will naturally try to compensate for color loss, making you think you’re seeing warm tones, even if they aren’t there. But your camera won’t do the same, so the images will appear blue and green. That is because underwater cameras will measure the colors in the frame and will white balance based on the warm/cool tones observed. Even with manual white balance, you will still be white balancing in an environment that lacks warm light, meaning images will still appear muted.
Installing a red filter will put the warm tones back into the frame, so when you white balance, the image will come out much closer to the true tones of your subject. Even if you prefer to white balance in post-production, you will still have a significantly better image to work with.
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Compatible With
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, Xs Max. ALL iPhones. Including All iPhone 14 Models (14 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Plus, 14), All iPhone 13’s (13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, 13, 13 Mini), & Every other iPhone from the 6 up. iPhone SE 2022 & 2020, 8, 7, & 6/6s. iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6 Plus.
RED FILTER OPTION
No No Yes – must use this Red Filter 3 Pack No No
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Using Red Filters for Underwater Photography
Best conditions to shoot with a red filter underwater
If you’re diving too deep, it will be harder to take quality photos, regardless of whether you use a red filter or not. Beyond the depth you’re shooting at, the angle of the sun and the way your camera is pointed in the water will also impact the effectiveness of a red filter.
When you’re shooting with a red filter, always make sure to shoot with the sun to your back. This is standard practice when shooting anything underwater since you want to ensure that your subjects are fully lit. This will allow the red filter to work its magic and your camera to pick up the full spectrum of the colors of your subjects.
You may not need a red filter when shooting in shallow water, such as snorkeling a shallow reef, since you can likely capture warm tones with a standard white balance. The best depth to shoot with a red filter is below 2/3 meters and above 22 meters. That is because red filters don’t work the best when used with a torch or dive light. Once you reach a depth where there isn’t as much natural light visibility, you will need to use a torch. When taking photos with a red filter and a torch simultaneously, your images may actually appear overly red.
Should you use a red filter for underwater photography?
So, do you actually need to use a red filter for underwater photography? The answer is that it depends. If you’re snorkeling or taking photos at less than 3 meters, you likely won’t need to install a red filter. There is still enough red light at this depth to illuminate marine life effectively. If you go any lower, we would definitely recommend a red filter for underwater photography as it will make all the colors pop and show the true image of your subject in the photos.
✅ EXPERIENCE: Enhance your ProShot Dive’s underwater footage with our Red Filter 3 Pack! Using a red filter will help put red colors back into your footage so your underwater images and videos appear more vivid and saturated.
✅ FOR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY: The deeper you go underwater, the less natural light that is available. Everything will begin to appear with a green and blue tint as the warm colors (reds, yellows, and oranges) are filtered out in a process called absorption. After roughly 50ft/18m, we lose all warm colors, with only green, blue, and purple remaining.
✅ FEATURES: Red Filter 3 Pack comes with three custom-sized, red-shaded filters to be used with the ProShot Dive Case. RED filter for diving 25+ feet / 7.5+ meters in blue water. MAGENTA filter for diving 25+ feet / 7.5+ meters in green water. PINK filter for snorkeling.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 custom sized, red-shaded filters for the ProShot Dive case, a protective velvet drawstring bag for each filter to store safely, and reusable packaging with detailed instructions for easy transit.
✅ COMPATIBILITY: The Red Filter 3 Pack is custom designed to fit the ProShot Dive Case only. If you do not already own a ProShot Dive – Universal Underwater iPhone Case, you can buy one from our Amazon ProShot Brand Store Page.
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