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Digital Photo Review
This is where to start if you are just learning about digital cameras and want to get reviews, side by side comparisons, and explanation on features that you need and don’t need. There isn’t a bell or whistle on cameras that isn’t explained or reviewed. They are also one of the first places to get info pre-release of a new camera.
http://www.dpreview.com
B & H Photo
This is the best (i.e. cheapest and most reliable) place to get photo and video gear. The sales staff is incredibly knowledgeable, they carry every piece of gear for cameras imaginable, have a great used department that buys and sells good quality things, and are about the cheapest place you can find that doesn’t deal in stolen goods =) I strongly suggest you compare the price of anything you buy with these people first.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Digideep
Well now you know about cameras and have bought one. What next? Take it underwater. This site is phenomenal in that it attempts to keep every digital camera currently on the market listed on its website and lists the different options for getting your camera in or near the water. This isn’t just for scuba diving situations. A nice small housing for a point and shoot camera is an excellent choice if you are going to the beach, shooting in a waterfall, or going skiing. Cameras are delicate and need to be protected from the elements. This is the site to find out what options you have for your specific camera.
http://www.digideep.com
Wetpixel
This is a great forum covering all the major news related to diving and specifically underwater photography. They provide many forums to discuss a myriad of topics from lighting, to gear, to techniques to different destinations and expeditions. If you take time off from diving or photography, this is a great site to catch up on recent developments or find solutions to some difficulties you might be having shooting.
http://www.wetpixel.com
Dive Photo Guide
This is a relatively new site dedicated to amassing top notch photography and videography from around the world. They also have taken the time to attempt to catalogue the myriad and various dive shops and services available where ever there is water. They also keep an excellent calendar on photographic contests and scuba related seminars and trade shows. If you are getting good with your underwater photos, this is a really good place to find out where to enter competitions to see how you stack up.
http://www.divephotoguide.com
Underwater Photography Magazine
This is one of the oldest sites for Underwater Photography on the net. It is a great place to post pics for judging by your peers daily. hey have very good tutorials on equipment and photography techniques, as well as all your questions can be answered in their forums. Once you are on your way, this is a really good place to go to gauge yourself and refine your skills.
http://www.underwaterphotography.com/
YUP Young Underwater Photographer’s Club
This is a photo club for those of us still under 30 who are into underwater photography or are interested in learning. They help promote their members and provide a good avenue for refining your skills. If you are pretty good or just starting out in UW photography, this is a nice place to meet some likeminded photographers and see what they are up to.
http://www.yup.digideep.com
Capital City Karate - The Heart of the Samurai
Random I know, but this is a great self-defense club in the Washington DC area. They don't just teach you how to kick ass, but they explore the different cultural and spiritual aspects of karate as well. Really well done =)
http://capitalcitykarate.org/
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