The camera function on mobile phones is becoming more and more advanced, and the photos taken can even rival those taken by professional cameras. Local photographer Max Tang usually uses an iPhone 12 Pro Max to take photos around Hong Kong, and even takes his phone deep underwater to capture the beautiful marine ecology of the Sai Kung area, sharing underwater photography tips with netizens generously!
Max suggests adjusting the exposure value of the phone to -0.3 to -1 to reduce the chance of overexposure in photos. Because modern smartphones have HDR capabilities, they can automatically adjust the lighting and contours of photos. The iPhone 12 Pro can even automatically select the clearest and most color-accurate parts from each pixel, resulting in clear and detailed images of the ocean, showcasing the contours of coral reefs.
Because the sea is always different from the land, it is not possible to add artificial lighting at will, so you must choose a sunny day to dive in order to better appreciate the underwater scenery. From his photos, it can be seen that natural light penetrates the ocean, and various wild marine life such as lionfish, clownfish, etc., all show vitality.
Because the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are equipped with ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto cameras, allowing photographers to have more composition space. In addition to underwater scenery, it can also capture the momentum of people swimming freely in the vast sea.
In this series of works, it can be seen that to capture a beautiful marine world, it is not necessary to use expensive photography equipment. As long as you master the skills, you can even achieve professional-level results with just the built-in camera function of your phone!
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