The fifth edition on Martin Edge’s seminal textbook The Underwater Photographer is going to press and is now accepting pre-orders. Due to ship in April 2020, the book has been extensively updated with rewritten chapters covering new equipment and techniques along with 400 new images.

The new edition of The Underwater Photographer is available to pre-order now, with a 20% discount with the voucher code FLR40.

From Focal Press

In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment, approaches to composition and lighting, through to creating an individual style.

The book features over 400 updated color images - taken on numerous dives around the world - with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken, their strengths and weakness, and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques from photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life, macro images, and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment, processes, and techniques including SLR Cameras, water contact lenses, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, micro four-thirds systems, super macro techniques, motion blur, LED lighting and more.

Packed with inspiring examples from global diving destinations and specialty chapters written by professionals in the field, this book is an indispensable masterclass for both the novice and seasoned underwater photographer.