Mastering Slow Shutter Speeds In Underwater Photography

Matthew and Alex talk shutter speeds, with a focus on what it takes to exploit slow shutter speeds in underwater photography. They discuss how slow you can go when producing sharp images and also how slow you should go when trying to introduce blur into your shots. They also talk about technique and gear for these images. their discussion on SLRs vs Mirrorless cameras for underwater photography. This is the 37th episode of The Underwater Photography Show.
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[@janinacooper4199]

My favorite shots of other photographers, are mostly done with slow shutter.

[@atzmondagan7338]

Does slow sync is the same as front curtain? I have sony a6500 the the only settings regarding the flash is : fill flash\slow
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[@jean-baptistecazajous5280]

Hello Alex and Matthew
Do you know which flash trigger allows rear curtain sync with Sony camera please?
I currently own an UWTechnics flash trigger for my Sony A7R3, but it doesn't allow rear curtain sync under 1/15s
Thank you

[@matthewsullivan4026]

That’s odd. Sony cameras natively have rear curtain sync below that speed. It seems the turtle trigger is limiting it a bit for some reason. Perhaps worth reaching out to them

[@erhan10f]

It is a technique I have yet to get OKish results with my mirorless camera. So, thank you both for providing your insights!
Question for both of you tough... do you use, Continuous Focus, Single Focus or Continuous with tracking when taking Slow Shutter photos? Or do you decide based on the action (e.g. panning shots vs animals moving and camera being stationary, etc...)?

[@matthewsullivan4026]

I will let Alex speak for himself, but usually if the subject is moving or is a larger subject, I use continuous. i haven't had the privilege of using many of the newer mirrorless cameras with their tracking capabilities but with the ability to track so well I'd be confident using continuous+tracking