The Brand Buffet AquaTech 16” Dome Port
THE SECRET TO CAPTURING THE PERFECT OVER/UNDER IMAGE
The AquaTech PD-16 Dome Port released in 2020 is the ideal dome port for shooting exceptional underwater images and splits shot. The PD-16 is compatible with AquaTech’s entire range of Sport Water Housings for a large variety of professional Mirrorless/ DSLR cameras. AquaTech also suits a wide assortment of cameras and lenses so whatever your setup is you are covered.
port counteracts the magnification effect that happens to light when it passes through water. When viewed through a flat surface (like your snorkel mask or a fish tank) subjects underwater will appear bigger than they actually are. This is not a problem when your entire composition is underwater, but when you want to view a subject above and below the surface things begin to get weird…
Why 16”? There are in fact many reasons why you would use this specialized equipment, but there are 2 main reasons large dome ports are used for creating over/under images. Magnification and Dome Radius. The curved surface of a dome
The large radius of a 16” dome also adds more distance between the camera lens and the water surface. This distance allows the lens to easily see above and below the water plane and also provides a smaller water line in your image which is less distracting and more visually pleasing.
