
SSI Specialty Course - Underwater Digital Photography
This program teaches you the skills needed to dive with an underwater camera, and provides the in-depth knowledge and experience required to properly use, maintain and store your equipment. Our goal is help you capture your amazing underwater experiences. You will earn the SSI Photo & Video Specialty certification.
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* Perfect Buoyancy is a great add on!
* Boat Diver is also a great add on!
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Course Content Includes:
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Your Entry to the Underwater Photography
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Your Digital Camera System
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Using your Camera System
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Taking digital pictures under water
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Composition of your underwater pictures
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Editing your digital pictures
Prerequisite:
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Minimum age 10 years old.
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Open Water certification or the equivlent.
What Do I Need to Bring:
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Current, completed medical form. If you have any "YES" answers, you MUST have a physician sign off that you are cleared to dive.
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Your Total Dive System.
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Rental equipment and air fills are not included with this specialty training course.
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Where:
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The classroom session and open water training dives will be held at Mermet Springs.
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This course may also be completed in an area pool.
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Training Materials:
Upon making a deposit for this program, you will have access to your digital training program on
your MYSSI App or when you log in at www.divessi.com. You must complete all quizzes with a
score of 100% before you arrive for class. There will be a multiple-choice exam at the end of the
classroom portion. You must pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
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Training Dives:
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​You will complete 2 training dives for certification. These may be completed either in a pool or in the open water at Mermet Springs.
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Class Fees:
Total cost for the class is $150.00
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$100 includes your instruction, instructor fees, & entry into our facility.
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$50 pays for your digital home study program, certification fees, your digital certification card, certification card, and diploma
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A deposit of $50 plus purchasing your digital kit will hold your place in the class.
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Note: There will be a $50 rescheduling fee for anyone canceling a class with less than a 7 day notice.
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All Specialty classes should be scheduled at least 7 days in advance.
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