Before you even dip a fin beneath the surface, make sure your underwater camera is dive-ready – especially if it’s a multi-piece setup.

A clear, consistent prep routine turns pre-dive nerves into calm confidence, so you hit the water certain that nothing’s been forgotten and every essential is in place.

Here’s the ritual I swear by: 21 checkpoints that guide me from dry land to splashdown to dryland with zero surprises.

If a step doesn’t fit your gear, leave it out; if your rig demands a little extra, tack on whatever you need. The goal is the same – start every dive knowing your camera is as ready for adventure as you are.

And why not print it out, laminate it and take it with you when you go diving?

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