Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 36

ADEX 2016 APRIL 15–17 SUNTEC SINGAPORE INDONESIA James Mamoto James Mamoto, a native of Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, began as a dive guide and is now a PADI-certified dive instructor. His images have garnered awards in various photography contests, including Asian Diver magazine’s “Best in Class” (2011) and Indonesia Underwater Photo Competition (2013). He is also a contributor to Garuda Indonesia’s in-flight magazine and Japan Dive Magazine, among other publications. James is a compact camera enthusiast whose work has influenced the explosive growth of underwater photography in Indonesia. TOPICS Photo Video Zone CHALLENGE WITH COMPACT CAMERAS: James considers the advantages and limitations of compacts compared to DSLRs. UK/MALAYSIA Jason Isley Boo