New Focus/Video Light Tests

New Focus/Video Light Tests

Jun 17

There’s no better way to test out new gear than through real diving. Saturday morning I went out kayak diving to test the new i-torch Pro6 and Venusian III lights. Visibility was poor and the marine layer made for dark water, but these conditions were just fine for video/focus light tests. We’ll be publishing a full review of the Pro6 in white, red and UV modes once it’s released in July,...

Salmon Shark on our Shark Trip!!!

Salmon Shark on our Shark Trip!!!

May 18

  WOW!!! 2 SALMON SHARKS!!!! Bluewater Photo Guests photographed a rare Salmon shark today on our 3rd Bluewater Photo Blue Shark trip, on the “shark boat”. Initially it was thought to be a juvenile great white shark. 2 Salmon sharks showed up! Stay tuned for more details and more photos!   Salmon sharks are usually seen in Alaska or Russia, in poor visibility. California is...

To Be or Not To Be In Color?

To Be or Not To Be In Color?

May 06

To me, and many other divers, the underwater world is an escape from the madness of our jobs, traffic, bills, and the responsibilities that come with being a grown up.  The peace and serenity that is afforded us below the surface can’t be duplicated anyplace else.  Did you ever wish for a way you could carry some of that serenity topside with you–even if for a moment?  Well, maybe...

Blue Sharks in California – amazing trip

Blue Sharks in California – amazing trip

Apr 17

Bluewater Photo has 6 amazing blue shark trips scheduled. The first two have completed, and were amazing! Everyone got photos of beautiful blue sharks. Now the real question is – will we make it onto the best shark diving in the world list?   We went out of San Pedro on the famous 73ft “Shark Boat”. Some people slept on the boat in the large bunks the night before. A great...

Understanding Color Space – sRGB and Adobe RGB

Understanding Color Space – sRGB and Adobe RGB

Apr 09

As photographers, the first thing we do with a new camera is to go through the settings to make sure the preferences are optimized for our shooting style.  But what is the difference between sRGB and Adobe RGB?  Does it matter which we use? The short answer is yes.  Adobe RGB captures a wider range of color data, but sRGB is the standard for the Internet and printing photos.  More info is...