Underwater Photo & Video Camera, Gear and Product reviews
Recent Ikelite Innovations
Recent Ikelite Innovations
Jun 21Anytime a new underwater housing is announced, Ikelite tends to lead the pack by having the first housing, thanks to their quick engineers that work around the clock. So when we asked for a “universal” vacuum system that could work with Nauticam, Sea & Sea, Isotta, and Marelux housings, we knew that they would deliver. While these new vacuum systems will make non-Ikelite shooters happy,...
Mid-range Mirrorless Roundup: Z50 vs EM5 III vs a6400 vs a6600
Mid-range Mirrorless Roundup: Z50 vs EM5 III vs a6400 vs a6600
Nov 07
Although full-frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony A7R IV and the Nikon Z7 have been grabbing a lot of the 2019 headlines, a number of very exciting crop-sensor mid-range mirrorless cameras have also been released in 2019, many very recently. There are 4 that we have recently looked at for underwater photography over at the Underwater Photography Guide (click the links to see the initial...
The Canon SL3: The Amazing Budget DSLR No One is Talking About
The Canon SL3: The Amazing Budget DSLR No One is Talking About
Aug 08
A few weeks ago, Ikelite sent me a Canon SL3 to try out. They were excited because the SL3 is the world’s smallest DSLR camera. Combined with the specially Ikelite housing, it becomes the world’s smallest underwater DSLR system. But John at Ikelite wasn’t just excited about the size of this camera. He told me I was going to be pleasantly surprised by just what this camera could...
One of My Favorite Underwater Photography Accessories – the AO Cooler Bag
One of My Favorite Underwater Photography Accessories – the AO Cooler Bag
Jun 07
One thing that does not get talked about much, but is very important for an underwater photographer, is the bag or bags used to transport and keep your gear safe while traveling. Every experienced underwater photographer seems to have their favorite, but I want to convince you that you should think about the one that I use! I shoot an Olympus OM-D E-M1, with Nauticam housing, ultralight arms and...
First look at the KRL-05S Macro Diopter Lens
First look at the KRL-05S Macro Diopter Lens
May 11
Diopter impressions – by Erik Lukas On a recent trip to Anilao in the Philippines to lead the Bluewater Photo Macro workshops I was given the new Kraken KRL-05S macro lens. I was more than excited to give the lens a try while shooting the small stuff, and Anilao is the perfect location. My macro setup includes the Canon 5D Mark III with the Canon 100mm f2.8/L lens. My most commonly used...
Sea & Sea Nikon D850 Quick Review
Sea & Sea Nikon D850 Quick Review
Apr 13
After collecting opinions from a number of underwater photographers/ the sales staff of Bluewater Photo, I’ve composed all of the ‘top benefits’ to the new Sea & Sea Nikon D850 Housing. Take a look at some of the main points I found to be consistently mentioned: Overall Design The housing for the D850 is lighter then it’s predecessor, the Sea...
Best Underwater Cameras for Christmas 2017
Best Underwater Cameras for Christmas 2017
Dec 03
Best Cameras for Underwater Photography & Video 12 Ideas For the holidays of 2017 By Scott Gietler, Owner Bluewater Photo Which underwater camera to get? With so many great cameras, lenses and housings out there, the decision is tough. Here are some models that you can’t go wrong with for all budgets, whether your shooting stills or underwater video- and we’ll mention some...
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