ThinkTank Rolling Bags Comparison
Jun 20
Many customers love the Thinktank rolling bags for travel, but how do you pick the right one? With a variety of options, its best to look at the size and features of each bag to help you determine what you need. Check out the three top Rolling Bags below and a sample packing configuration to help you decide which will be the best for your camera set up! Why we love the Thinktank Bags These...
Diving Silfra with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Mar 09
In January I had a chance to take the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera and PT-EP14 housing out for a spin while on vacation in Iceland. We were diving Silfra, famed for its extremely clear water. This dive falls on many must do lists, and I would highly recommend it, just not in the dead of winter! It was about 17° Fahrenheit (-8° Celsius) outside, making the 40°F (5° C) feel really...
Best Underwater Cameras for Christmas 2016
Dec 15
Best Cameras for Underwater Photography & Video 12 Ideas For the holidays of 2016 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...
Fast Focus with the 7D Mk 2
Jun 29
The Canon 7D Mark II is one of the top choices for underwater photographers. I’ve used Bluewater Photo’s rental 7D Mark II on my last two trips, logging over 75 dives and several hours snorkeling with the camera. We’ve discussed the macro merits in Macro with the 7D Mk II, and how incredibly sharp the images are with the Canon 100mm macro lens and SubSee diopter, but...
Nikon D500 testing
Jun 26
I’ve been shooting the Nikon D500 over the last few days, and I’ve been very impressed by the results. The camera is ideally suited not just for underwater photography, but also for topside photography, particularly action, low-light, and wildlife behavior photography. There are 3 areas in which the Nikon D500 really stands out. Nikon D500 High ISO Performance My entire idea of...
Macro with Canon 7D Mark II
May 08
The Canon 7D Mk II is one of the best choices for serious underwater macro photography. With 65 AF points (all cross type), lighting-fast focus (both through the viewfinder and in live view (thanks dual-pixel sensor)), fast processor and the beautiful color, contrast and image quality we expect from Canon, you’ll find the camera in the hands of many pros. And knowing all this, I was psyched...
Sharpness with the SubSee +10 Diopter
May 03
I sit here in Anilao, Philippines watching the peach sunset afterglow fade to black behind dancing palm trees and can’t help but appreciate the opportunity to experience some of the best macro diving on the planet. Here at the Bluewater Photo Anilao workshop all the divers are off shooting away on a night dive. I’m borrowing Bluewater’s rental Canon 7D Mark II camera and...
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