Nauticam GH4 underwater video footage & settings
Nov 11
Bluewater Photo recently took some underwater video in the Channel Islands, Southern California with the new Nauticam GH4 underwater housing and the Panasonic GH4 camera. Lenses used were the Panasonic 7-14mm F4, Olympus 60mm macro lens and the Olympus 12-50mm lens. We think the footage looks great, check it out. Bobby Arnold shot the video and he did a great job. We’ll be performing some...
Full frame clinic: Using the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye with a 5D Mark III
Nov 10
When advising people on wide-angle lenses, I often discuss with them where they will be diving, what they like to photograph, and how much patience they have. One option for a full-frame shooter is a fisheye lens, especially if they will be in the Indo-Pacific region, or in Fiji, where there are plentiful hard and soft coral reefs to get close to. Brent Durand recently completed an 8-week Best of...
Macro clinic: Skeleton Shrimp
Nov 07
Skeleton Shrimp are something many divers would pass over without a second thought. But once you learn see them, you’ll be mesmerized by their spooky beauty. I spent some time on a recent dive in Tulamben, Bali shooting these skeleton shrimp portraits with the help of talented photographer and Villa Markisa dive guide, Dharma. Photo Gear: Canon 5D Mk III Camera Canon 100mm...
Shooting selfies on a trip
Nov 06
Next time you go on a dive trip, have some fun and take some selfies. If you have a fisheye lens, they are easy to do, and easy to get better with practice. It helps to have a fun subject in the photo also, like fish, a large shark, or a dive buddy that will make a funny face. Just hold the camera away, facing you, and snap the photo. Easy! Check photo, adjust settings/strobe, and try again. It...
Getting Great Photos on Wall Dives
Aug 31
Tips to Get Great Underwater Photos on Wall Dives and Drift Dives.
3 Tips for Wreck Photography
Aug 21
No matter where you dive in the world, odds are you’ll find a wreck or two. Wrecks can be very challenging for shooting photo and video due to dark water at depth, high contrast between structure and water, creating interesting compositions and capturing an iconic photo that truly depicts the character of that wreck. Even with these challenges there are a few tricks to help take great wreck...
Getting close with a Zen 4-inch glass port
Aug 12
I’ve really grown fond of my Zen 4-inch glass dome port for the Tokina 10-17mm. Zen makes these ports for all housing brands, including Aquatica, Nauticam, Sea & Sea, and Ikelite. Although they are a little expensive at $899, they are well worth it! I can get really close to the subject, like this tiny cowrie you see below, and light it properly. The photos are sharp, even in the...
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