Diving Socorro with the Sony A7R II
May 16
The sense of being out in the middle of nowhere is strong during the crossing to the Archipelago Revillagigedos, also known as the Socorro Island. It takes 24-30 hours of motoring to reach this small island chain, but the wait is well worth it. Consisting of four islands, three of which are close enough to each other that you can dive them in one expedition, this area is well known for its big...
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...
Getting the right background in your underwater photography
Apr 28
Having taught many underwater photo workshops, I see many budding underwater photographers practicing how to perfectly light, compose and focus on their subject. However, once you reach a certain level of photographic capability, your photography will be limited unless you can also master getting the perfect background. I break the perfect background into 3 categories: – As little...
Verde Island Wide-angle with the D810, Tokina Fisheye
Apr 28
I did 5 amazing wide-angle underwater photography dives at Verde Island in late April 2016. Verde Island is in between Anilao and Puerto Galera, but it is much closer to Puerto Galera, making PG the choice for a base to dive Verde Island. I had heard of Verde Island, but I didn’t realize how stunning the diving was. There were many huge sea fans, some soft coral, a couple turtles, a sea...
Sony a7R II High ISO Photos
Mar 23
By Brent Durand The Sony Mark II mirrorless camera series (a7 II, a7R II and a7S II) has received a lot of buzz for exceptional image quality, high-resolution video recording and high ISO noise performance. I recently had a chance to shoot some underwater photos at high ISO in Mexico’s iconic cenotes. The cenotes present a unique opportunity to crank up the ISO in underwater photos...
Diving the Mexico Cenotes
Mar 22
The cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, are famous world-wide for their unique cavern (and cave) diving. I had the opportunity to lead a small group photo trip for Bluewater Photo in late February for three days of cenote diving and underwater photography. I showed up eager to finally get back in the water with a camera, and each dive lived up to every expectation, daydream and...
Sailfish with the Sony a7R II
Mar 09
Swimming with sailfish is a special experience. But it’s different from most dive trips because you need to mix hard work with planning and luck to get a shot. There’s no guarantee that you will see the fish, there’s no guide to help you capture the perfect shot if you do find the fish, and the weather can make or break your entire day. But this is exactly what I loved...
Aquatica A7R II Housing Photos
Feb 01
At the end of last year I had the opportunity to take a demo of the Aquatica A7R II housing out for a test. Overall I was very happy with the performance, and had a blast diving with a couple of friends. The housing performed beautifully, allowing me to enjoy the dive and shoot some images without feeling like I was constantly fussing with the new gear. As with all Aquatica housings, the ports...
Best Underwater Cameras for Christmas 2015
Nov 21
Best Cameras for Underwater Photography & Video 10 Ideas For the holidays of 2015 By Scott Gietler 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 runner-ups at the end of the...
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