Getting professional-quality video by using video lights with a GoPro
Aug 12It seems that everywhere you go diving these days, someone has a GoPro with them. And why not? They are very small, affordable, and easy to use. Because of this, there is a ton of underwater footage out there taken by GoPro. I am sure you have seen lots. Some of it is really nice, but along with that, there is also a lot of dull, blue, colorless, and frankly pretty boring stuff out there. While...
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...
SoCal Shootout: Story Behind the Shot, Ben Hofilena
Nov 04
Wide angle compositions are often the hardest to nail perfectly. During the SoCal Shootout participants have to do just that. There is very little editing allowed, so getting correct lighting, exposure and above all, that striking composition is key. Ben Hofilena succeeded with his first place image in our open wide angle category. While he claims just a lucky shot, he at least knew the most...
Take Your iPhone Underwater!
Sep 23
We’re all addicted to our phones these days, so what better way to keep connected than to have your phone with you underwater? For those folks who love taking photos with their phone and want to be able to upload to social media right away or share with friends and family, taking your phone underwater might be the perfect solution. Check out the new iPhone 6 & 6+ housing from iTorch....
Trip Report: Sea of Cortez
Aug 03
Trip report from a fabulous week aboard the Rocio del Mar diving in the Sea of Cortez through Bluewater Travel.
New Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm F2.8 PRO Underwater
Jul 31
A look at the new Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
Installing the Nauticam 12-50mm Zoom Gear
Mar 03
Olympus created the M. Zuiko 12-50mm lens a few years back, which has been super popular for underwater photography. This lens features a built in macro mode and two zoom mode options (manual and electronic). For underwater photographers it was a first, basically two lenses in one, which allows shooters to have a nice mid-range zoom lens and a great macro lens built into one! Paired with the high...
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