Olympus’ Secret Zoom Function
Feb 17
Olympus’ mirrorless cameras have become extremely popular over the past couple of years thanks to the high quality construction and ever improving features. Here’s a quick tip that you may not yet have heard about. With some of Olympus’ higher end bodies (including the OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M10 and I believe the PEN E-PL7) there is a new feature buried inside the bowels of the...
Fantasea RX100 III Underwater
Jan 15
Recently I had the chance to jump in the water with the new Fantasea RX100 III housing. This affordable housing option is a great choice if you’re on a budget. All major camera controls are easily accessible. The housing is made from organic polycarbonate, with a clear back so it’s easy to see your o-ring seal and camera inside the housing. I was very happy with how easy it is to...
Aquatica Announces Ikelite TTL Control
Dec 16
Aquatica just announced an exciting new development and partnership between them and Ikelite. Starting with the upcoming housing for Canon 7D Mark II camera, the two companies will be partnering to bring the world renowned Ikelite TTL control circuitry in the Aquatica housings. This new development means that you can have the high quality aluminum housing, known for its rugged construction and...
Sea & Sea Optical TTL Converter – Amazing Demo
Nov 25
Last year, 2013, at DEMA Sea & Sea announced their upcoming innovative Optical TTL YS Converter. Several other manufacturers had also been releasing information on other strobe triggers, but what set Sea & Sea apart was that theirs actually worked with TTL on Sea & Sea strobes. Other strobe triggers or converters so far only allow you to get faster recycle speeds by bypassing the...
Wakatobi: The World’s Best Reefs
Jul 02
by Nirupam Nigam Deep in the heart of Indonesia, some of the best diving in the world can be found in Southeast Sulawesi. The reefs of this region are renowned for their remarkable biodiversity and healthy corals. A diver can find anything from looming sea fans and schools of batfish to pygmy seahorses and sea snakes. Perhaps the most popular dive resort in the region is the famed Wakatobi Dive...
To Be or Not To Be In Color?
May 06
To me, and many other divers, the underwater world is an escape from the madness of our jobs, traffic, bills, and the responsibilities that come with being a grown up. The peace and serenity that is afforded us below the surface can’t be duplicated anyplace else. Did you ever wish for a way you could carry some of that serenity topside with you–even if for a moment? Well, maybe...
Photo Contest Winners – “Seeing Stars” Dec/Jan
Feb 08
Our December / January contest was great with a ton of sea star pictures from all over the place. To everyone who participated, thanks so much! Here are our winners, make sure to enter this month’s contest, the February theme is “Couples” because of that gooey romantic holiday that falls in the middle of the month. December / January Winners: First Place: Ellen, with...
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