The Nauticam NA-550D Housing features compact size, new locking latches, new lens release lever, new two stage shutter release, and Nauticam ergonomics.
Adobe releases Lightroom 3 Beta 2 with new features including video support, tethered shooting for select Nikon and Canon SLRs, luminance noise reduction and more
DivePhotoGuide and H2O Photo Pros are giving away cash and prizes every month. In order to be eligible all you need to do is rate and review your equipment in DPG's equipment section.
A pair of patents published by Canon reveal a viewfinder system for DSLRs that will allow photographers to see their image without ever taking their eye off the viewfinder
Underwater photographers shooting Nikon's top of the line flagship D3 / D3x series are in for an unexpected let down as it relates to housings for the new Nikon D3s. The addition of HD video,...
CES 2010 is underway and new photo products are being released daily. Check back here to find the latest products of interest to underwater photographers and videographers
Missing one small piece of equipment on a trip can stop an underwater photographer cold. Download our underwater photography packing list for DSLR cameras
All DSLR cameras have a senor that determines the proper amount of strobe light required to achieve a proper exposure, and squelches the strobe at the appropriate point. This is referred to as...
In photography, underwater or otherwise, color temperature relates to the color cast of different light sources. To understand white balance, you must first understand color temperature. Due to the...
External strobes are an essential part of an underwater photographers gear kit. Underwater strobes are flash guns that provide the necessary artificial light to compensate for the absorption of...
Are your images feeling a little blue? Have you been wondering why the amazing colors from your dive never made it into your images? Water absorbs light very quickly due to the fact that water is...
Part I of our coverage of the underwater photography products at DEMA 2009 focuses on SLRs and includes Nauticam, Subal, Watershot, Sea & Sea, Seacam, Epoque and Aquatica
Welcome to the official DivePhotoGuide DEMA 2009 show coverage. Check back at this page for complete underwater photography and videography coverage of the show
Digital workflow is a fundamental part of the image making process, and one that is often overlooked by newer photographers. Over time you will amass hundreds or (more likely) thousands of images....
Not sure what RAW is? Confused about which format you should be shooting in? This guide will help you pick the right file type for your underwater photographs
Subursts can add a lot to your image, but they can be tricky. This guide by professional photographer Aaron Wong will help you learn how to shoot into the sun
Wide angle photography can be shot with a compact or DSLR camera. In either instance, there are additional pieces of equipment that you will need beyond the camera itself to provide the ability to...
Canon's release of the 7D takes direct aim at the Nikon D300s, which previously had a firm upper hand on mid-range DSLR quality. The EOS 7D has a vastly improved auto focus system from the 50D, a...
The D300s retains the photographer-friendly features of the critically acclaimed D300, while enhancing speed, versatility, and agility of the DX-format for a wide variety of photographers
Most underwater photographers are incredibly frustrated at the pace of DSLR releases. It seems like every 18 - 24 months, our expensive DSLR's and housings become outdated
While we live in the digital photography era, for many of us it wasn't that long ago when we were shooting film. With the last run of Kodachrome expiring, we come to the official end of an era
While the E-P1 may not end up being used underwater, it may become an addition tot he photo gadget collection of the photography-addicted underwater photographer.This micro four-thirds point and...
Now that you have an understanding of general macro and super macro terms, lets explore some of the tools we use for underwater super macro photography by Keri Wilk
The following is a translation from the Swedish website Kamera & Bild, which confirms that the D60 is being discontinued and insinuates the same for the D300. Can the Nikon D400 be far behind?
Canon has discovered that images taken by some EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III digital SLR cameras may exhibit ring-shaped spots and is now offering free inspections and cleaning to solve this...
Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of Canon Live Learning, a new on-site education program targeted towards photographers who currently use or are interested...
Apparently there are at least two sources that are predicting a Canon 1D Mark IV this fall. That would put Canon at a one year production cycle for their pro DSLR bodies. Let's see if this rumor...
Rumors have surfaced online about a commercial shoot in Croatia for a new entry level Nikon DSLR. It appears to be the first Nikon DSLR with a swivel out LCD. Folks are calling it the D5000. There...
There have been rumors of a Canon EOS 2000D for several months now. This would be a possible replacement of the EOS 1000D / Rebel XS, which is now a year old.
The trend of DSLR's with HD video continues, with the first model under $1,000 to hit the market. The only question is - how soon will underwater housings be available?
"Twelve megapixels is, I think, enough for covering most applications most customers need," said Akira Watanabe, manager of Olympus Imaging's SLR planning department
Panasonic today introduced the DMC-GH1, the newest member of the company's revolutionary LUMIX G Micro System - a new digital interchangeable lens camera system that delivers professional-level...
What's an underwater photographer to do? We are constantly being barraged with new digital cameras - both point & shoots as well as DSLR's. There are some many on the market that it is hard to keep...
It seems that Photokina innovates itself everyday again. New attractions and gimmicks are constantly introduced, providing the visitors with a reason to come back tomorrow as well
Leica officially announced their digital S-System, a 37.5 megapixel DSLR designed for the high end professional. The Leica S2, will offer 9 high quality lenses from ultra wide to super telephoto....
Canon continues a day of major releases by announcing the newest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras - the PowerShot G10
Something tells me that we won't see an underwater housing for this model, but maybe over time we will see housed micro four thirds cameras. They provide the versatility and quality of an SLR, with...
Canon's EOS 5D has been one of the hottest DSLR's in the market for underwater photographers and topside shooters alike. With Photokina only weeks away and having already announced the 50D, rumors...
We have been reporting the rumors for months now - the 50D is finally official. With Photokina right around the corner we're going to hear about many new releases including Nikon's D90 and most...
Olympus Imaging Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) today announced joint development of technologies and devices for the "Micro Four Thirds System standard,"
Italian photographer Gabriele Donati is shooting the Nikon D3 in a Subal housing and wanted to share some of the first shots and his initial thoughts on the set-up
Ikelite has introduced a full-featured yet affordable underwater housing for the Ikelite #6841.7 underwater housing for Canon 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera
Twenty photographers & videogrpahers descended on Wakatobi, Indonesia for a very special underwater photo & video event. Wendy & Jason report back on the diving, the activities and the images
Our friends at LetsGoDigital posted a review of the Olympus E3 DSLR in the new Nexus housing, a combination we've been eager to hear more about since Olympus announced this partnership during DEMA...
Our friends at Wetpixel have a great thread on moisture alarms that can be added to DSLR housings. We figured that this information would come in handy to many of our members who don't have one of...
Our friends at LetsGoDigital often get their hands on early model SLR's for testing. They took the opportunity to post some test shots with the new Pentax DSLR, the K20D.
At the 2008 Photo Marketing Association Show, (PMA 2008) Samsung will introduce the GX-20 - its highly-anticipated, next-generation DSLR. A 14.6 mega-pixel DSLR
We've been eager to see the new line of Sea & Sea housings, seemingly the first on the scene for the latest round of Nikon & Canon DSLR's. We finally had our chance. Jon Davy and Andy Salmon showed...
Our buddies Blake, Norma, Jean and Mauricio were exhibiting a handful of new products, including a set of new Underwater Buoyancy Compensating Floats, a remote control shutter release (making them...
Olympus sources had confirmed weeks ago, at the PhotoPlus Expo, that they had plans for a metal housing for the new E-3 DSLR in the midst. During DEMA this became even more evident with the...
The massive Jacob Javitz Center in New York was host to the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2007 this week, as tens of thousands of photo pros attended the three day event. This is...
Adobe has posted updates to Photoshop Lightroomu"A‚A? and the Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, both available immediately for download on Adobe.com. The updates provide raw file support for 14...
Our friends at Sea & Sea have provided us with a tentative schedule of releases for the new Nikon and Canon DSLRs. We look forward to seeing the D300 prototype at DEMA...
Our friends at Sea & Sea have provided us with a tentative schedule of releases for the new Nikon and Canon DSLRs. We look forward to seeing the D300 prototype at DEMA...
Sony isnut a camera name you hear tossed about by avid underwater photographersu"unless theyure recommending a point and shoot camera for novice divers or contemplating a plunge into High...
Sony isn't a camera name you hear tossed about by avid underwater photographers-unless they're recommending a point and shoot camera for novice divers or contemplating a plunge into High...
Canon didn't have very long to bask in its glory after introducing its pro level EOS 1Ds Mark III ($7,999) and advanced EOS 40D ($1,299) on Monday, August 20. Sure, those cameras are going to be...
Canon didn't have very long to bask in its glory after introducing its pro level EOS 1Ds Mark III ($7,999) and advanced EOS 40D ($1,299) on Monday, August 20. Sure, those cameras are going to be...
Canon didn't have very long to bask in its glory after introducing its pro level EOS 1Ds Mark III ($7,999) and advanced EOS 40D ($1,299) on Monday, August 20. Sure, those cameras are going to...
On August 20 Canon announced the arrival of its next generation of advanced and pro-level DSLRs, the 10.1MP Canon EOS 40D ($1.299 body only street price) and the 21.1MP EOS 1Ds Mark III ($7,999...
After the recent information (or rumour) that Sony is releasing a 14mp DSLR - either Alpha200 or Alpha300, and since the D200, Sony and Nikon have beem working in lock step, we are curious to hear...
After the recent information (or rumour) that Sony is releasing a 14mp DSLR - either Alpha200 or Alpha300, and since the D200, Sony and Nikon have beem working in lock step, we are curious to hear...
Following months of intense anticipation by Digital SLR enthusiasts worldwide, the EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR Camera from Canon U.S.A., Inc. is scheduled to begin sailing into stores in early September....
The new 21.1-megapixel, full-frame Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR* camera brings the power of Canon U.S.A., Inc.us professional imaging excellence and innovation into sharper focus than ever...
On August 20 Canon announced the arrival of its next generation of advanced and pro-level DSLRs, the 10.1MP Canon EOS 40D ($1.299 body only street price) and the 21.1MP EOS 1Ds Mark III ($7,999...
Following months of intense anticipation by Digital SLR enthusiasts worldwide, the EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR Camera from Canon U.S.A., Inc. is scheduled to begin sailing into stores in early September....
The new 21.1-megapixel, full-frame Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR* camera brings the power of Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s professional imaging excellence and innovation into sharper focus than...
AQUATICA is proud to introduce its new housing for the Nikon D40x camera. This exciting product is part of a new line of AQUATICA underwater camera housings that are designed and built for newer,...
It looks like the much rumoured and long-awaited Canon 40D DSLR camera, successor to the popular EOS 30D model (pictured), may finally be arriving. None other than the Camera & Imaging Products...
An article posted on Photoclubalpha.com lends credence that Sony will soon announce a new digital SLR model along with new full-frame lenses. The website discovered press-release quality images...
I started working on this review for the Nature, Wildlife and Pet Photography Forum after James Morrissey interviewed me for this website. I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years,...
We'll admit, we certainly like where all this is going, but until we hear anything official, you'll still have to restrain yourself and take this tidbit with a spoon of NaCl. Just days after...
Olympus Europe has a teaser ad for a new Digital SLR that is marked as "coming soon." Very little information is known about this new camera, but this new model was officially mentioned...
Due to an overwhelming demand for Delkin Devices' patent-pending SensorScope, Delkin is now offering the option of purchasing the multiple award winning SensorScope separate from their cleaning...
Something to use when not using your camera underwater...Made Products announces the release of Camera Armor, a line of patent pending silicone cases for digital SLR cameras that keep cameras fully...
Ikelite's Nikon iTTL conversion circuitry is now available in a detachable adapter. With this $350 adapter you can now get iTTL from Ikelite Strobes with non-Ikelite housings for Nikon and a Fuji...
Canon, Sony and Samsung all increased their overall digital camera market share in 2006 at the expense of rivals, while Canon and Nikon lost some DSLR market share to other competitors in that...
The categories for the ADEX Photographer of the Year Competition are: Seascapes, Macro and Animal Behaviour. The final round of the competition will be judged "live" at ADEX 2007, where the judges,...
We just received a sample of the Nikon D40x SLR camera in combination with the new AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens. The new Nikon D40x and the lens were introduced just a few...
Nikon's lightweight entry-level digital single-lens-reflex (DSLR) camera has earned the DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) Gold Award for its high overall performance at a very competitive...
Fujifilm has released a firmware update for the S5 Pro DSLR. Version 1.04 update focuses on improving the white balance, flash and colour performance. For more info or to download the firmware...
Sony have issued a press release about the new prototype Alpha DSLRs that were on show at PMA last week. "We need to further solidify our position in the digital SLR market. To do that, we must...
Ikelite have released specifications for the new Ikelite #6804.1 TT housing for the Nikon D40 digital SLR.
The heavy duty thick wall dSLR housing is molded of corrosion free clear...
Nikon today released firmware updates to both its D40 and D80 dSLRs. Nikon firmware updates are supplied in an A and B set, which must be installed one at a time. The Nikon links included in our...
Just before the beginning of Photokina in Germany last year, Fujifilm announced the arrival of a digital SLR camera from the S-series for spring 2007 - the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. This...
The Hasselblad H3D - the world's first 48mm full-frame DSLR - initially shipped in two variants with resolutions of 22 or 39 megapixels. The new model sits almost exactly in the middle...
First conceived in 2003 by the team at Scuba Diver Australasia Digital Downloads are workshop and shoot out competitions organized for divers who desire to improve their skill in underwater digital...
Whoopsy! Looks like someone over at Canon Hong Kong exposed a little secret of theirs by showing a link on their website pointing to an EOS 40D. The page has since been taken down.
Hardly...
Pentax has today released a firmware update V 1.10 for its K10D DSLR. Features added and upgraded by this update include wireless flash control, refinements to the ISO and exposure control systems...
Patima have released details of their new underwater housing for the Nikon D80 DSLR.
The PDCH-D80 is a CNC machined aluminum alloy and stainless steel housing, with an operational depth of max...
Whale shark, whale shark..." cried the crew. We are on a diving safari in the Maldives in search of the big boys. Today this happens to be whale sharks. Earlier on this trip we had dived among...
Doing some other research, I came across an interesting Nikon patent, filed on February 3, 2004. The patent describes a fisheye lens that can be used with both full frame, smaller digital sensors...
Peter is the publisher of the online magazine Underwater Photograph which he started in 2001. He is also half of Magic Filters which have revolutionized digital photography underwater with...
UK-GERMANY have introduced a 45A‚A° viewfinder that can be attached to almost all UK-GERMANY underwater housings for digital SLRs.
The UKS45 delivers a 1:1 magnification ratio and a bright...
Diving and watersports photo accessories manufacturer Fantasea Line has provided Wetpixel with first-release images and information about the upcoming FD-40 housing for the Nikon D-40 digital SLR....
DUST-AID, an adhesive-based DSLR sensor clearer, will soon be released to the retail market, offering a unique solution for DSLR camera photographers seeking a safe and easy way of cleaning their...
Inon America is now taking orders for X-2 series DSLR housings, for Canon EOS20D and 30D cameras. Each housing model is available with three user interchangeable viewfinder options, including the...
Canon has today issued new firmware for the EOS-1D Mark II (ver 1.2.6), EOS-1D Mark II N (ver 1.1.2) and EOS-1Ds Mark II (ver 1.1.6). These updates deliver the same improvements to all cameras,...
Pentax issues new firmware for 6 dSLR models - the istDL, istDL2, istDS, istDS2, K100D, K110D. You can download the firmware update from Pentax's website...
To celebrate its second anniversary, intemos.com, manufacturers of the DSLRClean sensor cleaning system, has launched two new product kits. The DSLRClean starter kit, comprising of five DSLRClean...
Infrared film of many types has been available for decades and photographers have been using it successfully but not without some trial and error in their photography. With the advent of digital...
Nikon D80 DSLR shooters have another housing option. MediaSub Underwater Technologies has released a new housing.
The BUW 1 housing has a metallic carbon fibre body, and can withstand pressures...
Entry-level DSLR models are very interesting for manufacturers. They can reach high volumes, there is a much greater group who can afford these cameras and you can bind new users to your own...
Aquatica is pleased to introduce the Aquatica 30D housing for the Canon 30D DSLR camera. This new housing combines a new ergonomic design and the latest control technologies to deliver a high...
When Olympus released their latest Evolt E-330 7.5 megapixel Live-View digital SLR earlier this year. I knew that this camera was for me. I converted to digital back in 2003, after a lot of years...
Graphics Management Press announces the release of a 600+ page DSLR: Nikon D200 interactive "eBook" that includes illustrations, animations and movies embedded in the PDF pages. Written by...
During out Photokina visit we had a meeting with Suguru Takamatsu, Coordinator Marketing Team Overseas Sales & Marketing Group and Ichiro Kitao, Product Planning Manager, from Panasonic and...
Hasselblad is ready to introduce the world's first 48mm, full frame DSLR camera system; the Hasselblad H3D. The Hasselblad H3D represents an entirely new approach to integrated digital cameras....
Samsung Camera today introduced the GX-10, a new 10.2 mega-pixel DSLR designed for advanced amateur and professional photographers. The third model in Samsung's rapidly growing DSLR range, the...
According to Nikon camera pundit Thom Hogan, Fujifilm will announce their new S5 DSLR camera on September 25th. The camera is said to be based on the Nikon D200 platform, with a new Fuji SR sensor...
Samsung Camera today introduced the GX-10, a new 10.2 mega-pixel DSLR designed for advanced amateur and professional photographers. The third model in Samsung's rapidly growing DSLR range, the...
At the end of August, we were invited to come to Hamburg to attend the press meeting of Olympus. During this European meeting, Olympus introduced their latest compact digital cameras, together with...
PENTAX Imaging Company announced today the K10D digital SLR camera with 10.2 effective megapixels and a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction (SR) system system that effectively...
Sony today released a firmware update (version 1.1) for their DSLR-A100, DSLR_A100K, and DSLR-A100W Digital SLR cameras. This firmware update addresses the symptom that in very rare cases, RAW...
It is an irony with an iron source! While new camera models hit the street and digital technology advances to introduce more affordable DSLR cameras, underwater housing prices might increase over...
MediaSub have announced a new housing for the Nikon D80 DSLR.
The MediaSub BUW 1 Nikon D80 is a grey metallic, carbon fibre underwater housing, and can withstand pressures of up to 80 meters of...
Canon today announces its next generation D-SLR: the EOS 400D. Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, new EOS Integrated Cleaning System, larger and brighter 2.5" LCD and 9-point AF, the...
Wetpixel's own Dr. Alex Mustard has alerted us to the launch of a new filter - the Auto-Magic, which is made specifically for underwater photography with digital compact cameras. The filter is...
Nikon Japan has today started a teaser campaign promoting a new compact 10.2 megapixel digital SLR which will be announced in 20 days, we can only guess that this would be the natural successor to...
Panasonic has announced their entry into the 4/3rds DSLR arena with a 7.5 megapixel camera and Zeiss lens. This camera is very similar to the Olympus E-330 and uses the same sensor, which we have...
Consumer Reports published its "Annual Photo Guide" in the July issue of the magazine. The report includes a range of pocket-sized (subcompact) cameras, including some models with unusual...
SEA&SEA announces the release of their latest digital underwater imaging products for Nikon and Canon cameras. Made specifically for Sea&Sea's popular line of DSLR housings, including the...
In July 2005 Konica Minolta and Sony made an announcement that they were to jointly develop digital SLR cameras. This agreement hinted at shared technology between the two companies such as auto...
In addition to the introduction of their new D2xS DSLR, Nikon also announced the release of new software packages: Camera Control Pro and Image Authentication Software.
Nikon's new Camera...
Sony has established a new brand name for its digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras that will be launched worldwide this summer. Meaning "beginning" and "essential," the symbol Alpha embodies...
On April 22 James Wiseman will teach the first HUPS workshop of 2006. It will be geared toward new digital photographers or those considering moving up to a DSLR. The presentation will run two...
Canon announced their latest 30D DLSR today. The camera is a mild update of the popular 20D camera, with one of the most notable features being a new large 2.5 LCD screen. This large screen is...
When Sea&Sea late last year announced that they where about to release a housing for the Canon EOS 350D it came perfectly in time for me. I had just decided that the EOS 350D was to be my...
New products offer professional photographers unprecedented image quality
Hasselblad is creating a new standard of digital image quality for professional photographers with the announcement of...
Bibble Labs today announced availability of version 4.5 of its popular Raw Workflow software. Now supporting close to 70 of the most popular DSLR and prosumer cameras, this update includes support...
A dutch website yesterday released some information about a new "entry level" DSLR from Olympus utilizing the 4/3 system. Also included was information about a macro lens with a 35mm focal length...
A dutch website yesterday released some information about a new "entry level" DSLR from Olympus utilizing the 4/3 system. Also included was information about a macro lens with a 35mm focal length...
Just a few days after Canon has disclosed the secret of the EOS 5D DSLR, the digital u/w photo community also welcomes a brand new innovation. Codenamed "Black Pearl" the new owners of HUGYFOT...
Magic filters differ from other UW filters as they are made as optical quality gels and are therefore compatible with popular wide angle lenses such as fisheyes and ultra-wide zooms. The filter is...
Nikon dealer Jean Bruneau has obtained one of the new Nikon D70s cameras and he confirms that the control positions and buttons are all in the same locations as the D70. The answer to the question...
Learning the technical jargon is not for everyone. In fact, don't even worry about it right now. However, shooting marine life underwater is not as easy as shooting on land (technically in air),...
There is nothing wrong with shooting in auto mode. Underwater photography is inherently fun and exciting enough that dealing with manual settings is not for everyone. However, taking the next...
This is largely meant for compact camera users, if shooting with a DSLR, please refer to the separate macro and wide angle articles found in the Technique Section . The settings...
By Jeff Mullins Maintenance is one of the duties that almost every underwater photographer wishes they didn’t have to do. However, it’s the very people that don’t do it...
The final round of the competition will be judged aˆ?liveaˆ? at ADEX 2007, where the judges, made up of distinguished underwater photographers, will give their scores and critiques. There will also...
The final round of the competition will be judged aˆ?liveaˆ? at ADEX 2007, where the judges, made up of distinguished underwater photographers, will give their scores and critiques. There will also...
Everything You Need To Know About Underwater Photography DivePhotoGuide.com is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about underwater photography. Underwater...
Selecting an underwater camera is not a simple task. There is no one best or right underwater camera to buy, but rather the best or right camera for your specific needs and budget. Fortunately,...
Inevitably there comes a point for most underwater photographers when your focus shifts from the excitement of taking pictures underwater to the finer points of your equipment and technique that...
Every month DivePhotoGuide and H2O Photo Pros will be giving away a cash and prize package to one random DPG member that rates and reviews their equipment in the DPG Equipment Section . The...
