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Canon Patent Reveals Possible New Viewfinder System
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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
Samsung Reveals The NX10 "Hybrid" DSLR
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Samsung reveals the NX10 - a "hybrid DSLR" with a APS-C size 14.6 CMOS sensor with a mirrorless interchangeable lens
Sony Announces The Alpha 450 DSLR
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Sony expands its Alpha line of DSLRs with the A450
Underwater Photography DSLR Packing Checklist
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Missing one small piece of equipment on a trip can stop an underwater photographer cold. Download our underwater photography packing list for DSLR cameras
New Canon Patent Indicates Touchscreens On DSLRs
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A patent published by Canon indicates that touchscreens on Canon DSLRs could be seen in the future
Interesting New DSLR Concept-The Nova Camera
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An interesting DSLR concept from college student Erin Fong called the Nova Camera, designed to increase flexibility and mobility of the SLR camera.
TTL Exposure Control
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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...
DEMA 2009: Underwater Photography Products-SLR Housings
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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
Equipment For Wide Angle Underwater Photography
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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...
Nikon D3s Released - Pro DSLR With HD Video
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Nikon today announced the release of the highly anticipated D3s, building upon the mage quality and high speed performance inherited from the Nikon D3
Canon Announces The Highly Anticipated EOS 7D Mid Range DSLR
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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...
Sony Announces Three New DSLRs Including The Full Frame α850
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Sony announced the release of three new DSLRs-- the Easy-to-use α500 & α550 and the full frame α850
Canon Firmware Update For EOS 50D DSLR
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Canon releases firmware update for EOS 50D DSLR
Nikon Releases D3000 Entry Level DSLR
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Nikon has announced the release of the D3000 entry level DSLR
Nikon D300s and D3000 Expected To Be Announced July 30
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We have been hearing the rumors of the D300s for months now. It's for real folks, the Nikon D300s is coming VERY soon!
Nikon 2009 / 2010 DSLR Release Schedule Leaked?
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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
Rumors Of Nikon D3000?
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Rumors are floating around out there about a video-less version of the Nikon D5000, which will be called the D3000.Can it be?
Sandisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB Card
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30MB/s Read & Write Speeds and 32GB Storage Capacity Help Photography and Video Enthusiasts Do More With Their DSLRs
The Olympus E-P1, A Nice Addition To Your Topside Camera Bag
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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...
Pentax Introduces The New Pentax K-7 DSLR
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The Pentax Imaging Company announced the launch of the PENTAX K-7 digital SLR camera
Nikon D60 Being Phased Out, Is The D300 Next? D400 On Horizon?
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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?
Cool Gadget Alert - iPhone Remote Trigger For Canon DSLR's
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OnOne software has released a new iPhone application called the DSLR Remote. It currently only works on supported Canon EOS DSLR's
Sony Introduces Three New SLRs
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Sony introduces the DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230, three new SLRs and other products.
Olympus E-620 Underwater Housing
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The PT-E06 housing looks ergonomic and compact. We'll get a review online as soon as we get one in our hands
Canon Launches Canon Live Learning For EOS Shooters
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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...
Rumors Of Canon 1D Mark IV
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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...
Firmware Updates For Canon 50D, 450D / Rebel XSi, 1000D / Rebel XS
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Firmware updates are available for several Canon DSLR models. The 50D, 450D (Rebel XSi) and the 1000D (Rebel XS)
Aquatica AD700 Housing For Nikon D700
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A complete review of the Aquatica underwater housing for Nikon's D700 full frame DSLR
Nikon Introduces The D5000 Entry Level DSLR
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We've reported the rumors for weeks, Nikon has formally announced the new D5000 DSLR. It is 12.3 MP, has a swivel out LCD screen and HD video
Olympus E-3 Firmware Update
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This E-3 firmware update will improve the camera’s overall Auto Focus performance
New Entry Level Nikon DSLR Leaked (D60 Replacement?)
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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...
Olympus Announces The E-450 Entry Level DSLR
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We've confirmed that Olympus will not be producing an underwater housing for the E-450, but other third parties may do so
Next DSLR With HD Video - Canon Rebel T1i
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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?
PMA News: Olympus Declares 12 Megapixels Is Enough?
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"Twelve megapixels is, I think, enough for covering most applications most customers need," said Akira Watanabe, manager of Olympus Imaging's SLR planning department
Sigma Unveils New SD15 DSLR & 14MP DP2 Compact
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Sigma unveils a DSLR, the SD15 & a 14MP DP2 compact camera with SLR capabilities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, Next SLR To Shoot HD Video
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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...
Sea & Sea RDX-D60 Housing Compatible with Nikon D40 and D60 DSLR Cameras
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SEA&SEA's recently released RDX-D60 DSLR housing for the popular Nikon D60 has been tested and verified to be compatible with the Nikon D40
Sea & Sea MDX-D700 For The Nikon D700 DSLR
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A first look at the Sea & Sea MDX-D700 For The Nikon D700 DSLR
Nikon Announces 8 New Coolpix Cameras - How Many Will Get Underwater Housings?
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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...
Nikon D3x Officially Announced
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Nikon photographers can now revel in the fact that the D3x is official
Olympus E-30 DSLR
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Olympus announces the latest in the DSLR series, the E-30
DEMA 2008: SeaTool
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SeaTool displayed new products for both point and shoot, DSLR and video shooters at DEMA 2008.
Lecia Announces 37.5 Megapixel S2 DSLR
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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 Announces the Highly Anticipated EOS 5D Mark II
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Canon finally announces the long awaited and rumored EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the long-awaited successor to Canon's highly popular EOS 5D
Aquatica Announces Nikon D700 Housing
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Aquatica is the first manufacturer to formally announce a housing for the full frame Nikon D700
Panasonic Announces World's First Micro Four Thirds DSLR
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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 5D Successor Teaser Campaign
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Canon launched a teaser website dubbed "Destined Evolution" in an assumed campaign for the 5D successor
Sony Introduces AZA±900 Full Frame 24.6 Megapixel DSLR
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The flagship of the Sony AZA± DSLR range features the industry's first ever 24.6 effective megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
A 21MP Canon 5D Mark II at Photokina?
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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...
RED Getting Into the DSLR Game?
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The folks over at RED, known for their ultra high definition digital video system, is potentially getting into the DSLR market
Ikelite Announces Housing For Canon Digital 1000-D Rebel XS dSLR
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Ikelite introduces it's housing for the 1000-D Rebel XS
Nikon Releases The D90
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Well, we've been talking about this one for a while now - Nikon has finally released the D90. This replaces the D80 in Nikon's line of DSLR's
Canon To Release The 5D Successor & The 50D
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Rumors have it that Canon will be soon announcing the successor to the popular 5D, as well as a credibly confirmed 50D body
Olympus and Panasonic Announce Micro Four Thirds System Standard
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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,"
Is The Rumor True About The Nikon D90?
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According to rumors circulating on the web, the replacement for the D80 will be announced during Photokina, and it will be the D90
Canon Announcwes The EOS Rebel XS
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Canon announced the EOS Rebel XS, a new entry-level digital SLR
BS Kinetics Housing For Olympus E 420 and E 520
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BS Kinetics announces housings for the Olympus E 420 and E 520 DSLR's
Nikon Announces Full Frame D700
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The new Nikon D700 FX Format D-SLR was inspired by the D3, in a smaller and lighter design
Canon EOS 1000D Preview
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Our friends at LetsGoDigital preview the Canon 1000D DSLR
Ikelite Housing for Canon 450D/Rebel XSi
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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
Olympus E-520 and PT-E05 underwater housing
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Olympus have announced the PT-E05 housing for the E-520 DSLR
Olympus E-3 Nexus Underwater Housing
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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...
List of Moisture Alarms
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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...
Introducing The Aquatica D300 Housing
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Aquatica is pleased to introduce the Aquatica D300 housing for the Nikon D300 DSLR camera.
New Sony Alpha Housing From BS Kinetics
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The Gibson underwater housing for the Sony Alpha DSLR's is made from carbon fiber, which makes it extremely lightweight as well as meutrally bouyant
Olympus E-420: World's Smallest DSLR
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Olympus E-420 is The World's Smallest And Lightest Consumer Digital SLR Delivers Enhanced Auto focus Live View
Fantasea FD-40X Housing For Nikon D60
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Fantasea Line is pleased to announce that the new Nikon entry level DSLR D60 camera is compatible with the D40 housing
Pentax K20D First Shots
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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.
Review of My Nikon D3 - Almost...
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How exciting - I ordered my D3 two weeks ago on backorder, and voila - I finally received a package last week
Nikon Announces The D60 DSLR
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Get ready underwater shooters, yet another new Nikon DSLR is coming soon
Samsung To Introduce Next-Generation DSLR at PMA 2008
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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
Ikelite Housing for Sony DSLR-A700
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Ikelite has introduced a full-featured yet affordable underwater housing for the Sony A-700 Digital SLR Camera
Sony Unveils New Mainstream DSLR Camera
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Sony is advancing the digital SLR category for mainstream photographers with today's introduction of the new AZA± (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera
DEMA2007: Sea & Sea
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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...
DEMA 2007: Aquatica
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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...
DEMA 2007: Olympus
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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...
Photoshop Lightroom 1.2 And Camera Raw 4.2 Updates
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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...
Sea & Sea's Plans For New Nikon & Canon DSLRs Housings
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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...
Sea & Sea's Plans for New Nikon & Canon DSLRs Housings
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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...
New Sony DSLR Aims High And Should Have Deep Appeal
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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...
New Sony Alpha 700 Aims High and Should Have Underwater Appeal
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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...
Nikon Fires Back At Canon With The D3 And D300
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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...
Nikon Fires Back At Canon with Double DSLR Broadside: the D3 and D300
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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...
Nikon Fires Back At Canon with Double DSLR Broadside: the D3 and D300
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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...
New Canon DSLRs Offer Exciting UW Potential
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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...
Nikon D300 / D3X Leaked
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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...
Nikon D-300 Specs Leaked? Rumors of a D3X Announcement this Week as Well?
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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...
CANON's EOS 40D DSLR
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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....
CANON's 21.1MP EOS-1Ds MARK III DSLR
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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...
New Canon DSLRs Offer Exciting UW Potential
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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...
Canon U.S.A.'s Highly Anticipated EOS 40D Digital SLR Delivers High-Resolution Image Quality, High-Speed Shooting and Functionality
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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....
Canon U.S.A.'s New Line-Leading, 21.1-Megapixel, Full Frame EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR
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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 Introduces New Nikon D-40X Housing
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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,...
Canon 40D Imminent?
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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...
Rumor: Launch Of New Sony Alpha DSLR Imminent?
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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...
Olympus 510 (Topside) Field Review
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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,...
Nikon Getting Set To Unveil Next-gen Professional DSLR?
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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 Hints At New Digital SLR 'Coming Soon'
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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...
Delkin's SensorScope Now Shipping Separately
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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...
Camera Armor Announces Custom Designed Line Of Protective Cases For DSLR's
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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 ITTL Synch Cords For Non-Ikelite DSLR Housings
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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...
IDC Reports On 2006 Digicam Market
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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...
ADEX Photographer Of The Year Competition
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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,...
Nikon D40x Test Images
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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 D40 Wins DIWA Gold Award
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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...
FinePix S5 Pro Firmware Update Ver.1.04
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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 Alpha DSLR Family To Expand
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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 TTL Underwater Housing For Nikon D40
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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 Releases D40, D80 Firmware Updates
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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...
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Exclusive Preview
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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...
Hasselblad: 31MP Variant DSLR
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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...
Bali Workshop With Michael Aw At Seraya
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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...
Canon EOS 40D DSLR Due Soon?
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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...
K10D Firmware Update
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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 PDCH-D80 Underwater Housing For Nikon D80
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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...
Olympus PT-E02 Reviewed In The Maldives
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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...
Image Size Changeable Fisheye Lens System
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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 Rowlands Gallery Featured On DPG
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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 45A‚A° Viewfinder And New DSLR Housings
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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...
First Look At Fantasea FD-40 Housing For Nikon D-40 DSLR
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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....
Unique New DSLR Camera Sensor Cleaner To Hit Market Soon
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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 X-2 Series Housings Getting Ready To Ship
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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 Issues New Firmware For Three DSLRs
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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 DSLR's
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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...
DSLRClean Travel And Starter Kits
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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...
Got A Spare DSLR? Convert It To IR
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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...
MediaSub BUW-1 Nikon D80 Underwater Housing
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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...
Another Nikon D40 Review
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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 30D Housing For The Canon 30D DSLR
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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...
Olympus Evolt E-330 DSLR And 10Bar Housing Review
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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...
Nikon D200 And Darkroom Secrets Revealed In EBook
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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...
Panasonic's Plans To Seriously Compete In The DSLR Market
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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 H3D (Not Underwater, But Cool!)
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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 Introduces New GX-10 Digital SLR
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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...
Fuji To Announce S5 DSLR On Sept. 25th
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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 Announces Launch Of GX-10 DSLR
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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...
Olympus E400 Preview
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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 Announces 10-Megapixel K10D DSLR
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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 Release Firmware Update For The Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital SLR
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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...
Aluminium Shortage Might Soon Affect Underwater Housing Prices
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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 Nikon D80 Underwater Housing
NEWS
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 400D DSLR Camera
NEWS
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...
New Auto-Magic Filter
NEWS
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 10.2 Mp DSLR In 20 Days
NEWS
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 Lumix DMC-L1
NEWS
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 Publishes Its "Annual Photo Guide"
NEWS
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...
Sony DSLR-A100 Sample Images
NEWS
The shots below were taken on a Sony press trip to Alaska, arranged to give journalists a chance to shoot with the A100 and a variety of lenses...
Sea&Sea Announces Release Of Nikon And Canon TTL Converters
NEWS
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...
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Hands-on Preview
NEWS
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...
Nikon Announces New Software
NEWS
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's New "Alpha" Sub-Brand For Its DSLR Cameras
NEWS
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...
Houston - April 22nd Intro To UW Digital Workshop
NEWS
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...
New Firmware For Olympus E-500
NEWS
Olympus has announced a firmware update (version 1.2) for the E-500 (EVOLT) Four Thirds Sytem DSLR...
Canon 30D Announced
NEWS
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...
Sea & Sea 350D Impressions And Photos
NEWS
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...
Hasselblad Launches The World's First 39 Megapixel DSLR
NEWS
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...
UWP Magazine Isuue # 28 Is Now Available
NEWS
UwP28 Jan/Feb 2006
Products:
Ikelite HDR HC-1
Patima Canon EOS 350D
Backscatter 360ND
INON D-2000-W
Fantasea FD-50
Ikelite 8" dome
Sea & Sea HDR HC-1
Olympus PT-030 & 031...
Bibble 4.5 Released
NEWS
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...
Olympus E-500 Dslr And New Macro Lens
NEWS
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...
Olympus E-500 DSLR And New Macro Lens
NEWS
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...
Codename "black Pearl"
NEWS
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 Available For Dslr Cameras
NEWS
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 D70s Compatible With D70 Housings
NEWS
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...
Top 10 Basic Principles Of Underwater Photography
GETTING STARTED
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),...
Taking Control Of Your Images With Manual Settings
GETTING STARTED
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...
Camera Settings for Macro & Wide Angle
GETTING STARTED
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...
Underwater Camera Maintenance
GETTING STARTED
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...
ADEX 2007 Photographer of the Year Competition
EVENTS
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...
ADEX 2007 Photographer of the Year Competition
MONTHLY CONTESTS
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...
Underwater Photography
INTERNAL PAGE
Everything You Need To Know About Underwater Photography DivePhotoGuide.com is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about underwater photography. Underwater...
Selecting Your First Underwater Camera
INTERNAL PAGE
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,...
Selecting a DSLR and Underwater Housing
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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...
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