Mike Bartick likes to get ID shots of animals, but recently in the Philippines he tried to push his photography to the next level using a number of different techniques
The Nauticam NA-550D Housing features compact size, new locking latches, new lens release lever, new two stage shutter release, and Nauticam ergonomics.
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.
Inon announced several products at the Diving Festival in Tokyo last week including a housing for the Panasonic GF1, base adapters to add Inon close up lenses and strobes to Panasonic Lumix and...
Olympus has announced the E-PL1 which is less expensive addition to their PEN Micro-Four Thirds cameras. They also announced an underwater housing for the model.
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
RED fans can rejoice over the new list of RED product and feature upgrades that were recently announced New information on the RED Pro, Scarlet 2/3",new prime lenses, Redmote Pro, Redicine-X,...
Aquatica announces their housing for the Canon 7D with fiber optic connectivity, angled menu buttons and the ability for a hydrophone to be used in conjunction with the video features.
Once you have mastered traditional underwater lighting techniques, you're ready to experiment with more advanced approaches to lighting that can add a creative look to your underwater images...
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...
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
Shooting wide is both challenging and rewarding. You have learned that it requires attention to both the foreground and background and how the two work together to become a cohesive striking image....
Snell's window is creative way to add that extra something to your underwater photographs. Learn how to create images with Snell's window in this article by Martin Edge.
Close focus wide angle underwater photography can be tricky at first, but once with some guidance it can be a great way to produce creative underwater images. Article by Alex Mustard
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...
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at...
In Part 4 of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography Keri Wilk provides insight into focusing techniques and general super macro tips
Mike Bartick returns home to California after an excursion to the Philippines. His home coming is very rewarding with many nudibranchs to be found in the 7th installment of his "Going...
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...
Fantasea Line is officially the first underwater housing and accessories company to announce their readiness for the anticipated rush of underwater photographers using the Canon Powershot G11
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
Canon announced the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake
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 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
Winners of the 2009 British Underwater Image festival have been announced. Congratulations to DPG's Keri Wilk for placing first in the Open category, and congrats to all the winners!
We promised that we were creating a new type of community, focused around content. DPG will have more of a social media feel, while not reinventing the wheel. Well, we have finally rolled out a...
We are asking all underwater photographers to keep an eye out for this stolen underwater photography equipment being sold as used anywhere online or elsewhere
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...
The Examiner uncovered a patent filed by Nikon last week for a feature that we think little of, except when we really need it to work and it doesn't - our battery meters
Dolphin numbers are declining as fishermen deplete their stock of food, pollution worsens, and a network of barrages restricts their movements. Falling water levels due to declining rain and...
Canon today issued a service notice for the PowerShot G10, confirming that lines sometimes appear in captured images. Please contact Canon if your camera is one of the affected models.
Panasonic Corporation, a world leader in High Definition technology, announced at NAB last week that it will start developing a professional 3D Full HD production system
In 2007 Filip Staes placed first in the compact category in the Our World Underwater competition, co-hosted by DivePhotoGuide and Wetpixel. His prize was a trip to Komodo with Kararu. He reports on...
Another one that we've been reporting rumors about for weeks, Nikon announced today the release of a new DX lens - the AF-S DX-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Another report about the underwater photographic experiences of South East Asia by DPG editor Matt Weiss. This time in Palawan, Philippines where he enjoys "botanical diving"
Aquatica announces the "HD Wave" their first high definition underwater video housing for the current Sony HDR-SR11/12 and the NEW Sony HDR-XR500V/520V HD camcorders
There is a big Nikon press conference scheduled for April 14th. We anticipate that they will be making several announcement,s including the a new DX lens that seems superior to the trusted 12-24 of...
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?
This year marked the 55th for the Boston Sea Rovers Clinic. One of the oldest and most prestigious diving events, the Sea Rovers always includes presentations and film screenings from accomplished...
Our friends at LetsGoDigital caught this gem at the PMA show this week. Ewa Marine now makes a plastic casing for your iPhone. The cool part is that it has a thin clear component over the camera...
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...
Jeff De Guzman provides information on the nudibranch Phyllodesmium rudmani and some tips on how photograph nudibranchs in general in the first installment of The Underwater Photographer's Critter...
As we prepare for another year of dive festivals and events around the world, I wanted to take this time to reflect back at one of my favorites of 2008 - the Curacao Dive Festival
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...
Did you know that there are over 100 identified species of nudibranchs in California? Neither did we. Mike Bartick takes on on an underwater photography journey to going Nudi in California
DPG editor Matt Weiss continues his report on the underwater photography opportunities of South East Asia with an installment on Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
This year's BBC Wildlife Photographer of The Year Competition was a boon for underwater photographers. Brian Skerry nabs the top prize in the Underwater World category
This firmware update is posted on Nikon Europe's website. We expect it to hit the US website as well, but there is no official US press release about it yet.
It's not often that new companies enter the underwater photography market with products that are very unique, so I gravitated immediately to the Ultima Digital booth
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
NYUPS member Cagatay Erciyes, a career Turkish diplomat and a hobbyist underwater photographer featured an underwater photo exhibition entitled "Colors of Oceans through a diplomat's lens" at the...
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...
Continuing a trend, Canon once again upgrades their PowerShot series with high end features and new designs. The Power Shot line has been very popular point & shoots among underwater photographers.
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...
In a continued effort to bring our readers information on the handful of underwater photographers covering the Bejing Olympics, we found it appropriate to feature another photographer, Wolfgang...
Looking for a possible point & shoot companion to take on the road to the islands for snorkeling and topside shooting? The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW can handle five-foot drops to the...
In the first installment of DivePhotoGuide's guide to South East Asia, Matt Weiss highlights the macro life of Bali in Part 1 of his two part guide to this Indonesian paradise
DivePhotoGuide editor Matt Weiss returns from South East Asia and will provide comprehensive coverage on this diverse area and its diving from a photographers point of view.
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,"
This is the second year DPG has been to MIDE. Its a great time to meet some like minded people, learn about Malaysia, and discover one of its greatest cities-KL.
After nearly three hours of painstaking effort, Ledwell releases the last piece of rope that had snarled the whale and the majestic beast slowly swims away.
These are not necessarily paramount for underwater photographers, but nonetheless useful for our topside work. Some underwater photographers do house the SB800, so the SB900 may be of interest to...
A research team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has uncovered evidence of explosive volcanic eruptions deep beneath the ice-covered surface of the Arctic Ocean
Ocean Visions is continuing its successful One Day Underwater Photography Workshops for Beginners with Digital Compact Cameras to improve their underwater shots with a variety of courses held...
Colin Ganz recently wrote a great review on the Sealux underwater housing for the Nikon D300. He also runs New Zealand's premier underwater photo society, SeaFanz
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
When I was told that I had won the 1st Place in the a Wide-angle category of the Our World Underwater I couldn't be happier, because the prize was a trip to Revillagigedo (Socorro). I had visited...
Aquatica is proud to announce its latest addition, the housing for the fabulous Canon 1DS mark III, with 21.1 mega pixels this camera/housing combination will push the boundaries of underwater...
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...
The underwater cinematographer market has been salivating over the Sony XDCAM ever since it first hit the market and the housings are on the way, as are the new generation of XDCAM's
This firmware update will improve the focusing precision of the lenses by using Imager AF in combination with the Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Lumix DMC-L10.
We've been releasing information in bits and pieces on the housing models and release dates, but to date there are still no housings available for D3 shooters
Ikelite is offering a modular port system that provides the flexibility and convenience of adding or removing components to make the port compatible with various lenses
Photographer and Wetpixel member Stephen Frink borrowed a copy of the new 14mm II from Canon Professional Services to examine both topside and underwater performance and compare against the other...
Our good friend Wolfgang Leander articulated a great perspective on his feelings for the simplistic approach to using a good ol' Nikonos V (he uses the green one)
16:9, known for their tests and reviews of lenses by a variety of manufacturers, has introduced an adapter that allows Nikon G-type lenses to fit Canon EF-lens compatible cameras
The underwater housing, the DMW-MCTZ3 has been made of polycarbonate and is waterproof until a depth of 40 meters. Nearly all the functions can be operated underwater
No subject scares underwater photographers more than having an expensive housed camera turn into an aquarium. Even a bit of water can turn electronics into a corroded mess.
Here are a few...
kelite has released a new housing for the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, the first release in the new SX series of great value super zoom digital compact cameras
Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM lens : The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM lens. This autofocus circular fisheye...
Subal is starting to pick up a little more steam in the US, after a long run as a popular housing brand among underwater photographers in Europe. Subal is focusing first on the new Canons, with the...
The Sea Tool housings are compact, ergonomic and uniquely designed. You can change memory cards, batteries, or lenses without removing the camera from the housing tray
Inon has been known for compact strobes with multiple power settings. They've become quite popular among many underwater photographers. However, over the last year or so , Inon has been slowly...
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...
Underwater photography is comprised of many sub-segments, one of which being fashion and commercial photography. On top of this pile stands Howard Schatz.
H2O can be easily summed up in one...
Underwater photography is comprised of many sub-segments, one of which being fashion and commercial photography. On top of this pile stands Howard Schatz...
The other day Mike McNamara invited me over to the Popular Photography & Imaging Magazine offices. New York is home to many media powerhouses, and the parent company behind Pop Photo, Hachette...
The other day Mike McNamara invited me over to the Popular Photography & Imaging Magazine offices. New York is home to many media powerhouses, and the parent company behind Pop Photo, Hachette...
Fantasea Line is pleased to announce that their FP-5000 housing is totally compatible with Nikon's new Coolpix digital camera, the P5100. The FP-5000 housing is fully functional, providing...
Fantasea Line is pleased to announce that their FP-5000 housing is totally compatible with Nikon's new Coolpix digital camera, the P5100. The FP-5000 housing is fully functional, providing...
Roger is and underwater videographer and the Director of the Underwater Images Competition, which is operated as an independent underwater photo and video competition operated on a not for profit...
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...
Typical high-end HD camcorders have 2.1M pixel sensors and record with 3:1:1 color sub-sampled video at up to 30fps. We deliver 12M pixels at up to 60fps and record wide dynamic range and color...
Panasonic today introduced the newest member of its digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera line, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-L10, the companyus first SLR with Face Detection. The DMC-L10 also offers...
Panasonic today introduced the newest member of its digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera line, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-L10, the company's first SLR with Face Detection. The DMC-L10 also...
Finding the right diopter for your video rig is sometimes difficult with various port openings and depths, and a variety of lenses to match with. A thread has been started in the Wetpixel Video...
Inon America is now supporting Olympus PT-039 housing (Stylus 780 camera) with an updated M67 (67mm threaded) Mount Base. The Mount Base securely attaches to both the PT-039 and PT-034 housings,...
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...
The Canon PowerShot A720 IS is based around the previous PowerShot A700 IS model, and a 6x optical zoom lens - an equivalent of 35 to 210mm, making the A720 excellent for all-purpose photography....
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,...
Fantasea Line announces the release of several new housings specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix L12, Nikon Coolpix S200 and S500 digital cameras. Depth rated to 60 meters/200 feet, the...
FL-12 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera
Fantasea Line announces the release of a new housing specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix L12 digital camera. The FL-12...
Following up on the success of the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR and IS-1 infrared digital cameras, Fujifilm today announced the IS Pro, the latest in a line that has proved popular with technical, law...
We're here on Tioman Island for the kick off of the Tioman Mega Dive. Unfortunately, we're not going to be diving for more than two days while out here, but we're having a great time and enjoying...
New Housing Provides Access to All Camera Controls & Functions
Fantasea Line announces the addition of a new housing specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P5000 digital camera. The FP-5000...
Article by: Sharon Rainis
Photos by: Howard Rosenstein
I work for Fantasea, which is a company that develops, manufactures and markets products with a focus on water-sports, diving and...
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,...
PENTAX U.K. launches the PENTAX K100D Super, a new standard-class digital SLR camera boasting advanced features to enable photographers of all levels to produce the highest quality images with...
Sealux just announced a two compact housings - the HX7 and the HX7 Pro - for the Sony HDR-FX7E and the Sony HVR-V1E/P. With these two housings two more HD compact camcorders can be taken underwater...
SEA&SEA introduces the worldus most advanced compact underwater digital camera system available to date. The new DX-1G housing and 1G camera features 10.01 effective megapixels from a high...
Fantasea Line announces the addition of a new housing specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P5000 digital camera. The FP-5000 housing is fully functional providing photographers with access...
If you've been shooting with a digital camera for any period of time and been online then you've probably heard the rave reviews about the Magic Filter developed by Dr. Alex Mustard and Peter...
Olympus gears-up for summer with new underwater housings and accessories for its digital cameras - from point-and-shoot to D-SLR (digital single lens reflex). For millions, the peak travel season...
SCUBA Show celebrated its 20th year in 2007. The dive industry was greeted by thousands of California divers on June 2nd and 3rd at the Long Beach convention center, just steps from the Aquarium of...
DxO Labs announces today that the award-winning DxO Optics Pro v4.2 software now supports the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and FinePix S3 Pro as well as the Pentax K10D Digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR)...
While we haven't been sent the official press release, DPReview.com has published a Panasonic press release with details on a new Panasonic LUMIX digital camera, model DMC-FX100. According to the...
Before choosing our uw photo kit equipment we wanted the best camera and our choice went to the photo camera that, in our opinion but not only, is the best in the 2007 market: Panasonc Lumix FZ50....
Utilizing advanced (patent pending) features such as BriteVue XL technology with high optical magnification and 6 super bright LEDs, the SensorLoupe is the only tool you need for locating debris on...
Canon has launched the 8.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 950 IS (Powershot SD850 IS), an upgrade to the award-winning PowerShot SD800 (Digital IXUS 850 IS).
Sporting a three-tone metal finish with...
Improved white balance performance and an upgrade of barcoding and function lock functions highlight the upgrade.
Fujifilm has released a firmware upgrade for its FinePix S5 Pro which, the...
The New Nikon D40 is the first Nikon body without a built in auto focus motor. This means that the any lens used with the D40 will need the auto focus motor built into the lens. These lenses are...
Fantasea has announced the Fantasea Line FD-40X Waterproof Housing which will work for both the Nikon D40 and the D40X camera. It will be shipping in Mid-May with a SLRP of $1099 and includes a...
Got a new underwater camera? Photos not quite up to snuff? Here are 5 quick tips to help you out.
Tip #1. Get close, have a conversation. If you think you are close, get closer. Two to four feet...
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...
Canon has announced three new underwater housings for three new PowerShot cameras.
The WP-DC12 underwater housing is intended for the PowerShot A570 IS, Canon's 7.1 Megapixel addition to the...
Nikon's booth shows off the company's huge range of imaging solutions, including all of the latest digital camera models. As you'd expect for a company that just unveiled no less than eight new...
Ever since I got my first digital SLR housing I've been looking for a way to make the housing somewhat neutral underwater. My Subal/D100 housing wasn't too bad, but when I switched to a Subal/D2x...
This new addition to our already fine macro port is ground and polished to perfection from BK-7 mineral glass, it will help maximize light transmission and pull the best performance from your...
Subsequent to our story earlier today Olympus has now shared some images of a mock-up of the upcoming E-1 successor (codename P-1) as well as the new lenses. As you can see the P-1 will not by...
lympus Imaging Corporation is pleased to announce the plans to significantly expand the Olympus E-System, its industry-leading lineup of interchangeable-lens digital SLRs compliant with the Four...
Nikon has launched a new section of their website dedicated to their Vibration Reduction (VR) function found in many of their SLR Lenses. The site covers: What's behind image blurring - clearer...
Nexus introduces the new super coated glass dome port DP1017-10 made specifically for the Tokina 10-17 fisheye zoom lens. This small dome, only 4.75 inches diameter overall, is another in the line...
With the PMA 2007 show coming up the first PMA rumors are showing up in the numerous Internet forums and blogs. One of the rumors is a possible new Sony Cybershot digital camera introduction; the...
Fantasea Line announced the release of the F400D and FD-80 waterproof camera housing dedicated exclusively to the Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) and Nikon D80 respectively.
Together with...
Sea&Sea has released details of the DX-S5Pro housing for the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro digital SLR.
The DX-S5Pro is a corrosion resistant aluminum alloy housing, capable of handling the...
Purchase a Light and Motion Bluefin HC3 housing between now and February 28th (while supplies last) and you will also receive a Bluefin Super Wide Angle Lens Free!
This special is good for any...
Panasonic presents its 2007 digital camera line-up with the introduction of 8 new digital cameras. Our reporter is currently situated at the Panasonic press conference in Paris to take a first...
As the run-up to PMA starts in earnest Panasonic has announced a fairly major refresh of its compact Lumix range, starting here with the DMC-FZ8, which replaces last year's DMC-FZ7. The DMC-FZ8 ups...
Ever since I got my first digital SLR housing I've been looking for a way to make the housing somewhat neutral underwater. My Subal/D100 housing wasn't too bad, but when I switched to a Subal/D2x...
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced that Adobe Photoshop� Lightroom� 1.0 software is now available for pre-order and is expected to ship in mid-February...
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...
The lines between prosumer and consumer HD camcorders have become even more blurry.
JVC announces that it has expanded its award-winning Everio hard drive camcorder family with the addition of...
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...
The famous Thai ghost known as Mae Nak, the ongoing conflict in the deep South, "beautiful" kick boxers, youth culture in Siam Square and the car-crash rescue unit "Por Tek...
Most people who get into serious underwater photography start out buying a single lens reflex (SLR) from one of the major camera manufacturers. Typically, they then buy housings, ports, lights and...
Samsung Cameras today announced the release of the S1050, a point-and-shoot digital camera with a premium quality 10.1 mega-pixel image sensor. Coupled with a super-sharp 5x optical zoom lens, the...
In addition to the three typical consumer cameras Fujifilm has also announced a specialized infrared sensitive version of the SLR-like S9100. The new IS-1 joins the quietly introduced S3 Pro UVIR...
Seacam USA owner Stephen Frink wanted to know which of Canon's lenses performed suitably for underwater use:
A few months ago I decided it was time to find out what would be optimal underwater...
Even in the 'blink and you'll miss it' world of compact digital cameras the budget-priced 6x zoom lensed Canon PowerShot A700 was a short-lived model; announced late February and replaced in August...
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...
The Canon PowerShot A640 is a 10MP digital camera with a 2.5" LCD, a 4x optical zoom lens (35-140 mm equivalent), with an additional 4x digital zoom for 16X overall. It uses 4 AA batteries and...
Nikon and iconic bag manufacturer Crumpler have joined forces to develop two camera bags specifically designed for owners of SLR cameras. The first fruits of the partnership are the ultra cool...
Most people who get into serious underwater photography start out buying a single lens reflex (SLR) from one of the major camera manufacturers. Typically, they then buy housings, ports, lights and...
Nai'a and Rod Klein announce two back-to-back digital workshops during Feb 2007. Feb 3-10 and Feb 10-20. These special workshops will be held on back-to-back charters so you can join us for either...
I had a good time shooting with the D40 and D80 at the same time. The D40 has a great quality feel and is fun to shoot with. I could easily see it as a wonderful take-everywhere SLR, though every...
Announced just before Photokina 2006 in September 2006, the G7 came as something of a surprise to many who had written off the G series of high end PowerShots when the G6 (launched 2004) wasn't...
BUILDING ON the success of its SLR (single lens reflex) underwater filters, PR Productions has developed a filter specifically for compact or 'point-and-shoot' digital cameras. The inventors of the...
The Canon PowerShot A710 IS couples a 7 megapixel CCD imager sensor with an image stabilized 6x optical zoom lens that offers a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 35 to 210mm -- a moderate wide angle...
Eric from Wetpixel posted a great piece today....I often get asked how many shots I take during a single dive. Instead of fumbling around with words, I decided to thumbnail and present every image...
DxO Labs announces today that DxO Optics Pro v4 Digital SLR and lens automatic image quality enhancement software now supports the recently released Nikon D80 and the Canon EOS 400D (also known as...
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...
The Rainsleeve from OP/TECH USA is the new must-have accessory for avid outdoor photographers, offering a shield from the elements that fits easily in the pocket or camera bag. It features a unique...
The Leica Digital-Modul-R is the only imaging system in the universe that allows you to switch seamlessly from digital to film capture. It's also the only system that lets you make full use of the...
From fall foliage to the intensity of fourth down at the five-yard line, the autumn is full of fantastic photo opportunities. Whether expanding a current EOS system, or thinking of the family...
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...
Panasonic today released a firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX1 Digital Camera. This firmware update makes it possible to shoot while RAW photo data is being saved, improves focusing performance...
Over the last couple of year's Nikon has introduced plenty of new glass to excite photographers with fresh possibilities and new solutions. But we photographers of the wet variety can feel a little...
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...
The Lumix LX1, announced July 2005, was a camera that proved just how commited Panasonic is to shaking up the digital camera market with innovative, often quirky products rather than taking the...
Here's what Samsung is calling "the world's first super camera phone," the Samsung SCH-B600. That's a 10-megapixel digital camera in there, and the lens is long enough to let it zoom 3x...
Carl Zeiss recently announced a totally unique 'monster lens', the built-to-order Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4 lens. Designed to be used with a Hasselblad 6x6 medium format camera this monster...
Panasonic today introduced two new interchangeable lenses designed specifically for the digital SLR camera. Both the LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH and the LEICA D SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4...
For photographers, having to check their gear before boarding an airline exposes them to one of their greatest fears: the theft of their equipment and possibly their livelihood. Think Tank Photos...
Panasonic today introduced two new interchangeable lenses designed specifically for the digital SLR camera. Both the LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH and the LEICA D SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4...
The Olympus E-System is a "designed-for-digital" SLR camera system that has grown considerably since the original Olympus E-1 camera body was launched in 2003. Today, the system includes...
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....
The makers of the award-winning lens cleaning technology, the Lens Pen, today introduce two new products designed to help photo professionals clean CCD and CMOS sensors on their high quality...
Pentax has posted some very brief information about three new digital-only DA* (star) lenses which utilize built-in Supersonic motors for focusing and are likely to be environmentally sealed to...
The YS-110 strobe is packed with ground-breaking features designed for the new age of digital photography. When it's connected via a fiber-optic cable to a compact digital camera with TTL metering,...
To complement the new M8 Digital Rangefinder camera Leica has also today announced two new lenses and a new wide angle finder. New M series lenses are the Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 mm F4 ASPH and the...
Leica Camera AG, Solms is exhibiting the new LEICA DIGILUX 3 at photokina in Cologne (26th September to 1st October 2006). The LEICA DIGILUX 3 is the first purely digital Leica mirror reflex system...
This AR multi-coated glass dome port is ideal for wide-angle photography with a digital single-lens-reflex camera. It comes with a port case and a dome port cover...
In its second edition, Oceans Expo will present what is probably one of the most amazing photographic journeys through the oceans.
The lenses of David Doubilet, Doug Perrine, Brian Skerry, Amos...
The compact Ricoh 500SE camera is much more protected than most other digital cameras. Durably built with reinforced glass shielding over the lens and JIS protection grade 7 allows shooting in the...
Canon continues its tradition of optical excellence with two new EF lenses - the powerful EF50mm f/1.2L USM and the versatile EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lenses. Both lenses are valuable additions to...
A month ago, Wetpixel user Daniel Deck posted a message in the forums about his experience using an ExpoDisc to white balance underwater. Many of us struggle with underwater white balance,...
NikonA‚A® (www.nikondigital.com) today introduced the versatile, affordable new 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens, further expanding Nikon's successful line of DX Nikkor lenses,...
Adorama Academy publishes a practical do-it-yourself guide to fixing a common problem found in today's digital cameras, for amateur and professional photographers. As digital SLR cameras grow in...
DxO Labs announces today availability of 15 new DxO Lens Modules for its DxO Optics Pro software bringing the total now to 365 lens correction modules available to DxO Optics Pro users. In...
SanDisk introduced the new SanDisk Extreme IV line of CompactFlash digital film cards for professional photographers. The line is targeted at photographers who require the highest possible...
American Photo Magazine have announced their eight annual Editor's Choice awards. To help choose the winners within the 16 categories, American photo turned to industry experts from some of the...
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new Macro 70mm F2.8 EX DG lens . This medium telephoto macro lens is ideal for both digital SLR cameras and 35mm film SLR cameras. The...
DxO Labs today revealed details of the next version of its flagship application DxO Optics Pro software which improves the image quality of Digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras and advanced...
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...
Akira Tateishi started taking photographs of underwater scenes half a century ago.
"The pieces I photographed a long time ago have a blue hue that seems to emanate from deep within the...
The hot blood of the great whales may soon flow freely into the cold frigid waters of the Southern Oceans as harpoon cannons roar and the long flensing knives reduce the world's largest intelligent...
Leica Camera AG, Solms will be giving the lenses of the Leica rangefinder system a new code on the bayonet ring in future to enable the planned digital Leica M camera to recognize the lens type....
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...
German housing manufacturer UK-GERMANY has just finished their latest product for the OLYMPUS E330. It will be distributed under the Swiss AQUAMIR brand. Included in the housing is a flat port for...
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...
Manufacturer's Announcement: The New Nexus D200 is the ultimate in compact underwater SLR housings. It has a full range of lens ports and access to all controls on the camera plus additional...
Light & Motion has posted on their website part one of a video seminar by Steve Fish, which talks about wide angle lenses, depth of field, focus lock, filters, and white balance. You can also...
First announced in 2004 at Photokina, Mamiya has today announced the availability of the 22-million pixel ZD. This medium format digital SLR features a large 48 x 36mm CCD sensor which can capture...
It must have been foresight that the New Underwater Lens Revolution is based in the Southbridge area of central Massachusetts once considered the Optical Capital of the World. American Optical has...
PMA 2006: Yesterday we got our hands on the Lumix DMC-L1 and had a detailed discussion with Panasonic executives and product planners about their exciting new digital SLR. The DMC-L1 is Panasonic's...
Olympus has announced the new PT-E02 underwater case designed for the E-330. Olympus officials indicated the PT-E02 has been designed to allow the user to use the E-330's "Live View"...
Olympus Corporation (Olympus) and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) have been engaged in joint development of cameras that comply with the Four Thirds System standard for...
Amongst the flood of new digicams Nikon has announced this, the world's first macro lens (offering reproduction ratios of up to 1:1) equipped with Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration...
Olympus Imaging Inc. unveils its latest
evolution in the Stylus series - the new Stylus 720 SW, a digital camera that
can withstand a 1.5 metre drop, shoot underwater up to 3 metres, and capture...
Since the introduction of the first single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, photographers have prized SLRs because they can see with the naked eye, through an optical viewfinder, exactly what is passing...
Fantasea Line, distributor of the world's most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the F350D waterproof camera housing for the Digital Canon Rebel...
Ikelite has released photos and details about their new 8" dome port for SLR housings. Ikelite emphasizes that most lenses will be working fine with their 3" dome, but there are some...
Sigma has confirmed that there is an incompatibility issue between its HSM equipped lenses and the new Nikon D200. Specifically the HSM lenses do not operate when the 'AF-ON' button is pressed on...
Japan's Olympus Corp. said on Wednesday that it planned to shift the focus of its digital camera business away from compact models and sell more high-end single lens reflex cameras to boost...
The FinePix S9000 is the world's first 9-Megapixel "SLR-like" digicam for advanced amateur photographers. It incorporates Fujifilm's groundbreaking Real Photo Technology, a 5th Generation...
In the past 35 years, Bill Curtsinger has photographed 33 articles for National Geographic magazine, specializing in underwater photography.
He's also shot photographs that appeared in...
The SP-700 boasts Olympus's largest LCD to date with its 3 inch (7.6cm) HyperCrystal Sunshine LCD. Combined with 6.0 million pixels and a precision 3x zoom lens (1:3.3-4.0, equivalent to 38-114mm...
Main features of the VX-HC1 housing
Supports the Sony HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1J
Incorporates the most functional attributes of the VX-950 PRO housing
Equipped with an ultra wide 0.66x optical...
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...
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...
SeaLife DC500 underwater digital camera is announced today. The SeaLife DC500 has 5.5 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen and retails for A‚A?349.99.
Oympus has announced that owners of its E-System cameras will be able to get a new view of the world next year with the introduction of the Zuiko Digital ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens. E-1 and E-300...
I really didn't want to do it but I had no choice. I waited like a faithful puppy for Nikon to jump on the bandwagon and kick Canon's rear but it never happened. I just became an old dog while...
At this month's Seaspace convention, James Watt showed some photos during his Digital Workshop that he took in Indonesia using a new filtering technique that results in dramatic improvement in the...
SEA & SEA introduces the DX-8000G housing and 8000G digital camera with 8.24 million pixels of resolution and a wide-angle-to-telephoto zoom lens to capture crystal-clear images.
The...
If you don't want to learn about manual exposure just yet, put your camera on auto mode – usually indicated by an Auto or a “P”(for program) on your camera’s mode...
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...
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...
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...
Win fantastic prizes and
compete for the title of best in the world in the second annual Scuba Diver AustralAsia
Through the Lens photo competition. New categories A?a‚¬aˆ? Portfolio &...
Think your photos have what it takes to WIN? FANTASTIC PRIZES – including dive equipment, live-aboard trips, and resort stays – are up for grabs to the best shutterbug. PLUS, winning photos will...
Scuba Diver AustralAsia and the Malaysian International Dive Expo are proud to announce the 4th annual THROUGH THE LENS 2010 Photo Competition. One of the world’s best underwater...
In all these categories competitors compete with a camera of their choice within a given period of time and in a pre-determined area. There is no restriction on the kind of lenses or filters.
Win fantastic prizes and
compete for the title of best in the world in the second annual Scuba Diver AustralAsia
Through the Lens photo competition. New categories A?a‚¬aˆ? Portfolio &...
Think your photos have what it takes to WIN? FANTASTIC PRIZES – including dive equipment, live-aboard trips, and resort stays – are up for grabs to the best shutterbug. PLUS, winning photos will...
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,...
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...
