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Underwater Photography With Models
TECHNIQUES
Adding a "human element" to your images can make a big impact
Chris Crumley Featured On Diverwire.com
NEWS
Scott Jones writes about underwater photographer Chris Crumley and his success in shooting people underwater
Firmware Updates For Nikon D3x, D3, D700 And D300S
NEWS
Nikon firmware updates for it's high end D3x, D3, D700 and D300S models
Close Focus Wide Angle
TECHNIQUES
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
Canon Confirms Issues With Some G10 Cameras
NEWS
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.
Firmware Updates For Canon 50D, 450D / Rebel XSi, 1000D / Rebel XS
NEWS
Firmware updates are available for several Canon DSLR models. The 50D, 450D (Rebel XSi) and the 1000D (Rebel XS)
Underwater Photography With Models: Dive Into Your Imagination
NEWS
A couple of months ago, our good friend Annie Crawley, launched DiveIntoYourImagination.com, and among the many features you can find a short video tutorial on underwater photography with models...
Photokina Coverage: New Camera Models & Naked Human Models
NEWS
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
Pacific Shellfish Ready To Invade Atlantic
NEWS
As the Arctic Ocean warms this century, shellfish, snails and other animals from the Pacific Ocean will resume an invasion of the northern Atlantic that was interrupted by cooling conditions three...
Nikon D3 Underwater Housings Roundup
NEWS
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
New Greenland Ice Sheet Data Impacting Climate Change Models
NEWS
A comprehensive new study authored by University at Buffalo scientists and their colleagues for the first time documents in detail the dynamics of parts of Greenland's ice sheet, important data...
Howard Schatz H2O Exhibit in NYC
NEWS
New York City has seen a few underwater photography exhibits over the past several weeks. However, when Howard Schatz is involved, you can expect something very special and unique.
Todd Essick Gallery Exhibit in New York
NEWS
Our good friend Todd Essick is making his New York debut in association with the Global Art Force in an exhibition together with three other artists titled Civilization vs. Nature
DEMA 2007: Light & Motion
NEWS
The big news at Light & Motion is the multi-camera fitting Stingray video housing. As the new generations of cameras create the need to upgrade, housing companies are struggling with ways to keep...
Photoshop Lightroom 1.2 And Camera Raw 4.2 Updates
NEWS
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...
For Killer Whales, Computer Models Track PCB Levels
NEWS
When determining the long-term effects on an animal of polychlorinated biphenyls, some species are easy to evaluate. They may be small, easy to capture, and have relatively short life spans. But...
Most Polar Bears Lost By 2050
NEWS
Two-thirds of the world's polar bear population could be gone by midcentury if predictions of melting sea ice hold true, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday.
The fate of polar bears...
Nikon Fires Back At Canon with Double DSLR Broadside: the D3 and D300
NEWS
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
NEWS
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...
CANON's EOS 40D DSLR
NEWS
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 Highly Anticipated EOS 40D Digital SLR Delivers High-Resolution Image Quality, High-Speed Shooting and Functionality
NEWS
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....
Coolpix P1, P2 And S6 Upgrades: Caution
NEWS
Nikon has pushed out firmware updates for the P1/P2 and S6 Coolpix models. Members should exercise caution though; the P1 and P2 updates enable Wireless Utility support for Windows Vista at the...
Small Melting Glaciers Will Speed Sea Level Rise, Study Says
NEWS
The rapid melt of small glaciers and mountain ice caps will be the main source of sea level rise over the next century, according to a new study.
The research, led by Mark Meier of the...
Churning Sea Surprises Ocean Watchers
NEWS
A newly found eddy in the current that sweeps around Antarctica may force scientists to rethink the powerful computer models that simulate ocean circulation, a new study suggests.
As the oceans...
Worldwide Debut Of Stylish GE-branded Cameras
NEWS
General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE-branded digital cameras, announced that HSN will offer GE cameras in its lineup of products, featuring several models over the next several...
Gates HC7 And FX7/V1 Housings
NEWS
Gates has posted the new housings for the Sony HC7 and FX7/V1 housings on their website. A new feature for the HC7 when compared to the HC3 housing is an optional White Balance Control, and the new...
PMA 2007 - Nikon Booth Report
NEWS
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...
GE Launches Eight Cameras
NEWS
Last month, General Electric raised a few eyebrows by announcing it would be entering the digital camera market with newcomer General Imaging, which is headed up by former Olympus president Hiroshi...
New Olympus Digital SLR's Coming March 5th
NEWS
The Olympus Europe website is displaying a teaser ad showing two or three new Digital SLR's that are cast in shadows. Two of the models show an introduction date of March 5th, which would time the...
Scientists Warn Of Climate Change Risk To Marine Turtles
NEWS
An increase in temperatures of just one degree Celsius could completely eliminate the birth of male turtles from some beaches. A rise of three degrees Celsius would lead to extreme levels of infant...
Antarctic Warming To Reduce Animals At Base Of Ecosystem
NEWS
The warming most global climate models predict will do more harm than simply raise the sea levels that most observers fear. It will make drastic changes in fragile ecosystems throughout the world,...
PNY Optima Flash Card Range
NEWS
PNY is delighted to announce the launch of its new high speed range, dedicated to the high end consumer: the Optima flash card range.
With the majority of mainstream digital cameras now boasting...
Sea Levels 'rising Faster Than Predicted'
NEWS
Climate factors such as sea-level rise may be changing more rapidly than predicted, according to a new survey of global trends since 1990. The figures suggest that the Intergovernmental Panel on...
New Panasonic Lumix Cameras
NEWS
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...
Hasselblad: 31MP Variant DSLR
NEWS
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...
Sony Unveils Four High-Definition Camcorders
NEWS
Four additions to Sony Electronics' consumer lineup of high-definition HandycamA‚A® camcorders debuted here at the Consumer Electronics Show today.
The new HDR-UX7 and HDR-UX5 AVCHD DVD models and...
Logitech Releases A Rugged External Hard Disk With Data Encryption
NEWS
Logitec offers today the LDH-PHA, a new 2.5" external hard disk available in 80, 120 and 160GB models. This hard disk has 3 important features, including the ability to withstand chocks (1m falls),...
Pentax Issues New Firmware For DSLR's
NEWS
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...
Arctic Summer Could Be Ice-Free By 2040
NEWS
If you're looking to photograph a polar bear hopping sea ice floes on your next summer cruise, you better hurry because in 30 years, the Arctic Sea could be free of ice.
Simulating the climate...
Canon Expands Digicam Service Advisory
NEWS
According to the updated advisory, available on the company's US website (as well as other regional Canon websites), an additional eleven digital camera models may now be eligible for free service...
Another Nikon D40 Review
NEWS
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...
More On Nikon's New D40
NEWS
If you've ever wondered why your vacation pictures don't look as good as those magnificent landscapes and flattering portraits seen in countless glossy magazines, chances are you just haven't found...
Manta Network Launches Underwater IP Cameras
NEWS
Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) offers a family of continuous underwater video monitoring systems that can be controlled over the Internet. Developed for manta ray research for The Manta Network,...
DEMA 2006: SeaBotix -- A Totally Bitchin' Personal ROV
NEWS
Available in a variety of models -- with either 4 thrusters or 6 thrusters -- the units have built-in cameras with 180-degree tilt, joysticks for surface control, a minimum of 330 feet of tether,...
Gates Announced That They Will Have Several New Housings Available In Early 2007
NEWS
Gates announced that they will have several new housings available in early 2007.
The new housings will be compatible with 4 seperate camera models. The Canon XH A1 and XH G1 and the Sony...
Inon X-2 Housing For Canon 10D/20D/30D Preview
NEWS
Inon America has sent us the brochure of their soon to be released X-2 housing for the Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D.
The housing comes stock with a 45A‚A° viewfinder and optical strobe sync-ports...
Macbook Pro With Powerful Intel Core 2 Duo
NEWS
2.16GHz or 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Up to 39% faster than its predecessor.(1) A built-in iSight for instant video conferencing on the move. Front Row with Apple Remote to dazzle everyone in the...
Undersea Models Almost Deep-dish Meal
NEWS
Close calls for two of WPB underwater-nude photographer Todd Essick's models.
Essick was working on a new coffee-table picture book of disrobed women interacting with sea life in the Bahamas...
Epson Now Shipping Its New Signature 'Ultra Hi-Definition' Line Of Photo Printers
NEWS
Epson is now shipping its new signature Ultra Hi-Definition line of photo printers in the U.S., designed to bring professional-level print technology to home photo enthusiasts, with the fastest...
Fantasea Announces A New Generation Of Housings For Nikon Coolpix Cameras
NEWS
Fantasea is pleased to announce the release of a new generation of housings for the latest Nikon Coolpix cameras and a new digital slave flash.
Fantasea's new Nikon Coolpix housings are...
Panasonic's Plans To Seriously Compete In The DSLR Market
NEWS
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...
Sigma DP1 Hands-on
NEWS
During our meeting with Kazuto Yamaki, Chief Operating Officer, from Sigma Japan, I had the opportunity to touch and try the new Sigma DP digital compact camera. Although the status of the Sigma...
Race Against Extinction: Are Marine Organisms Able To Adapt To Ocean Acidification?
NEWS
An international group of researchers under leadership of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research demands a stronger consideration of evolutionary adaptations in predictive...
Adobe Announces Camera Raw 3.5 And Updates DNG Converter
NEWS
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced an update to the Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe(r) Photoshop(r) CS2, extending raw file support to five additional camera models. Available as a free...
Aluminium Shortage Might Soon Affect Underwater Housing Prices
NEWS
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...
Apple IMac 24-inch
NEWS
Apple announced that its entire iMac line now features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor in every model, delivering up to 50 percent faster performance than the previous iMac. A new Apple 24-inch...
Korean Air Bans Dell And Apple Laptops From Flights
NEWS
A few days ago Korean Airlines started asking passengers to remove batteries from their Dell laptops (any model, any battery) and from some models of Apple portables (PowerBook and iBook). Qantas...
Bruder U/W-Technology Relaunches Housing Design
NEWS
Bruder UW-Technologies has relaunched the design of their photo housings und comes along with three new features. The controls have been shrinked and fitted with a red o-ring, to give a better grip...
Sony Europe Launches Two New High Definition Camcorders
NEWS
Sony continues to define the future of the Camcorder with the launch of two new High Definition models and a new standard for HD video recording. AVCHD was developed to provide a way of recording...
INON Announces New Mount Bases For Select Olympus And Canon Models
NEWS
INON continues support of the popular digicams in the Olympus line. Olympus SP-310, SP-350, SP-700 and Stylus 600 are now compatible with INON's full line of accessories. Canon's new 8 megapixel...
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...
Fujifilm Announces 'Aquamask' For FinePix A400 And A500
NEWS
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc., today unveiled the new, custom-made 'Aquamask' - a protective housing designed specifically for the FinePix A400 and A500 digital cameras. The Aquamask is a tough,...
Underwater Remote Video Cams From Splashcam
NEWS
Splashcam offers three different models of underwater camera and video mechanisms to use for remote viewing or filming. These units can be pole mounted or dropped with lines...
DIAB Photo Competition Offers Demo Opportunities
NEWS
Aquatica will be at Fish-Eye Photo during the DIAB digital photo competition with 2 demo housings to
try out for competition participants for free. Housings will be for the Canon 20d and the new...
Camera Raw 3.4 Plug-in Released
NEWS
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced an update to the Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS2, extending raw file support to eight additional digital camera models. Available as a free...
Canon Introduces Two Professional PIXMA Printers: Pro9000 And Pro9500
NEWS
2006—Canon extends its industry-leading role among professional photographers and advanced amateurs with the introduction of two affordable, new professional photo printers: the 10-color...
Pixel Counting Joins Film In Obsolete Bin
NEWS
IF you work in the camera industry, February is an exciting month. That's when you head down to Florida for the annual Photo Marketing Association convention, where your company will unveil its...
Olympus To Shrink Compact Camera Business
NEWS
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...
Adobe Post Camera RAW 3.3 Beta
NEWS
Adobe has today posted the Adobe Camera RAW 3.3 Beta plug-in for Photoshop CS2 (ACR). This RAW converter / importer is well respected and has become the standard for many photographers. Version 3.3...
Sea And Sea YS110 Strobe
NEWS
Sea and Sea has announced the release of their new strobe, with new features designed to address some of the drawbacks noted by Wetpixel users for previous models. The strobe is more powerful and...
Historians Hope Underwater Images, Art Will Help Preserve Shipwrecks
NEWS
Researchers are using remotely operated vehicles to catalog shipwrecks in Lake Superior, with hopes that the images they bring back will help preserve a fragile and deteriorating part of history....
Shooting In Auto Mode
GETTING STARTED
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...
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
INTERNAL PAGE
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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