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An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Antarctica
TRAVEL
Bartosz Strozynski guides us through diving in Antarctica from an underwater photographer's point of view
New Feature: Geo Tag Your Images!
NEWS
A new feature to DPG lets you tag your image with the geographical location in which you shot it. Once you have done so, a Google Map will display underneath your image pinpointing the...
Panasonic Announces New Point And Shoot Cameras
NEWS
Panasonic reveals new rugged compact camera and a point and shoot with a built in GPS
The Mystique of San Miguel
TRAVEL
Mike Bartick dives San Miguel, California to photograph unique penpoint gunnels, nudibranchs, kelp forests and more
Panasonic Announces 10 New Compact Cameras
NEWS
Panasonic reveals 10 new point and shoot cameras at CES 2010
Olympus Reveals 9 New Point And Shoot Cameras
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Olympus went wild with point and shoot cameras at CES 2010, offering no less than nine new compacts
Canon Announces Four New Powershot A-Series Cameras
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Canon introduces the A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A495 and A490 low-end point and shoot cameras
New Study Pinpoints Origins Of Hammerhead Shark Fins
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A new groundbreaking study has traced scalloped hammerhead shark fins that were being sold in the markets of Hong Kong to their geographic origin.
TTL Exposure Control
TECHNIQUES
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...
Canon Announces The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
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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...
Canon Announces Six New Compact Cameras
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Canon today announced six new point and shoot cameras aimed at both advanced and beginner users.
Waterproof Point & Shoot Camera Tests
NEWS
While the average consumer considers a waterproof point & shoot camera for everything from snorkeling to kayaking to snowboarding, us underwater photographers might consider it a great camera to...
New Pentax Splash Cam, With HD Video - The Optio W80
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Pentax has released another waterproof and shockproof point & shoot, the Optio W80
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...
Underwater Photography Point & Shoot Checklist
TRAVEL
Missing one small piece of equipment on a trip can stop a photographer cold. Like a battery charger, or a sync cord for your strobe, or a USB cable
The Sea & Sea DX-2G Camera Set Will Be Available in April
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The Sea & Sea DX-2G Camera Set will be available in April
Fuji Announces Two New Cameras
NEWS
Fuji announces two new point and shoot with may have some potential in the underwater market.
Nikon Announces 8 New Coolpix Cameras - How Many Will Get Underwater Housings?
NEWS
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...
BlueboxX mini X-trem
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Fradotec enriched its BlueboxX range with a new amphibious housing. It is a complete unit - housing and a 8 MP digital camera with a 3 inch LCD screen
DEMA 2008: SeaTool
NEWS
SeaTool displayed new products for both point and shoot, DSLR and video shooters at DEMA 2008.
Canon Announces The G10
NEWS
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
Panasonic Announces World's First Micro Four Thirds DSLR
NEWS
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 Adds Three to The PowerShot Line
NEWS
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.
Olympus Stylus 1050 SW
NEWS
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...
An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Southeast Asia
TRAVEL
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.
Nikon Announces New COOLPIX Digital Cameras
NEWS
Nikon Inc. today announced the launch of six new COOLPIX digital cameras featuring robust technologies, including the highly anticipated P6000
Boiling Hot Water Found in Frigid Arctic Sea
NEWS
Many miles inside the Arctic Circle, scientists have found elusive vents of scalding liquid rising out of the seafloor at temperatures that are more than twice the boiling point of water
Great Compact Camera Shots From A Dive Guide
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Our good friend Gunther Deichmann posted some great shots on his blog from a dive guide at Dugong Dive Center in Palawan Philippines. Our very own Matt Weiss just returned from Palawan raving about...
Greenland Ice Shows Rapid Climate Flips, Study Says
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Violent swings in weather patterns occurred after Earth's climate crossed "tipping points" thousands of years ago, a new study argues
One Day Courses for Digital Compact Cameras (UK)
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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...
Digifish Review Of Canon PowerShot G9 With WP-DC21 HArjen Costerusousing
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Arjen Costerus reviews the Canon PowerShot G9/WP-DC21 underwater housing. An excellent advanced point a shoot setup.
Commerce Department Appoints Members To Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee
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The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of the Interior, has appointed 13 new members to the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee. The agency has also...
Scientists Fear 'Tipping Point' In Pacific Ocean
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Coast has seen deadly drop-off in oxygen levels for sea life
Sea&Sea DX-1G
NEWS
Our friends at Digifish in the Netherlands posted this review of the Sea&Sea DX-1G, a model we often receive questions about
Artificial Reef Off the SC Coastline?
NEWS
The California Coastal Commission approved a permit on Wednesday for Southern California Edison to build a 126.7-acre artificial reef from San Mateo Point to just north of the San Clemente Pier....
Bacteria Keep Undersea Methane Out of the Atmosphere
NEWS
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is emitted in great quantities as bubbles from seeps on the ocean floor near Santa Barbara. About half of these bubbles dissolve into the ocean, but until now...
Arctic Sea Ice Gone in Summer Within Five Years?
NEWS
An already relentless melting of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer-a sign that some scientists worry could mean global warming has passed an ominous tipping point.
One scientist even...
A Dying Turtle Breed Points to a Battered China
NEWS
Unnoticed and unappreciated for five decades, a large female turtle with a stained, leathery shell is now a precious commodity in this city's decaying zoo.
She is fed a special diet of raw meat....
Even Tiny Plastic Pieces Can Carry Pollution Throughout the Oceans
NEWS
To marine biologists, "plastics" is a dirty word. Fish and birds can eat or become tangled in fishing gear or other plastic flotsam.
But what about microscopic pieces of plastic in the oceans?...
Iran alarmed by mass dolphin deaths
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The mysterious "mass suicide" of 152 dolphins washed up on Iran's coast over the past month has alarmed environmentalists, with the blame pointed at regional fishing practices, officials said on...
Parrotfish to aid reef repair
NEWS
A vividly coloured fish could be the key to saving the Caribbean's coral reefs from plummeting into terminal decline, scientists claim.
Their research forecasts that reefs risk being damaged...
Key Sea Research 'badly Funded'
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Scientific research into the seas is disorganised and under funded despite its importance to human survival, MPs have warned.
Members of the Science and Technology Select Committee say the UK has...
EU Wants To Get Tough On Deep-water Trawlers
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Deep-water trawlers that fly a European Union country flag and wish to use huge nets and dredging to scoop up fish from sea beds outside EU waters may soon face far tighter rules that aim to...
World Moves Into The Ecological Red
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The world moved into "ecological overdraft" on Saturday, the point at which human consumption exceeds the ability of the earth to sustain it in any year and goes into the red, the New...
DivePhotoGuide Wins Web Award for UW Photo & Video
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One of the great things about the web is the combination of diversity and relevance that websites represent to those who read them. Interested in wreck diving? Underwater photography or video? Cold...
Reuters Summit-Endangered Coral Becomes Climate Warning System
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The future is looking grim for coral reefs, home to bright tropical fish and a lure for tourists worldwide but also an early warning system for climate shift, leading coral scientist Ove...
In Hot Water: Ice Age Defrosted By Warming Ocean
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Warmer waters in the deep Pacific triggered the end of the last ice age, preceding the rise in greenhouse gas levels.Earth's climate can be sensitive, changing after a variety of events. A volcanic...
Federal Report Shows Sea Turtle Declines
NEWS
After encouraging gains in the 1990s, populations of loggerhead sea turtles are now dropping, primarily because of commercial fishing, according to a federal review.
The report stops short of...
Scientists Plan To Tow In Carcass Of 3rd Blue Whale
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Tow boat crews wrapped a huge nylon sling around the tail of a dead blue whale drifting in the Santa Barbara Channel on Friday and started hauling their grim cargo toward a beach at Point Mugu....
Zambia Warns Against Fish Killed By Mysterious Disease
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Zambia's government on Friday warned citizens against eating fish killed by a mysterious disease after hundreds of them were found dead on River Zambezi in western part of the country....
Videolights: Church's Cows Part 1
NEWS
Although the column is titled "videolights", this piece is actually about some of the basics of still photography.
For many years the late Jim Church shared his expertise with...
Videolights: Church's Cows Part 1
NEWS
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...
460 Sharks Spotted Off Cornwall In One Day
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The highest number of basking sharks counted in one day off the British coast has been recorded this week u" and it's down to summer arriving, albeit very late.
There were 460 seen between...
Manta Rays Spotted Off The Coast Of California
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An unusual sighting occurred on the coast this week when three large manta rays were spotted about eight miles off Dana Point.
Brian Woolley, captain of the Sum Fun boat out of Dana Wharf...
Basking Shark Bonanza
NEWS
An unprecedented number of basking sharks have been counted off the Cornish coast.
Staff on Ocean Ranger, a boat that takes tourists on wildlife watching trips around the Land's End peninsula,...
New Sony DSLR Aims High And Should Have Deep Appeal
NEWS
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...
INON Accessories For Olympus Housings
NEWS
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'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....
Global Conveyor Belt 2007: Hamster Wheel Or Hemicuda?
NEWS
It should already be apparent, without getting into specifics, that the global movement of water masses would be interrelated with the weather patterns that affect continents. Thus any disruption...
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....
WWF Director Bring A Ray Of Hope To The Galapagos
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Ecuador's President Correa appointed Eliecer Cruz governor of the GalA??’A‚A?pagos Islands. Cruz, the former World Wildlife Fund director of the GalA??’A‚A?pagos, protected the unique life of the...
Basking Sharks Spotted Off UK Coast
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Large groups of basking sharks have been spotted off the Cornish coast during an aerial survey.
The University of Exeter and Marine Conservation Society (MCS) recorded 18 basking sharks in two...
Photographer Swims With Gators
NEWS
The second Jose Fernandez slips into the cypress-lined Everglades pond, a resident alligator slices across green glassy water to confront him.
Pushing seven feet and clearly pugnacious, even...
Nikon Releases Upgrade For Capture NX
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Nikon has released an upgrade for photo workflow and editing manager Capture NX. Version 1.2, compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later and Windows Vista, updates any of Capture NXus three earlier...
Shark Blood Changes All The Time
NEWS
Sharks change their blood volume depending on the saltiness of the water they're swimming in, according to new research.
So sharks must continuously regulate their blood and other body-fluid...
Fishing Restraints Save Species
NEWS
California Fish and Game Commission recently voted to close approximately 200 square miles of coastal waters and declared them off-limits for fishing this summer.
This ocean protection plan...
Torpedoes, Bombs, AnduA‚A¦Really Big Guns
NEWS
More than 60 years after Operation Crossroads, Bikini Atoll brings divers face to face with history. THE DISTINCTIVE SHAPE of a flight deck materialises as I descend through the blue. I imagine a...
Climate Change Threatens Water Supply
NEWS
Global warming is drying up mountain lakes and wetlands in the Andes and threatening water supplies to major South American cities such as La Paz, Bogota and Quito, World Bank research shows....
Are Whale Sharks The New Panda?
NEWS
No visit to the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta is complete without a stroll through its most impressive feature, a transparent tunnel that transverses the world's largest fish tank. When...
In The Sea Of The Strait Of Messina
NEWS
The Ionian and the Tyrrhenian seas mix their waters in correspondence with a very particular arm of sea, with unique characteristics in the whole Mediterranean sea: we are in the waters of the...
Save Mexico's Reefs From Hookah Fishing
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The Sea of Cortez needs our help and we only have until July 8th. That is when the public comment time will be over in Mexico City. Officials there are determining the very future of the Sea of...
Sodwana Bay Shootout
NEWS
Established as the largest underwater photographic competition of its kind in Southern Africa, THE SODWANA SHOOTOUT will take place at Sodwana Bay from 8-12th May 2007.
The competition is open...
Larry Smith - The Biggest Footprint
NEWS
It's only been a few days and a lot has been said about Larry Smith. IIt's no great surprise to us, and definitely no great surprise to anyone who ever met him. This was a man who had a profound...
Shrinking Dead Sea Study Under Way
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Eleven international firms have been selected to compete on a study for a canal to bring water to the rapidly shrinking Dead Sea, Jordan's ministry of water and irrigation said on Tuesday.
The...
Annie Crawley Featured on Chicago TV News Program
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Our good friend Annie Crawley, an underwater photographer and film maker from California, was featured on WGN News in Chicago last week. She was interviewed about her new book and DVD series and...
Olympus E-410 EVOLT Review
NEWS
The Olympus E-400 was announced on the 14th September 2006, just before the Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. At the time there was much excitement about this compact and lightweight camera...
Olympus Embraces Underwater With New Housings
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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...
Mysteries To Behold In The Dark Down Deep: Seadevils And Species Unknown
NEWS
When, more than 70 years ago, William Beebe became the first scientist to descend into the abyss, he described a world of twinkling lights, silvery eels, throbbing jellyfish, living strings as...
Sharks At Risk As Traditions Decline
NEWS
Weather disasters, economic pressures and other problems have disrupted the lives of Pacific Islanders near Australia to the point that they too are now mismanaging their natural resources. This...
Anatomy Of A Big Wave -- Mavericks Revealed
NEWS
Scientists at California State University at Monterey Bay have discovered why the state's most famous big wave -- Mavericks, off the coast south of San Francisco -- is so big.
The wave, which...
Rare Dolphin Sighting In English Channel
NEWS
A large group of 30 bottlenose dolphins was seen recently cruising the English Channel, United Kingdom conservation authorities said this week.
The bottlenose dolphins are one of the most...
NCUPS 2007 California Beach Dive Photo Competition
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The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (www.NCUPS.org), proudly announces the 2007 California Beach Dive Photo Competition, Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and...
Worldwide Debut Of Stylish GE-branded Cameras
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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...
Video: Mystery Of The Sea Otter Plague
NEWS
What is causing many California sea otters to become weak, disoriented, and even unable to eat properly? The answer may hint at trouble for humans too.
For several years the mystery illness has...
Five Tips For Better Underwater Photography
NEWS
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...
Navy Shows Off Its Terror-Fighting Dolphins
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In a world of high-tech sensors and underwater robotics, Koa the bottlenose dolphin and others like her may still be the U.S. Navy's best line of defense against terrorists in scuba gear....
The Global Warming Debate Is Over - The Heat Is On
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary says significant funds needed to adapt to climate change impacts (Brussels, 6 April 2007) - On the occasion of the launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
Sodwana Bay Shootout - South Africa
NEWS
Established as the largest underwater photographic competition of its kind in Southern Africa, THE SODWANA SHOOTOUT will take place at Sodwana Bay from 8-12th May 2007.
The competition is open...
Casio Goes Underwater, But Not Too Deep
NEWS
Casio has expanded its range of underwater housings with this snazzy little red number designed to fit their Exilim EX-Z65 and EX-Z75 digital cameras. With a maximum depth rating of 3m (10ft) it's...
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,...
Larry Smith To Be Honored At SEASPACE 2007
NEWS
By now, many of you may have heard that dive guide extraordinare, Larry Smith, passed away last week, in a remote part of Indonesia. He was 56 years old. With roots in Texas and Arkansas, Larry...
Larry Smith - Biggest Footprints
NEWS
Description: It's only been a few days and a lot has been said about Larry Smith. It's no great surprise to us, and definitely no great surprise to anyone who ever met him. This was a man who had a...
Changing Ocean Conditions Led To Sea Lion Decline
NEWS
A new study out of Alaska points out the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and the need for increased research and stronger science based management to address future concerns....
Saving Them From The Fire
NEWS
Manila Restaurants Abolish Endangered Dishes. Shark fin Siomai. Turtle Soup. Chilean Sea Bass. Three of many dishes widely served in local and international restaurants. Delicious perhaps....
Canon WP-DC12, WP-DC13, WP-DC14 U/W Housings
NEWS
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...
XV Eudi Show, The Diving Party In Rome
NEWS
After the last editions of the Eudi in Genoa, this show has been moved to the Italian capital, Rome, with some doubtful controversies and absenses. A change was necessary and Rome has been the...
Northwest Atlantic Ocean Ecosystems Experiencing Large Climate-Related Changes
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Ecosystems along the continental shelf waters of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean--from the Labrador Sea south of Greenland all the way to North Carolina--are experiencing large, rapid changes, report...
Royal Navy Sonar Blamed For Deaths Of Four Whales
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Secret sonar, used by the Royal Navy in a Nato exercise, has killed four whales, The Independent on Sunday can reveal.
A post-mortem on four Cuvier's beaked whales, stranded on Spain's Almeira...
Climate Changes, Cod Collapse Have Altered North Atlantic Ecosystems
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Ecosystems along the continental shelf waters of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, from the Labrador Sea south of Greenland all the way to North Carolina, are experiencing large, rapid changes, reports...
Satellite Survey Gives Coral Reef Big Picture
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A new satellite survey has let scientists pinpoint the location - and assess the health - of half a million square kilometers of coral reefs on planet Earth.
Only 18% of the world's reefs are in...
Light & Motion Appoints Daniel Emerson New President And CEO
NEWS
Light & Motion, a leader in underwater video, photo and bike lighting solutions, today announced the appointment of Daniel Emerson as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Emerson will also join the...
Announcing: Byron Underwater Festival '07
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The 2007 Byron Underwater Festival will be held from Thursday the 10th to Sunday the 13th of May in Byron Bay, the most easterly point of the Australian mainland.
Julian Rocks is part of the new...
Baby Giant's Sad Death Far From Home
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giant baby had a sad end at the weekend when it washed up and died on a beach near Cape Point.
The "baby" giant was a young male whale shark, estimated at between one and two years old...
Sea Turtles Bobbing Back From Brink
NEWS
In the life of nearly every Hawaiian green sea turtle hatched at Sea Life Park, a day like yesterday arrives. It's the day they are set free to roam the ocean.
One by one, 16 turtles flippered...
Canon EOS 40D DSLR Due Soon?
NEWS
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...
JVC Unveils Everio GZ-HD7 Prosumer HD Camcorder
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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...
Review: Diving With The Olympus Evolt E-330
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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...
Nikon to Preview Capture NX Beta for Intel Based Macs at Mac World
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Nikon's (www.nikondigital.com) highly acclaimed Capture NX software will be updated and boast several new improvements, including full support for Intel-based Mac OS X computers. A demonstration of...
Samsung Announces 10 Mega Pixel S1050
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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...
Harbor Branch Gets Grant For Documentary
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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution has received an award from ResearchChannel.org to produce "Corals at the Crossroads," a documentary examining the threats modern life poses to...
Pentax K10D Review
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Announced on September 14th 2006, just in time for Photokina 2006 the new K10D is Pentax's first foray into the serious-amateur digital SLR market. It's bigger, tougher and more feature rich than...
The Underwater World Of Saipan DVD
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The Underwater World of Saipan is a 105-minute interactive DVD showcasing the incredible beauty and bio-diversity of Saipan's underwater world. With 7 amazing dives to choose from, it's hard to...
Waves And Storms Put Coast In Deep Water
NEWS
The day before Thanksgiving, John Boon ran down to York River Yacht Haven at Gloucester Point to check on his boat amid the latest nor'easter.
Boon is a Virginia Institute of Marine Science...
6TB Drivezilla Grande
NEWS
4.5 terabytes of storage not enough for you? Well, data junkies, it looks like you can count on Beyond Micro to keep feeding your storage addiction, with the company recently beefing up its...
MIA Mantas (Missing In Action)
NEWS
As we reported earlier this year, Manta Point, off the coast of Tanzania, was one of several areas frequented by manta rays. Since the local fishermen have been illegally using dynamite to fish,...
Olympus Evolt E-330
NEWS
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...
Endangered Whales And Sea Turtles Off California And Oregon Remain Protected
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Environmental groups this week successfully fought off a Bush Administration proposal to allow drift-gillnet fishing into protected areas off the Northern California and Southern Oregon coasts in...
Mauricio Handler Galapagos Underwater Photography Expedition And Workshop
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The Galapagos Islands continue to be the holly grail for the land and underwater adventurer and at some point in once life a journey there is a must.
Mauricio will be leading this 10 day Photo...
Nikon D40, Hands-on Preview
NEWS
The Nikon D40 is an all new affordable, compact, point-and-shoot digital SLR from Nikon, it follows on from the D50 but at a significantly lower price point and with a subtly different feature set....
The Great (White) Debate
NEWS
A few days ago I came across this post by Doctor Mark Hyman touting the medicinal properties of food. During his recent trip to China, the doctor was "treated" to the "delicacy"...
DEMA 2006: Video Products Roundup
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There were high expectations at DEMA for new video housing announcements, with the launch of the Sony HDR-FX7/HVR-V1 and Canon XH A1/G1. Only two manufacturers announced and showed a housing. So it...
Using A Compact Camera? Get The Auto-Magic Filter
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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...
Alex Mustard's Appointment With The Queen
NEWS
Wetpixel co-admin, Alex Mustard, recently had the opportunity and honor to show some of his images to the Queen (of England) and the Duke of Edinburgh, and to chat about underwater photography....
A Sun Umbrella For The Great Barrier Reef
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The Great Barrier Reef is fading to white. Increasing water temperatures may spell doom for the region's tourism infrastructure. The government though has a few ideas.
The Australian Minister...
Wanton Killing Of Sharks In South Africa Condemned
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THE carcasses of three sharks and a stingray have been found dead on Bluewater Bay Beach in a return to the bad old days of needless slaughter on our beaches.
Angry dive tour operator Rainer...
Iceland Cannot Sell Its Whale Meat, But Is Still Hunting, Says Oceana
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SOURCES from the international marine conservation organisation Oceana have indicated that the Icelandic vessel Hvalur 9 had captured a fin whale 200 miles from the coast. This is the second one to...
Stingray Jumps From The Water, Strikes Florida Boater In The Chest; 'It's Very Odd'
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An 81-year-old man suffered serious injuries this afternoon when a stingray leaped into his small, recreational boat and stung him in the chest, Lighthouse Point fire officials said.
The man,...
Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi Review
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Almost exactly three years since Canon changed the digital SLR market forever (with the $1,000 EOS 300D) they announced the third generation of their affordable entry level series, the EOS 400D...
Two Weeks Until London MacExpo 2006
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MacExpo 2006 takes place in just two weeks time, and the organisers have revealed yet more details on what delights the show will deliver.
Apple last week confirmed its attendance at the...
Reminder: International Underwater Film Festival - Belgrade
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The 10 th International Underwater Film Festival in Belgrade, Serbia is calling for more entries for the 2006 festival. This event will be held, like every year, during the beginning of December,...
Fossils Pinpoint Tropics As Earth's Most Fruitful Biodiversity Spawning Ground
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A team of scientists has completed a study that explains why the tropics are so much richer in biodiversity than higher latitudes. And they say that their work highlights the importance of...
Agency Considers Allowing Gill Nets In Turtle Sanctuary
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The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering whether to allow gill net fishing until Nov. 15 in the leatherback sea turtle conservation area off the California and Oregon coasts.
The...
Sony HDR-UX1 Reviewed
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You know, if CamcorderInfo really wanted to write a shorter review of the Sony HDR-UX1, it probably should have hired Leo Tolstoy, who's always been known for his brevity. That said, we revel in...
James Wiseman To Speak At Aquarium Conference
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This weekend James Wiseman will be giving two presentations at the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America. His first talk with be the keynote address at the Saturday banquet - about the...
EU Shark Vote Will Be Crucial
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CONSERVATIONISTS are pointing to the importance of a vote in a week's time in the European Parliament on the tightening or weakening of the European regulation on shark finning.
The debate is set...
BSoUP International Focus On Competition 2006 Winners
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BSoUP's second International Competition was judged at the Society's August meeting. Entries were received from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Egypt, France, Germany, Monaco, the...
Restoring Clean Water In The Maldives
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It's tough to imagine having water problems on an island located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, but that is exactly what thousands of people in the Maldives are facing.
The archipelago,...
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 D80 D-SLR Supports SD Cards
NEWS
After a few months of speculation and rumor, Nikon has officially announced its D80 digital SLR camera.
The Nikon D80 was originally intended to be a baby brother to the compay's D200 digital...
Fujifilm Face Detection - But Does It Work Underwater?
NEWS
The advanced Fujifilm Face Detection Technology system built into the new Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd digital camera is based on the Image Intelligence technology found in Fujifilm's Frontier Digital...
Project Aims To Protect Beluga
NEWS
Three men struggle to lift a squirming, 6-foot-6-inch gray fish with a pointy nose and jagged spine and spill it into the Caspian's green water.
Off it swims with two others, all trailing...
Project Launched To Save Beluga
NEWS
Three men struggle to lift a squirming, nearly 2-meter (6.5 foot) gray fish with a pointy nose and distinctive jagged spine and spill it into the green waters of the Caspian Sea.
Off it swims...
World's Oceans Reaching Point Of No Return, Says UN
NEWS
The UN has warned the world's governments that humankind's exploitation of the sea could be passing the point of no return. A report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) found that...
Ship Master Disobeyed Rules Day Of Grounding
NEWS
The captain of the 550-foot bulk cargo vessel Cape Flattery that ran aground Feb. 2, 2005, violated maritime law and his own company's policies when he tried to enter the Kalaeloa Barbers Point...
Kona Classic Winners
NEWS
The 5th annual Kona Classic was great fun this year, with over 30 participants competing the photo competition during the week of diving in Kona. Sport Diver's Ty Sawyer and photo pros David...
Al Gore Saves The World?
NEWS
In the first few years of his political exile, Al Gore's quest seemed both humbling and quixotic. Armed only with deep conviction and a Power Point presentation, the former vice president traveled...
Sipadan Update: Barge That Destroyed Sipadan Coral Part Of New Scuba Tourism Project
NEWS
The giant barge that apparently beached and scraped off pristine corals at Sipadan's famous Dropoff Point was bringing in materials and heavy equipment to build a RM5 million tourism facility...
Caribbean Leatherback Sea Turtles Stage Comeback
NEWS
Earthwatch teams working on St. Croix, Virgin Islands report this year's first leatherback hatchlings emerging from protected nests at Sandy Point National Wildlife Reserve. Scientists have...
Captive Dolphins Still Wrong
NEWS
I recently read the article by Cliodhna McGowan titled "Captive dolphins found frolicking", and as Captivity Officer for the Marine Connection, a marine animal welfare charity based in the UK,...
BreezeBrowser Pro V1.4.2 Released
NEWS
BreezeBrowser has announced the release of BreezeBrowser Pro v1.4.2 with added support for the Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 30D raw conversion, focus point overlay, and detailed display of shooting...
Manta Alert -- Dynamiting In Tanzania
NEWS
Manta Point, off the coast of Tanzania, was one of several areas frequented by manta rays. Since the local fishermen have been illegally using dynamite to fish, the mantas have been killed, eaten...
Marine Life Census Shows Diversity And Declines
NEWS
massive census of all the fish and other marine life in the world's oceans has reached the halfway point with new evidence of the rich diversity under the sea along with warnings about the alarming...
Olympus Introduces First Pocket-Sized Camera That Can Be Used Up To Three Metres Underwater
NEWS
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...
Catching Up With Gray Whales On Their Way To Mexican Waters
NEWS
The California gray whales are on a 6,000-mile journey - and for some reason, they love to hang in Orange County.
More specifically, they pick a spot in Dana Point, where a massive cliff stands...
Defying Death In Troubled Waters
NEWS
Six surfers stand on the dock staring into water thick with kelp, sharks and seal carcasses. They prepare to jump on jet skis, acutely aware that 24 previously ago a scuba diver was killed by a...
Canon EOS 5D Review
NEWS
Our review of one of the most anticipated cameras of the year, the full frame twelve-point-eight megapixel Canon EOS 5D. This camera becomes the first compact digital SLR (not having a vertical...
Troubles With Trochus
NEWS
Indonesian fishermen allegedley plundered marine snails worth millions to Indigenous harvesters in Australia.
Members of the One Arm Point Aboriginal Community on a diving trip were surprised to...
Nikon D200, 10.2 Mp, Exclusive Preview
NEWS
Nikon has today announced (not to everyones surprise) the Nikon D200, a ten-point-two megapixel digital SLR with professional features and build quality in a compact body. From a features and...
Greece Becomes Divers' Paradise?
NEWS
Greece may be elevated to a European divers' paradise following the adoption of the bill on recreational diving drafted by the Mercantile Ministry. The bill is expected to cover a long-running...
Diver Sues Aquarium After Shark Bites Ear
NEWS
A 24-year-old man is suing Shanghai Changfeng Park after a shark in its aquarium bit his ear and head while he was scuba diving.
The Putuo District People's Court held an evidentiary hearing in...
Search Called Off For Wreck Diver
NEWS
A major air and sea search for a 48-year-old diver missing since Thursday afternoon has been called off.
The woman was reported missing by crew from the Swanage-based dive boat, Killer Prawn,...
Maldivian Divers Concerned About Extinction Of Local Sharks
NEWS
Diving instructors are complaining that the over-fishing of sharks has led to a serious reduction in their numbers, which is having a detrimental impact on tourism.
Speaking to Minivan Radio...
A Unique Destination: Diving With Sharks In Bassas
NEWS
Bassas da India - "Sharks!" came the cry. A distinctive triangular fin appeared in the water even before we dropped anchor. So it was true: this tiny atoll has a reputation for other...
Getting Started In Underwater Photography
GETTING STARTED
At some point or another, most divers have thought about learning how to shoot underwater photography. The affordability of digital cameras and the ability to instantly see the outcome of your...
Entering Competitions
INTERNAL PAGE
By DPG editorial staff featuring Cal Mero For most, underwater photography is a fairly expensive hobby and not a profession. However, that does not mean that your images have to sit on...
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...
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...
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 Photographer of the Year Competition 2009
EVENTS
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 2009, where the...
Dive Middle East Exhibition 2010
EVENTS
Held alongside the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) the Dive Middle East Exhibition (DMEX) will run from 9 - 13 March 2010 at the Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi. The Synergy of...
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...
ADEX Photographer of the Year Competition 2009
MONTHLY CONTESTS
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 2009, where the...
Ready to Compete
INTERNAL PAGE
So you want to take the next step with your underwater photography or video? Entering competitions is a great way to do that. Of course, DivePhotoGuide can help point you in the right...
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...
DPG Relaunch Guide
INTERNAL PAGE
Welcome to the New DivePhotoGuide.com! This new website represents a new era for DPG … and for the underwater photography and video communities, and the industry....
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