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Nikon Z50 II Camera Review
The Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera is Nikon’s newest APS-C mirrorless camera—and it’s the first serious contender to fill the massive shoes of…
Sony A1 II Review
The Sony A1 IIÂ is Sony’s newest flagship camera, announced in November, 2024. It replaces the Sony A1 – Sony’s…
Canon R100 Review
The Canon EOS R100 emerges as a game-changer for underwater photography, ushering in a new era of affordability. As compact…
Nikon Z8 Review
If you’re a Nikon shooter, now is the perfect time for an upgrade. The Nikon Z8 has been making waves…
Canon EOS R7 Review
Canon’s EOS R7 is the most up-to-date and high-performing APS-C mirrorless camera available. It’s an exceptional choice for those seeking…
The Basics of Editing Underwater Photos in Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is the most popular post-processing tool used by underwater photographers. It serves as both an essential organizational and…
Sea & Sea YS-110 Strobe Review
Official YS-110 specifications: Guide number in air: Â 22 Color temp: 5400K, 5100K with diffuser Coverage: 105 degrees (with diffuser) Recycle…
Panasonic Lumix LX3 10bar Underwater Housing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 10bar Underwater Housing By Scott Gietler SHARE THIS STORY Share The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 camera has gotten…
Canon G10 Underwater Housings
The Canon G10 is an excellent topside compact camera, one of the best out there due to it’s superior handling…
Canon G9 Underwater Housings
Canon G9 Underwater Housings Canon G9 Camera The Canon G9 camera is a 12.1 megapixel camera with RAW, full…
Nikon 18-55mm Lens Review
Nikon 18-55mm Lens Review By Scott Gietler SHARE THIS STORY Share If you love photographing fish and marine life…
Sea & Sea Glass & Acrylic Dome Port tests
In this review I tested 3 Sea and Sea dome ports with my Nikon D300 and Tokina 10-17mm lens in…
Great Color in your Underwater Photos
Underwater photos that stand out usually have great detail and color that pops. In this article I explore how to…
Inon Z240 Review
I own 2 Inon Z240’s, and I love them. Here’s some initial impressions: Inon Z240 Pro’s Excellent build…
Review of the Nikon 105mm VR Macro Lens
Review of the Nikon 105mm VR Macro Lens By Scott Gietler SHARE THIS STORY Share …
Review on Sea & Sea MDX-D300 underwater housing for Nikon D300
Review on Sea & Sea MDX-D300 underwater housing for the Nikon D300 Weight 17 lbs with my…
SubSee Wet Diopter Review
The SubSee diopter, by ReefNet, is a wet diopter used for supermacro underwater photography. The adapter holds the diopter in…
Strobe Positioning
Some people are constantly changing their strobe positions. I fall into that category. I have other friends, excellent photographers, who never…
Underwater Photography Tips
Enjoy these 100 underwater photography tips, including basic tips, tips for compact camera photographers, and advanced underwater photo tips.…
Camera Selection Guide
Choosing the best underwater camera can be difficult, even with an underwater camera guide. New cameras from compact type to dSLR are constantly…
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Reviews
Nikon Z50 II Camera Review
The Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera is Nikon’s newest APS-C mirrorless camera—and it’s the first serious contender to fill the massive shoes of […]
The Marelux Apollo S Strobe Is a Game-Changer: 6 Months Underwater
When you spend your life underwater searching for critters only a few millimeters wide, your lighting setup can be more […]
Sony A1 II Review
The Sony A1 IIÂ is Sony’s newest flagship camera, announced in November, 2024. It replaces the Sony A1 – Sony’s […]
Marelux Sony RX100 M7 Underwater Housing and Aquista 100/67 Wide Angle Wet Lens Review
Hello everyone, here I am with my in-depth review of two of the latest products from Marelux I tested during […]
Sony A7C II Review
The Sony A7C series should be on the radar of all underwater photographers. With the “C” for “compact”, each new […]
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review
The Canon R5 has been arguably the most popular camera of the mirrorless age. After 4 years it was long […]
Nikon Z6III Review
After years of trailing behind competitors, the new Nikon Z6III brings Nikon back to the forefront of the camera “arms […]
Sony A7C R Underwater Review
The Sony A7CR is the 61 megapixel, full-frame, high resolution camera that every underwater photographer has been waiting for. It’s […]
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