Underwater Photography Reviews

Camera Reviews

We work closely with the Bluewater Photo team to review all new cameras that have potential as great tools for underwater photography.

At UWPG we review new housings, cameras, lenses, strobes, video lights, focus lights, wet lenses, diopters and ports for underwater photo and video.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review

Canon's True "Flagship" and a Big Upgrade

Nikon Z6III Review

Better autofocus for a Nikon prosumer camera

Sony A7C R Underwater Review

The world's best image quality in a small package!

Canon EOS R1 Review and Initial Thoughts

Too Little Too Late

Panasonic GH7 Review and Initial Thoughts

A worthy upgrade from the GH5

Sony A6700 Review

After years of waiting....a new Sony APS-C camera!

Sony A9 III Review

Introducing the Global Shutter

The Sony FX3 Underwater Review & Housings

The Sony FX3 has the Same Amazing Underwater Video Capability as the Sony A7S III in an FX Cinema-Line Body

OM System TG-7 Review

Not Worth the Upgrade for Underwater Photography

Canon R100 Review

The Canon R100 is the most affordable APS-C underwater camera system - with spectacular results!

Canon EOS R8 Review

An affordable, compact full-frame option for underwater shooters

Nikon Z8 Review

The camera we've all been waiting for...

Canon EOS R7 Review

The Canon EOS R7 is Canon's Best Ever APS-C Camera

Canon EOS R50: Initial Thoughts & Review

The Best Value Camera Ever Created...Again?

Panasonic S5II and S5IIX: Initial Thoughts &

Finally a Phase Detect Hybrid Auto Focus System from Panasonic!

Sony ZV-E1: Initial Thoughts & Review

How Small is Too Small and How Hot is Too Hot?

Sony A7R V Review

The Sony A7R V represents an evolution in autofocus and extreme resolution

Canon EOS R10 Review

The best value underwater camera system ever.

Olympus OM System OM-1 Camera Review

OM Digital Solutions' first camera after buying out Olympus's camera business

GoPro HERO10 Underwater Review

A GoPro powerhouse that can shoot 5.3K/60fps and 4K/120fps - and a significant upgrade to the HERO9!

Nikon Z30: Initial Thoughts & Review

Could this be the best bang-for-your-buck APS-C camera to date?

Canon EOS R7 & Canon EOS R10: Initial Thoughts &

Canon has announced their first two RF lens format APS-C mirrorless cameras!

Panasonic GH6 Review

The Best Micro Four Thirds Camera For Video?

Sony A7 IV Review

A well-rounded prosumer full frame camera for underwater photo & video

Canon EOS R5C: Initial Thoughts & Review

A hybrid cinema camera based on the popular EOS R5

The "Big 3" Best Underwater Cameras

Comparing the Canon EOS R5, Sony A1, and Nikon Z 7II

Nikon Z9: Initial Thoughts & Review

Nikon is Back on Our Radar

Canon EOS R3 Initial Review

Canon's newest top camera

Why the Canon EOS R5 is Still Our Favorite

After diving with the Canon R5 for a year, these are our favorite (and least favorite) things about it....

Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R5

Breaking Down Two Heavy Hitters

Sony A1 Review

1 Camera to Rule the All? An underwater review of the Sony A1 - Sony's best, full-frame camera.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Initial

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is a solid upgrade from the original BMPCC 6K with better battery life and built-in ND filters

Nikon Z7II & Z6II Review

The Best Nikon Cameras for Underwater Photo and Video

Sony a7C: Initial Thoughts & Review

The world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera (with IBIS) is also one of our top picks for an entry-level full-frame underwater camera!

Canon EOS R6 Review

The Canon EOS R6 is the best value underwater camera with a 20.1 MP full-frame sensor capable of 12 fps burst shooting, 4K video @ 60fps, and IBIS

Sony A7S III Review

The Sony A7S III is Sony's newest full frame mirrorless video-oriented camera with 4K @ 120fps capability and a wide range of recording options for any workflow. Our full review includes sample underwater photos and video.

Insta360 One R Underwater Review

The Insta360 One R action camera introduces a modular design for multifaceted fields of view with 5.3K video, 360 video, FlowState Stabilization, Hyperlapse, and a wide range of accessories

GoPro Hero9 Black Review

The GoPro Hero9 Black is an excellent underwater action camera capable of 5K video, 8X slow motion, 20 MP photos, and improved Hypersmooth stabilization

SeaLife Micro 3.0 Review

The easiest to use underwater compact camera on the market featuring 4K video @ 30 fps and 16 MP images

Canon EOS R5 Review

The Canon EOS R5 is one of the most exciting cameras of 2020 for underwater photo and video featuring 8K video, a new 45 MP CMOS sensor, in-body image-stabilization, and 12 fps burst shooting!