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.

Sony A6700 Review
After years of waiting....a new Sony APS-C camera!
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OM System TG-7 Review
Not Worth the Upgrade for Underwater Photography
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Canon R100 Review
The Canon R100 is the most affordable APS-C underwater camera system - with spectacular results!
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Canon EOS R8 Review
An affordable, compact full-frame option for underwater shooters
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Nikon Z8 Review
The camera we've all been waiting for...
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Canon EOS R7 Review
The Canon EOS R7 is Canon's Best Ever APS-C Camera
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Canon EOS R50: Initial Thoughts & Review
The Best Value Camera Ever Created...Again?
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Panasonic S5II and S5IIX: Initial Thoughts &
Finally a Phase Detect Hybrid Auto Focus System from Panasonic!
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Sony ZV-E1: Initial Thoughts & Review
How Small is Too Small and How Hot is Too Hot?
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Sony A7R V Review
The Sony A7R V represents an evolution in autofocus and extreme resolution
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Canon EOS R10 Review
The best value underwater camera system ever.
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Olympus OM System OM-1 Camera Review
OM Digital Solutions' first camera after buying out Olympus's camera business
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GoPro HERO10 Underwater Review
A GoPro powerhouse that can shoot 5.3K/60fps and 4K/120fps - and a significant upgrade to the HERO9!
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Nikon Z30: Initial Thoughts & Review
Could this be the best bang-for-your-buck APS-C camera to date?
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Canon EOS R7 & Canon EOS R10: Initial Thoughts &
Canon has announced their first two RF lens format APS-C mirrorless cameras!
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Panasonic GH6 Review
The Best Micro Four Thirds Camera For Video?
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Sony A7 IV Review
A well-rounded prosumer full frame camera for underwater photo & video
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Canon EOS R5C: Initial Thoughts & Review
A hybrid cinema camera based on the popular EOS R5
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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
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The "Big 3" Best Underwater Cameras
Comparing the Canon EOS R5, Sony A1, and Nikon Z 7II
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Nikon Z9: Initial Thoughts & Review
Nikon is Back on Our Radar
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Canon EOS R3 Initial Review
Canon's newest top camera
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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....
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Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R5
Breaking Down Two Heavy Hitters
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Sony A1 Review
1 Camera to Rule the All? An underwater review of the Sony A1 - Sony's best, full-frame camera.
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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
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Nikon Z7II & Z6II Review
The Best Nikon Cameras for Underwater Photo and Video
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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SeaLife Micro 3.0 Review
The easiest to use underwater compact camera on the market featuring 4K video @ 30 fps and 16 MP images
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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!
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Nikon Z5: Initial Thoughts & Review
The Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera is the newest, most affordable entry level full-frame camera on the market with 24.3MP of resolution!
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the top micro four thirds camera for underwater photography, similar to the Mark II
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Nikon D780 Review
The Nikon D780 is a revolutionary new full-frame DSLR with phase detect live view AF, AF tracking, 12 fps burst shooting, and 4K video
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Best Underwater Cinema Cameras
An overview of cinema cameras for underwater use
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Canon 1DX Mark III: First Look & Review
The Canon 1DX Mark III is Canon's top DSLR ever made. It features a incredible processing power resulting in a record breaking buffer, 5.5K video with RAW recording up to 60 fps, and more!
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Nikon Z50 Review
The new Nikon Z50 is one of the top cropped sensor cameras for underwater photography and video
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