Underwater photo tutorials, techniques and tips for all types of underwater photo and video, including macro, supermacro, wide-angle, composition and best camera gear.
What happens when you place a crop sensor lens on a full frame camera?
By Nirupam Nigam
What happens when you place a crop sensor lens on a full frame camera?
One of the most common questions we get at the Underwater Photography Guide from full-frame shooters is "Can I use my crop sensor lenses?". It can be very tempting to use crop sensor lenses if you have just upgraded from the APS-C format. Often the answer is that it's not the best idea. On the other hand, many current APS-C camera shooters might be tempted to use high quality, full frame lenses on their crop sensor cameras. This result is usually a lot better. But lets dig a little deeper into why that is....
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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The best underwater settings for the Sony a9 III
By Nirupam Nigam
The best underwater settings for the Sony a9 III
The Sony a9 III is this year's most exciting camera as it represents the first full-frame mirrorless camera model with a global shutter. A global shutter is an electronic shutter that is designed to read-out every pixel on the sensor to the camera's processor at exactly the same time. It eliminates the concept of a "flash sync speed" and allows you to take flash photos at any shutter speed.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up and Maintaining Your Underwater Camera
By Nirupam Nigam
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up and Maintaining Your Underwater Camera
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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The Art and Science Behind Fluoro Diving
By Lynn Miner
The Art and Science Behind Fluoro Diving
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynn Miner is a physicist and dive instructor trainer. Originally NAUI certified in 1973, he is a PSS Instructor Trainer, PADI Master Instructor, HSA Course Director, DAN instructor Trainer and SDI/TDI Instructor. He is the manufacturer of precision fluorescence dive gear under www.firedivegear.com.
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What's New at DEMA 2023
By Nirupam Nigam
Every year, we attend the DEMA (Diving Equipment and Manufacturing Association) tradeshow - the world's largest Dive Industry and Underwater Photo Industry show. This year, DEMA 2023 was held an New Orleans, a city of excellent food and rich culture. What surprised us was just how many new underwater photo & video manufacturers are entering the market and making incredible strides in engineering underwater photo & video equipment.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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The best underwater settings for the Sony A6700
By Nirupam Nigam
The best underwater settings for the Sony A6700
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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A review of the Marelux SOFT Lite XR-W Snoot
By Mark Hatter
A review of the Marelux SOFT Lite XR-W Snoot
Note from the Editor: The new Marelux SOFT Lite is now only 600 grams on land and completely neutral underwater! This is compared to the anodized aluminum, 790 gram SOFT Pro which is 210 grams underwater. Every generation of Marelux SOFT seems to get lighter, brighter, and longer lasting!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mark Hatter is an accomplished photojournalist who has had over one hundred feature articles with many hundreds of images published in more than two dozen diving and fly fishing publications and related books, on-line media and commercial advertising champagnes over the last three decades. His most recent photo essays have appeared in Ocean Geographic, Alert Diver and Silent World magazines as well as the UWPG. Click here to view more of his photography at his website
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A deep dive into the black sheep of exposure settings
By Nirupam Nigam
A deep dive into the black sheep of exposure settings
ISO is the black sheep of exposure settings. For many new photographers it can be difficult to understand what the setting is and what it does. We hope that this article will be a source of enlightenment (pun intended) for those of you wondering what you should do with your ISO setting when taking underwater photos.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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A lens for wide angle macro photography from a bugeye perspective
By Mark Hatter
A lens for wide angle macro photography from a bugeye perspective
The Nauticam EMWL (extended macro wide lens) is a unique optical tool for underwater macro and wide angle photographers. It uses a series of complex lens elements to prove an extremely unique "bug eye" wide angle macro perspective - with a wide angle field of view. The EMWL consists of three optical elements:
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These QR Codes at Bluewater Photo are the Solution to Changing GoPro HERO8, 9, 10, 11 Settings Underwater
By Nirupam Nigam
These QR Codes at Bluewater Photo are the Solution to Changing GoPro HERO8, 9, 10, 11 Settings Underwater
GoPro action cameras are some of the most popular cameras for underwater video shooters. While they produce incredible footage for such a little package, the compact size of a GoPro does lead to some limitations. The most significant one for underwater videographers is the lack of underwater video controls. The GoPro touch screen is inaccessible underwater.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear
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