Detailed underwater housing reviews for photo and video, including specs, new features and comparisons with other popular housings.
Join Andy Sallmon for his thoughts on using the Canon EOS R5 with the Sea & Sea R5 Housing
By UWPG News
Join Andy Sallmon for his thoughts on using the Canon EOS R5 with the Sea & Sea R5 Housing
In this full review of the Canon EOS R5 and the Sea & Sea R5 underwater housing, Sea & Sea's Andy Sallmon joins Underwater Photography Guide Editor-in-Chief, Nirupam Nigam, to discuss his shooting techniques and favorite features of the housing. Be sure to stay tuned through the end where Andy and Nirupam go over some of the photos they've taken with the R5 and how they've captured them.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andy Sallmon is a freelance underwater photographer specializing in marine wildlife, scuba diving and ocean natural history. His images have been published in numerous magazines and books, some even gracing the walls of notables such as the Smithsonian Institute and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
When not on assignment Andy stays busy as a manufacturers representative for several leading brands of underwater photographic equipment including Aquatica Digital, Beneath the Surface, Light & Motion and Sea and Sea.
His website is: www.seait.com
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By Nirupam Nigam
Ikelite was the first housing manufacturer to ship a housing for the Canon EOS R5, the most popular full-frame camera this year. Ikelite is a producer of light weight, polycarbonate housings made in the USA with a characteristic white finish and clear back. Their housings support a different niche than their aluminum counterparts as they are more budget friendly, light weight, corrosion resistant, and compatible with Ikelite's special TTL electronics.
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 Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
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Salted Line's versatile housing for Sony RX100 III-VII series compact cameras with underwater test and sample photos
By Jenna Szerlag
Salted Line's versatile housing for Sony RX100 III-VII series compact cameras with underwater test and sample photos
Salted Line continues to deliver with their rugged underwater housings for Sony RX1xx and a6xxx series cameras. Both designs feature an interchangeable dry port system, a cold shoe mount for accessories and three different handle designs to choose from including a unique two stage pistol grip for surf photography.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As a long-time Hawaii resident, Jenna moved to Maui in 2002 to pursue her interest in diving. Discovering the beauty of the islands and the desire to show it to the world led Jenna into her passion for nature photography. She pursued her education by attending hands-on workshops and conferences with respected educators mastering the camera topside before taking her photography underwater.
Jenna is a certified Hawaii Marine Naturalist and enjoys travel and adventure. Her images have been published in Forbes Magazine, Travel and Leisure, calendars and several other publications. She has been a professional contributor for Pacific Stock since 2012, the largest worldwide curated stock photography agency exclusive to the Hawaii and Asia Pacific Regions. You can find her images at www.jennaszerlag.com and on Instagram @seaofphotos.
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Salted Line's affordable, durable underwater housing for Sony’s A6000 - A6500 cameras
By Jenna Szerlag
Salted Line's affordable, durable underwater housing for Sony’s A6000 - A6500 cameras
Sony has set the standard for compact mirrorless cameras with their wildly popular a6xxx series. They are known for their lightweight, compact size making them a competitive choice for underwater photography.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As a long-time Hawaii resident, Jenna moved to Maui in 2002 to pursue her interest in diving. Discovering the beauty of the islands and the desire to show it to the world led Jenna into her passion for nature photography. She pursued her education by attending hands-on workshops and conferences with respected educators mastering the camera topside before taking her photography underwater.
Jenna is a certified Hawaii Marine Naturalist and enjoys travel and adventure. Her images have been published in Forbes Magazine, Travel and Leisure, calendars and several other publications. She has been a professional contributor for Pacific Stock since 2012, the largest worldwide curated stock photography agency exclusive to the Hawaii and Asia Pacific Regions. You can find her images at www.jennaszerlag.com and on Instagram @seaofphotos.
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The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 combined with the Ikelite Housing is the smallest and lightest DSLR underwater system on the market
By Nirupam Nigam
The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 combined with the Ikelite Housing is the smallest and lightest DSLR underwater system on the market
When I first heard about the release of the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 as “the world’s smallest DSLR,” I thought the phrase sounded a little gimmicky. Afterall, isn’t that what mirrorless and compact cameras are for? But then I got a call from John at Ikelite.
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 Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
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Fantasea introduces a compact, rugged underwater housing for the Sony a6400 featuring a new hybrid vacuum safety system
By Nirupam Nigam
Fantasea introduces a compact, rugged underwater housing for the Sony a6400 featuring a new hybrid vacuum safety system
The Sony a6400 represents one of the few remaining affordable mirrorless options for underwater photographers in a market that is increasingly moving to the high and low ends of the spectrum. In recent years there have been fewer middle-lane, APS-C sensor and mirrorless cameras with good housing options. Thankfully the Sony a6400 is a wonderful camera with top notch underwater performance, and even better underwater housing options.
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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The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
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Ikelite introduces a durable and compact underwater housing for the Sony a6400 mirrorless camera featuring compatibility with the Sony a6300, a6400, and a6500.
By Nirupam Nigam
Ikelite introduces a durable and compact underwater housing for the Sony a6400 mirrorless camera featuring compatibility with the Sony a6300, a6400, and a6500.
The Sony a6400 is one of the world’s top APS-C sensor cameras. It also has the distinction of being a small, mirrorless camera compatible with Sony’s high-quality E-mount lenses and boasts exciting autofocus capability – including the new Animal Eye AF function. It’s a true testament to how far photography has come when a camera of the a6400’s capability can be offered at a price point as low as $899.
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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The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
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Sea & Sea makes a high-quality, aluminum Canon EOS R underwater housing complete with glow in the dark buttons, a port locking system, RF lens compatibility, and more!
By Nirupam Nigam
Sea & Sea makes a high-quality, aluminum Canon EOS R underwater housing complete with glow in the dark buttons, a port locking system, RF lens compatibility, and more!
The Canon EOS R is distinguished as the most usable full-frame mirrorless camera for underwater photography. It has the best underwater ergonomics, the quickest and most accurate autofocus, and the most customizability of any other full-frame mirrorless 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 Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear
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The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
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Ikelite offers a functional, ergonomic housing for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 with lots of options for professional photographers
By Nirupam Nigam
Ikelite offers a functional, ergonomic housing for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 with lots of options for professional photographers
As Nikon’s offers its first flagship full-frame mirrorless cameras with the release of the Z-series, the future of professional photography is looking mirrorless. Not only is Nikon responding to multiple full-frame mirrorless offerings recently announced by its competitors, it is also creating an entirely new lens mount – the Z-mount. This indicates that Nikon is fully invested to the mirrorless game, and it’s here to stay.
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
Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!
The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.
Nauticam releases an excellent housing to go with a revolutionary camera!
By Nirupam Nigam
Nauticam releases an excellent housing to go with a revolutionary camera!
Nauticam is known for making consistently high quality and ergonomic housings. The Sony A7R III is making strides in full-frame mirrorless technology. Together this camera and the Nauticam Sony A7R III housing is the ultimate power couple of mirrorless underwater technology.
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
Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!
The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips
Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.
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