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Introducing the Global Shutter
By Nirupam Nigam
Introducing the Global Shutter
The Sony A9 III is Sony's newest full-frame mirrorless camera that ushers in a new era of photo technology with the introduction of the global shutter. It presents unique benefits to underwater photographers, including the ability to capture photo with strobes at shutter speeds up to 1/80,000!
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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Indonesia’s well kept secret
By Max Holba
Indonesia’s well kept secret
The Lembeh Strait and Raja Ampat in Indonesia - two regions that are undoubtedly well known for their stunning underwater beauty, especially to the avid underwater photographer and ocean lover in general.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Max is an underwater photographer, dive resort owner and freelance journalist. Although born and raised in land locked Austria, he started scuba diving quite young at the age of 10. About a decade and many dives later he made his passion his profession and became a diving instructor and subsequently a dive resort manager & owner, as well as a professional underwater photographer. With his underwater imaging and ocean storytelling he is now thriving to inspire the next generation of sea advocates and underwater shooters.
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An ultra-bright, small, affordable monitor for underwater video
By Nirupam Nigam
An ultra-bright, small, affordable monitor for underwater video
The Kraken 5.5" ultra bright 4K underwater monitor is one of the most affordable and compact monitors for underwater video. It has every feature needed in a visualization tool. An underwater monitor is an attractive option for video shooters experiencing limitations in magnified viewfinders and LCD screen size.
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 Sony FX3 has the Same Amazing Underwater Video Capability as the Sony A7S III in an FX Cinema-Line Body
By Nirupam Nigam
The Sony FX3 has the Same Amazing Underwater Video Capability as the Sony A7S III in an FX Cinema-Line Body
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 top underwater monitor & recorder system
By Nirupam Nigam
The top underwater monitor & recorder system
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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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born in Monza, Italy, Alberto Casati is a skilled craftsman by profession. However, his enduring love for the sea led him to become an avid diver for the past two decades. Recently, he delved into the art of underwater photography, and as his enthusiasm for it deepened, he actively started participating in underwater competitions.
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