A quick update of news from October
By Travis Ball

October News Roundup

Travis Ball
A quick update of news from October


October Equipment News Roundup


by Travis Ball

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Winners of the second annual Bluewater Photo So-cal shootout have been announced
By Travis Ball

2012 SoCal Shootout Winners Announced

Travis Ball
Winners of the second annual Bluewater Photo So-cal shootout have been announced

2012 SoCal Shootout - Winners Announced

Bluewater Photo recently announced the winners from its annual underwater shootout event

 
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A brief review of the Olympus PEN E-PL5 and XZ-2 cameras, as released after the Photokina show
By Kelli Dickinson

Initial Thoughts on the Olympus PEN E-PL5 & XZ2 Cameras

Kelli Dickinson
A brief review of the Olympus PEN E-PL5 and XZ-2 cameras, as released after the Photokina show

Initial Thoughts on the New Olympus PEN  E-PL5 & XZ-2 Cameras

By Kelli Dickinson

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Revolutionary or Evolutionary? Read on to find out
By Scott Gietler

Canon S110 and Canon G15 mini-review

Canon S110 and Canon G15 cameras announced
Scott Gietler
Revolutionary or Evolutionary? Read on to find out

The Canon S100 and Canon G12 are two of the most popular cameras on the market for underwater photography. How will their replacements, the Canon S110 and Canon G15 stack up?  Manufacturers often make "improvements" that have unintended consequences for underwater photography.

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

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Great option for underwater photography
By Scott Gietler

Olympus 60mm macro lens review for underwater photographers

Olympus 60mm Macro Lens Review
Scott Gietler
Great option for underwater photography

After a long wait, the Olympus 60mm macro lens is out. This is great news for micro-four thirds camera owners, because the existing macro lens, the Panasonic 45mm macro lens, is a little slow to focus.

Olympus F2.8 60mm macro lens features

  • 13 lens elements, 10 groups of lenses

  • 1:1 reproduction ratio (photos will be 17.5mm across at closest focusing distance)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

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An underwater photographer's review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 mirrorless camera.
By Kelli Dickinson

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera Review

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera Review
Kelli Dickinson
An underwater photographer's review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 mirrorless camera.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera sets a new standard in the mirrorless camera line with improvements that make the gap between the mirrorless cameras and entry level dSLRs even smaller. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelli Dickinson is an avid diver and underwater photographer who shoots primarily on mirrorless cameras. Familiar with a variety of cameras and housings she tries to shoot on as many different options as possible to improve her overall knowledge of underwater camera systems. In addition she is Manager of Bluewater Photo. In her spare time she can be found running, hiking or underwater. 

Connect with her on instagram @kelnkelp or at www.kelnkelp.com

She can be reached via email at kelli@bluewaterphotostore.com.

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Part II of Ron Watkin's incredible journey with macro, topside and cuttlefish photos
By Ron Watkins

Diving Papua New Guinea, Part II: Macro

Ron Watkins
Part II of Ron Watkin's incredible journey with macro, topside and cuttlefish photos

Diving West New Britain, Papua New Guinea on the MV Febrina

An underwater photographer's unique and spectacular experience diving in the PNG

Part II: Macro, topside and cuttlefish

By Ron Watkins

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An underwater photographer's unique and spectacular experience diving in the PNG.
By Ron Watkins

Diving Papua New Guinea on the MV Febrina

Ron Watkins
An underwater photographer's unique and spectacular experience diving in the PNG.

Diving West New Britain, Papua New Guinea on the MV Febrina

An underwater photographer's unique and spectacular experience diving in the PNG

Part 1: Sharks and wide-angle opportunities like never before

By Ron Watkins

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Tips and techniques for how, when, and where to get the best possible sunburst shot underwater.
By Todd Winner

Photographing A Perfect Sunburst

Todd Winner
Tips and techniques for how, when, and where to get the best possible sunburst shot underwater.

Photographing A Perfect Sunburst

Tips and techniques for how, when, and where to get the best possible sunburst shot underwater

By Todd Winner

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A new leader in compact camera choices for underwater photography
By Scott Gietler

Sony RX-100 review

Sony RX-100 Review
Scott Gietler
A new leader in compact camera choices for underwater photography

The Sony RX-100 is an exciting option in the compact camera market.

Reviews: 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

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