Canon's newest top camera
By Nirupam Nigam

Canon EOS R3 Initial Review

Canon EOS R3: Initial Thoughts & Review
Nirupam Nigam
Canon's newest top camera

A year after the Canon EOS R5 was debuted as Canon's best camera ever created, the Canon EOS R3 was announced in September of 2021. As a direct response to the groundbreaking Sony A1, the Canon EOS R3 was designed for insanely fast burst shooting speeds of 30 frames per second with a 24.1 MP BSI stacked sensor.

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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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After diving with the Canon R5 for a year, these are our favorite (and least favorite) things about it....
By Nirupam Nigam

Why the Canon EOS R5 is Still Our Favorite Underwater Camera a Year Later

Why the Canon EOS R5 is Still Our Favorite Underwater Camera a Year Later
Nirupam Nigam
After diving with the Canon R5 for a year, these are our favorite (and least favorite) things about it....

In today's fast-moving camera market, it's very rare that a camera has significance for over a year. But a year later, the Canon EOS R5 is still, by far, our favorite all-around full frame camera for underwater photo and video. In fact, it will likely take our top spot for at least another year or two as supply chain disruptions brought on by the covid-19 pandemic slow down R&D across camera manufacturers. 

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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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These are the best underwater settings for shooting your Nikon Z camera underwater
By Nirupam Nigam

Nikon Z7, Z7II, Z6, Z6II Underwater Settings

Nikon Z7, Z7II, Z6, Z6II Underwater Settings
Nirupam Nigam
These are the best underwater settings for shooting your Nikon Z camera underwater

The Nikon Z7, Z6, Z7II, and Z6II are all excellent options for underwater photography. I should know - after every camera that I have had the pleasure of reviewing, my very own personal camera is still the Nikon Z6. So rest assured, these underwater settings are from personal experience. If you are a Nikon Z camera owner, no matter what camera you have, this underwater settings guide will be useful.

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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Lumens, Lux, Beam Angle, CRI - What does it all mean?
By Nirupam Nigam

Understanding Underwater Video Lights

Understanding Underwater Video Lights
Nirupam Nigam
Lumens, Lux, Beam Angle, CRI - What does it all mean?

It seems like there are more kinds of underwater video lights than there are cameras for underwater video. But if you're planning on getting nice color in your underwater video, it can be a very tough decision to know which video light is right for you and why. And even then, there are some video shooters that won't need a light for their video.

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 Trick to Finding and Approaching Fish
By Nirupam Nigam

Fish Photography

Understanding Fish Behavior
Nirupam Nigam
The Trick to Finding and Approaching Fish

 

You need to know your fish, if you are going to get a good photo of one. Fortunately, once you have spent enough time observing fish, it is relatively simple to predict their behavioral and migration patterns. After observing fish behavior around the world, we have condensed our experiences into these tips that will enable you to approach incredible animals to your heart's desire. 

 

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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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This feature-packed underwater video light includes RGB colored beams, a 10,000 lumen burst photography mode, a built-in LCD display and more!
By Nirupam Nigam

Kraken Sports Hydra 8000 Underwater Video Light Review

Kraken Sports Hydra 8000 Underwater Video Light Review
Nirupam Nigam
This feature-packed underwater video light includes RGB colored beams, a 10,000 lumen burst photography mode, a built-in LCD display and more!

 

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 Ocean Decade Exhibition: Transforming the image of the ocean to raise awareness about its importance and inspire action through creativity
By UWPG News

The Ocean Decade Exhibition

The Ocean Decade Exhibition
UWPG News
The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Transforming the image of the ocean to raise awareness about its importance and inspire action through creativity

PARIS, FRANCE (June 28, 2021) – The Ocean Agency together with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Adobe, HP Inc. and other key partners announced the official launch of the Ocean Decade Exhibition – a global exhibition of creativity that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and inspire greater ocean knowledge and conservation during the pivotal UN Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (the Ocean Decade). 

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These new macro lenses could bring huge improvements to macro photography!
By Nirupam Nigam

New Nikon & Canon Mirrorless Macro Lenses for Underwater Photography

New Nikon & Canon Mirrorless Macro Lenses for Underwater Photography
Nirupam Nigam
These new macro lenses could bring huge improvements to macro photography!

With the debut of Nikon's new Z mount and Canon's new RF mount, exciting progress is being made in the realm of underwater macro photography. Both mirrorless full frame lens mounts feature a wider diameter than older DSLR lens mounts as well as a shorter flange distance.

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Nudibranch Underwater Photography Tips and Fun Facts
By Jenna Szerlag

Nudibranchs

Photographing Nudibranchs and Sea Slugs
Jenna Szerlag
Nudibranch Underwater Photography Tips and Fun Facts

Nudibranchs are one of the most sought after macro subjects in underwater photography. Their brilliant colors and various shapes create impressive images that attract viewers. They move slowly and often stay still which allows the photographer time to capture incredible detail and compose the perfect shot. 

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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A Review of DivePro Underwater Snoot Video Lights
By Nirupam Nigam

The Best Underwater Snoot Video Light

The Best Underwater Snoot Video Light
Nirupam Nigam
A Review of DivePro Underwater Snoot Video Lights

If you want a black background in your underwater video, striking colors, and sharp contrast, then you need a snoot. Underwater snoot video lights isolate subjects from their backgrounds by overwhelming the subject with a narrow light beam - creating contrast with the ambient-lit background behind it.

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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