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Specs, Comparisons and Best Features for Underwater Photography
By Scott Gietler

Sony a7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II Roundup

Sony a7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II Roundup
Scott Gietler
Specs, Comparisons and Best Features for Underwater Photography

This week Sony announced three brand new cameras that impressively add to their current full frame mirrorless and compact camera lineup: the Sony a7R II, Sony RX100m4, and Sony RX10m2. All three cameras are upgrades from existing models. The RX100 has been extremely popular with underwater photographers since it was released, and most video shooters have been keeping their eye on the a7R.

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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The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

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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.

 


Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings
By UWPG News

SeaLife Releases New Screen Shield

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Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings

 

SeaLife Releases New Screen Shield


Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings

By UWPG News, June 10, 2015

 

SeaLife Screen Shield

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi
By UWPG News

New GoPro Features & Touch Screen added to Hero +

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New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi

 

New GoPro Features & Touch Screen added to HERO+


New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi

By UWPG News, June 1, 2015

GoPro Hero LCD Review

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July
By UWPG News

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Announced

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Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July

 

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Announced


Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July

By UWPG News, May 26, 2015

 

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Review

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.
By UWPG News

SeaLife Advances Sea Dragon Line with 4 New Lights

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New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.

 

SeaLife Advances Sea Dragon Line with 4 New Lights


New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.

 

By UWPG News, April 17, 2015

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


Nautilus Live expedition submersible ROV has Unique Sperm Whale Encounter
By UWPG News

Rare Deep Water Encounter with Sperm Whale

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Nautilus Live expedition submersible ROV has Unique Sperm Whale Encounter

 

Rare Deep Water Encounter with Sperm Whale


Nautilus Live expedition submersible ROV has Unique Sperm Whale Encounter

By UWPG News, April 16, 2015

 

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


A Scientist and Mentor, Dr. Eugenie Clark Inspires us with her Life and Love of the Ocean
By UWPG News

Tribute to the Life of Dr. Eugenie Clark

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A Scientist and Mentor, Dr. Eugenie Clark Inspires us with her Life and Love of the Ocean

 

Tribute to the Life of Dr. Eugenie Clark


A Scientist and Mentor, Dr. Eugenie Clark Inspires us with her Life and Love of the Ocean

By UWPG News, February 26, 2015

 

Photo: David Doubilet

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


GoPro has Unlocked New Timelapse, Burst, HiLight Tags and Fast Framerates for the Hero4
By Scott Gietler

New GoPro Hero4 Features Available to Download

New GoPro Hero4 Features Available to Download
Scott Gietler
GoPro has Unlocked New Timelapse, Burst, HiLight Tags and Fast Framerates for the Hero4

GoPro has officially announced a software update for the GoPro Hero4 Black and Hero4 Silver. The update is packed with features that will bring new capabilities to the camera for a variety of different shooting situations, some of which will be very useful for underwater video.

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.

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


Canon releases new firmware version 1.3.3 for 5D Mark III DSLR
By UWPG News

Canon Releases New Firmware for 5D Mark III

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Canon releases new firmware version 1.3.3 for 5D Mark III DSLR

 

Canon Releases New Firmware for 5D Mark III


Canon releases new firmware version 1.3.3 for 5D Mark III DSLR

By UWPG News, January 29, 2015

 

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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.

 


Optical YS Converter, Better Lever Ergonomics and More in this New Housing
By UWPG News

Sea & Sea MDX-5DMKIII Ver.2 Housing

UWPG News
Optical YS Converter, Better Lever Ergonomics and More in this New Housing

 

Sea & Sea MDX-5DMKIII Ver.2 Housing Announced


Optical YS Converter, Better Lever Ergonomics and More in this New Housing

By Brent Durand, January 23, 2015

 

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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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