Initial thoughts & what to expect for underwater photography & video As all other major camera manufacturers have jumped on the full frame mirrorless bandwagon, Olympus stayed true to their specialty and released yet another micro four thirds mirrorless camera: the Olympus OM-D E-M1X. …

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k was the talk of the show when it was unveiled at NAB 2018 in April, and the excitement over this impressive camera has hardly subsided. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4k is Blackmagic’s successor to their original Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera; however, one would b …

The New Panasonic Lumix S Series  Lumix S1R & Lumix S1 What to expect for underwater photography     With the release of Canon’s EOS R shortly following the Nikon Z series, Panasonic is next in line as we await the release of the Lumix S1R and Lumix S1 full frame mirrorless cameras. Panas …

  15,000 lumens is a lot of light, and the Big Blue 15,000 Tri-Color underwater video light provides a big bright bang for your buck.  The option to have a cool white 6500k setting and a warm light 5500K setting underwater opens a lot of creative avenues for capturing some incredible video underwa …

The Olympus TG-5 is the perfect camera for any underwater photographer looking for a small, almost unbreakable device that can shoot stunning photos at low cost. In other words, it exudes compact practicality. The TG-5 is famous for its amazing macro capability (in microscope mode) wit …

Sony A6500 Camera ReviewThe Sony a6500 is Sony’s top of the line APS-C sensor camera. Released at the end of 2016 it expands and enhances many of the feature available in the previous a6000 and a6300 models.  This new model sports a faster processor, more memory and much better image st …

Sony RX100 VI Camera Review The Sony RX100 VI is the top of the line compact camera available for underwater photography to date. It’s the newest release in Sony’s famed RX100 line – this time featuring enhanced zoom capable of produce stunning images of the smallest of the ocean’s creatur …

Sony A7R III Camera ReviewThe pioneer of the full frame mirrorless cameras, Sony has made great improvements over the years with each new release of their A7 line. The A7R III is the latest in that line and finally Sony has released a camera that really excels across the board for underwater p …

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Camera ReviewThe Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the top of the line micro four-thirds mirrorless camera. Released at the end of 2016 it built upon the long success of previous Olympus OM-D cameras, and offers professional level controls in a small, yet robust body. This ca …

Nikon Introduces the Z Series Lenses, Z7 & Z6 Cameras What to expect for underwater photography     Nikon just announced major changes, not only by finally stepping into the realm of mirrorless cameras, but also with the release of a completely new lens mount, available at the end of Septem …

Kraken Sports Hydra Video Lights An underwater video light, like a Kraken video light, is an essential piece of equipment for anyone interested in capturing high-quality footage while diving or snorkeling. When shooting underwater, the available light can be limited, making it difficult …

Nikon 8-15mm FX AF-S f/3.5-4.5E ED Zoom Fisheye Review By Mark B. Hatter     As a life long Nikon owner, there has been little I’ve envied from Canon shooters over the years for single image capture, save one thing; Canon’s 8-15mm F4 fisheye zoom lens for their full-sized sensor (un-cropped) ca …