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Canon R100 Underwater Review

Canon R100 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on September 30th, 2023

The Canon EOS R100 introduces a new level of affordability to underwater photography! At the same time, compact cameras like the OM System TG-7 have become more expensive with smartphones rising in popularity and squeezing the market. In this landscape it makes sense to look …
DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max Review

DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max Review

Posted by Anthony Grote on September 29th, 2023

The new  Dive Volk SeaTouch 4 Max Underwater Smartphone Housing has become immensely popular with divers and snorkelers. This housing features an easy to use interface and full access to your phone's touchscreen unlike other popular bluetooth smartphone housing brands such as the&n …
Sony ZV-E1 Underwater Review

Sony ZV-E1 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on September 29th, 2023

As Sony's smallest ever full-frame camera, the Sony ZV-E1 is an incredible value for underwater video shooters. At $2198 for the body, it offers almost the same feature set as the ever popular Sony A7S III and Sony FX3. This even includes the ability to capture 4K/120p, and many …
Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo Strobe Review

Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on September 28th, 2023

Sea & Sea has been at the forefront of underwater lighting for over four decades. The Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo is the latest flagship in the yellow submarine strobe line. It replaces the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Mark II, which is still available at a slightly more affordable price poin …
OM System TG-7 Underwater Review

OM System TG-7 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on September 27th, 2023

The OM System TG-7 is the successor to the popular Olympus TG-6 compact camera. TG-6 shooters will be happy to know that the OM System TG-7 underwater housings are the same as the TG-6. However, this also means that the TG-7 is almost exactly the same as the TG-6. There have only been …
Step Aside Olympus: How Canon Has Replaced Micro Four Thirds with the R100

Step Aside Olympus: How Canon Has Replaced Micro Four Thirds with the R100

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on August 26th, 2023

A Promising BeginningAt the start of the mirrorless revolution (circa 2012), Olympus cameras were all the rage for underwater photographers - and Panasonic was the undisputed video king. Cameras like the Olympus PEN , OMD, and Tough lines were very popular at Bluewater Photo. Vid …
A First Look at the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo Strobes

A First Look at the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo Strobes

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on August 26th, 2023

Before Hurricane Hillary tore through the west coast this August, I had the opportunity to sneak into the relatively warm, crystal blue water that only occurs off Southern California's coast at the end of summer. Fortunately I had a few new toys to play with - the new Sea & Sea YS-D3 duo st …
Scubalamp D-Pro Strobe Review

Scubalamp D-Pro Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on July 21st, 2023

Although underwater strobes are essential tools for bringing back color and detail into your underwater photos, it's not every day that a new one enters the market. The Scubalamp D-Pro is the newest underwater strobe found exclusively at Bluewater Photo capable of a 160 Ws output (GN …
Nikon Z8 Underwater Review

Nikon Z8 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on July 19th, 2023

The  Nikon Z8 is the camera that every Nikon shooter has been waiting for. For years, market dominance has eluded Nikon in a world moving on from DSLR cameras to smaller, more effective mirrorless models. Despite excellent full-frame mirrorless offerings like the Nikon Z7II and Z6II, …
Nikon Z8 Underwater Settings

Nikon Z8 Underwater Settings

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on July 18th, 2023

The  Nikon Z8 is the answer to everything Nikon DSLR shooters have been waiting for in an underwater camera. With incredibly fast autofocus, 20 fps burst shooting speeds, 45.7 megapixels of high-resolution, 8K/60p and 4K/120p video and no mechanical shutter, the Nikon Z8 is a powerhouse of …
Marelux Automatic Vacuum Pump Review

Marelux Automatic Vacuum Pump Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on July 12th, 2023

The Marelux Automatic Vacuum Pump is an indispensable time-saving device designed to enhance the diving experience for anyone with an underwater housing featuring a vacuum system with a bulkhead less than 13mm. Compatible with popular housing brands such as Marelux, Nauticam, Sea & Sea, Sea …
Weefine WFS07 Underwater Strobe and Video Light Review

Weefine WFS07 Underwater Strobe and Video Light Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on May 8th, 2023

If you've ever dreamed of having an all-in-one underwater strobe and video light - look no further than the Weefine WFS07! This underwater lighting device can fire 60Ws flashes while also outputting 3000 lumens of continuous lighting - in a single compact body. While it might sound like a simpl …

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