link Buyers Guides to Underwater Photography

Be sure to choose the right equipment! Check our guides for best cameras to use, and which housings to go for. A must read! Buyers Guides
link Great Gear Specials!

Bundle Packages, Discounted products, and clearance sales. 
Offering Cameras, Housings, Lights, and more Save Now.
link Ocean Art Registration

Participate in the 7th annual Ocean Art Photo Competition hosted by the Underwater Photography Guide. Over $75,000 in prizes!!
Register by Nov 30th, 2018  Details Here
link New Bluewater Focus for $169

Nail your focus everytime with this high quality, compact focus light.

Bluewater 1000 Focus Light

ARTICLES & REVIEWS

New Canon EOS-R Full Frame Mirrorless Announced
New Canon EOS-R Full Frame Mirrorless Announced
Canon announces it's first full frame mirrorless camera, EOS-R.
Nikon Z7
Nikon Z - New Mirrorless Cameras and Future Lens Mount
Nikon releases first full frame mirrorless cameras Nikon Z7 & Z6 with new RF lens mount.
Fantasea Canon G7X Mark II Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Fantasea Canon G7X Mark II Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Fantasea Canon G7X Mark II Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Sony RX100 Series Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Sony RX100 Series Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Sony RX100 Wet Wide Angle Lens Test
Kraken Underwater Video Light
Kraken Video Light Guide
Check out the new Kraken Video lights - high end options full of useful features.
Panasonic G9 vs GX9 Comparison for Underwater Photography
Panasonic G9 vs GX9 Comparison
A comparison of 2 great new cameras and their usefulness for underwater photography
rx100 VI review
New Sony RX100 VI Announced!
Sony RX100 VI announced to be released end of June - what new features does it have and will it be good for underwater photography?
Nikon 8-15mm FX AF-S f/3.5-4.5E ED Zoom Fisheye Review
Nikon 8-15mm Zoom Fisheye Initial Thoughts and Images
Get the lowdown and see some amazing photos taken with the Nikon 8-15mm circular fisheye lens
One of the best camera package deals of 2018!
Olympus Housing & Camera Bundle
One of the best camera package deals of 2018!
Learn about our photography workshops
Why join a photography workshop?
Learn what goes on during a photography workshop and if it's right for you
Sony A7R III Camera
Sony A7R III Review
Newly updated! Find out if an upgrade to the A7r III for stills or video is right for you
Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Need a gift for the underwater photographer on your list? Check out these ideas for any budget.

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UPCOMING TRIPS

Socorro Islands Underwater Photo Workshops 2019
$3,895
   Socorro Islands Underwater Photo Workshops 2019 Experience the best place in the world for...
Turks & Caicos Trip in March/April 2019
$2,595
   Turks & Caicos Trip in March/April 2019 Join us and the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II...
Anilao Photo Workshops Spring 2019
$1,699
Bluewater Photo's 2019 Anilao Underwater Photo Workshops Join Bluewater Photo in April/May 2019...
Sea of Cortez 2019 Underwater Photo Workshops
$2,695
   Sea of Cortez Underwater Photo Workshops 2019 Join us for Sea Lions, Sperm Whales and Whale...
Moorea Whale Trips August/September 2019
$2,995
Moorea Whale Trips August/September 2019 This is why you must do this trip: > Get picked up...

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In Focus Blog Posts

When Necessity is the Mother of Invention
When Necessity is the Mother of Invention - By Erik Lukas I’ve always been sort of a do-it-mysel...
One of My Favorite Underwater Photography Accessories - the AO Cooler Bag
One thing that does not get talked about much, but is very important for an underwater photographer,...
First look at the Kraken Sports Float Arms
Kraken Sports Float Arms - Nick Lawrence As a underwater photographer, we all struggle with buoya...
"Snoot is life" - A first time snooters experience
Snoot is life - By Tommy Stylski My initial experience with a snoot was during our Bluewater ...

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Bluewater Photo and Video | Underwater Cameras and more

 Welcome to Bluewater Photo & Video

Experience, Knowledge, Service

 

COMING SOON:    Nauticam Sony RX-100 housing
JUST ARRIVED:     Recsea Sony RX100 housing, Sea & Sea 5D Mark III
ALREADY HERE:     Nauticam D800, Ikelite D800, YS-D1 strobe, Nauticam Olympus OM-D housing
 

Welcome to Bluewater Photo & Video, located in Santa Monica, California - owned and operated by the Underwater Photography Guide owner Scott Gietler, along with other members of our staff.
 

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