Best Scuba MasksA mask is the divers window divers wear masks because of the differences between air and water. The human eye can't focus on water, which is significantly denser than air, and therefore transmits light differently. Masks restore the airspace before a diver's eyes, allow …

The Nikon Z6III is Nikon's first affordable "prosumer" camera to feature the improved autofocus system debuted in the flagship Z8 and Z9 cameras. With many of the same features and settings as these higher end full-frame cameras, the Z6III has a lower resolution of 24.5 megapix …

Lightning Fast Autofocus on a 24.5 Megapixel "Prosumer" Full Frame CameraNikon's latest offering, the Nikon Z6III full frame mirrorless camera, marks a significant leap forward, positioning the brand at the forefront of camera innovation. This model presents a compelling option for Nik …

Fins allow divers to move through water more efficiently. There is a wide variety of fin materials, styles and features, but all fins have 2 things in common - the foot pockets and fin blades attached to those pockets - which provide thrust when moved at an angle to the direction of travel. …

Dive lights and torches are essential tools for scuba diving. They serve multiple purposes, from indicating that you have a problem to taking the most magnificent underwater footage and pictures. More importantly, they show you accurate underwater colors and light up the dark in limited visibility d …

Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits  Exposure suits are used for thermal and abrasion protection while scuba diving and the most popular exposure suit of all is the wetsuit. Wetsuits prevent the loss of body heat in 2 different ways. First and foremost, they insulate the diver from ambient …

Canon's True "Flagship" with a Comprehensive UpgradeThe long-awaited Canon EOS R5 Mark II has has been announced, and it's making waves in the underwater photography world. This 45-megapixel full-frame mirrorless marvel is more than just an upgrade – it's a revolution. With lightning-f …

Nikon Z8 Underwater Video FootageNikon Z8 Underwater ReviewThis is a full review of the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera for underwater photo & video. The staff at Bluewater Photo & the Underwater Photography Guide took the Nikon Z8 diving in the warm Caribbean waters of C …

The  Sony A7CR is the 61 megapixel, full-frame, high resolution camera that every underwater photographer has been waiting for. It's essentially a mini Sony A7R V  - Sony's top performing high-resolution photo camera. The A7C R shares the same sensor and internal d …

Sony has reinvigorated the APS-C camera market with the release of the  Sony A6700 in 2023. With a higher resolution sensor, featuring a 26 megapixel sensor -the Sony A6700 is a major upgrade to the Sony crop sensor line. At only $1399 for the body, it features many of the same incredible …

The GoPro Hero 12 is the newest iteration of arguably the worlds most popular video camera - especially among scuba divers and snorkelers. Somehow GoPro has managed to keep an incredibly small form factor while improving the battery life over the GoPro Hero 11 and u …

by Elma Tarr A BCD, Buoyancy Compensator, or Buoyancy Control Device all describe one of the most essential pieces of dive gear that you can carry with you on a dive trip. These wearable (often jacket or wing style) devices include an inflatable bladder which is then filled with compress …