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Diving Fiji with the Sony A6700 Dream Setup

Diving Fiji with the Sony A6700 Dream Setup

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on April 18th, 2025

Though it went unnoticed by many photographers, when Fantasea discontinued their Sony A6400 housing during Covid, it represented the end of an era of affordability in our hobby. It was the perfect budget camera-housing combination that offered pro-level image quality, a compact design, and most impo …
Hatching Market Squid: The Art of Photographing Supermacro Larvae

Hatching Market Squid: The Art of Photographing Supermacro Larvae

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on April 18th, 2025

Every year, millions of market squid congregate in the shallow, cold waters of the Pacific Coast of North America to reproduce as water temperatures reach 54°F. Often their numbers are so thick, it can be difficult to see a few feet in front of you. Other times, the mating process is more orderl …
How Tariffs Will Affect Underwater Photography and Scuba

How Tariffs Will Affect Underwater Photography and Scuba

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on April 18th, 2025

Recent tariffs levied by the United States on Chinese goods and other foreign products have had global ramifications on the stock market, the price of goods, and even underwater photography and scuba gear. This makes it a confusing time to be a diver and underwater photo enthusiast. You might be wo …
Sony A1 II Underwater Review

Sony A1 II Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on April 14th, 2025

The Sony A1 II is Sony's newest flagship camera, announced in November, 2024. It replaces the Sony A1 - Sony's first camera in the "1" line of flagship cameras which made headlines in 2021. At the time, the A1 was revolutionary. It offered a 50-megapixel sensor capable of 30 fps burst …
The Best Scuba Boots

The Best Scuba Boots

Posted by Elma Tarr on March 11th, 2025

Why Scuba Boots Are Essential for Every DiverWhen assembling scuba diving gear, many divers focus on big-ticket items like regulators, wetsuits, and fins. However, one piece of equipment that is often overlooked—but just as essential—is a good pair of scuba boots. Whether you are divin …
Sony A1 II Underwater Settings

Sony A1 II Underwater Settings

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on March 5th, 2025

   The Sony A1 II is Sony's newest flagship full frame mirrorless camera featuring a 50 megapixel sensor with 8K and 4K/120p video recording. It has everything you could want in a camera and Sony's latest tech - including a pre-capture mode, improved in-body image-stabilization, AI autofo …
Marelux Apollo S Underwater Strobe Review

Marelux Apollo S Underwater Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on February 4th, 2025

  The Marelux Apollo S is Marelux's latest underwater strobe in the Apollo lineup. As a mid-range little brother to the high-end Marelux Apollo III, the Apollo S can output an impressive amount of power, reaching a guide number of 36! Additionally, the Apollo S is equipped with multiple unique …
Best Scuba BCD for 2024

Best Scuba BCD for 2024

Posted by Martin Langenberg on December 10th, 2024

The Best Scuba BCD, which stands for Buoyancy Control Device, is an essential piece of scuba equipment. It helps divers maintain neutral buoyancy underwater and is capable of providing positive buoyancy at the surface. Dive BCDs can be attached to scuba tanks in two different ways …
Best Scuba Masks for 2024

Best Scuba Masks for 2024

November 1st, 2024

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 …
Best Dive Lights 2024

Best Dive Lights 2024

Posted by Elma Tarr on November 1st, 2024

The human eye sees by collecting light, reflecting from an object, converting this energy into electrical impulses and transmitting them to the brain via the optic nerve. Since the behavior of light alters as it passes through water, what a diver sees underwater differs compared to abo …
Canon R5 Mark II Underwater Review

Canon R5 Mark II Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on October 31st, 2024

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review for Underwater PhotographyCanon's True "Flagship" Full Frame CameraThe Canon EOS R5 Mark II is 2024's top underwater camera for underwater photography. It represents a significant upgrade over the original Canon EOS R5 which has reigned as the worl …
Garmin G1 Vs Garmin Fenix vs Garmin MK3

Garmin G1 Vs Garmin Fenix vs Garmin MK3

Posted by Elma Tarr on October 15th, 2024

Garmin dive computers are highly regarded for their advanced technology, including GPS integration that enhances dive planning and navigation. They feature user-friendly interfaces with intuitive menus and clear displays, making it easy for divers to access important information underw …

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