Sony is known for updating their hugely popular RX100 compact camera line annually, so the recent release of the Sony RX100 VII did not come as much of a surprise. However, the RX100 VII announcement followed impressive camera announcements from Sony including the Sony A7R IV and the Sony …

  Kraken KR-S02 Strobe Review Kraken is one of the world’s top innovators in underwater imaging tools – especially when it comes to video lighting. Given Kraken’s success, it was only a matter of time that they would come out with their first underwater strobe, and now it’s here! The Kraken Spo …

Nikon Z50 Underwater Review   The Nikon Z50 is Nikon's first attempt at creating an APS-C mirrorless camera - something Sony and Canon have been doing for quite a while. The Nikon Z50 is akin to a mirrorless version of the Nikon D500 or an APS-C version of the Nikon Z6. During the Z50's ini …

We took the GoPro Hero 8 underwater during a scuba diving trip to Catalina Island, California for a dive review. What an amazing little camera! We many of the new features available in the Hero 8 including TimeWarp 2.0, HyperSmooth stabilization 2.0, improved 12 MP photos, and …

As Olympus turns 100 years old, they have recently released the long awaited Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III micro four-thirds mirrorless camera. The Olympus OMD line of cameras (EM1, EM5, EM10) is a very popular line of cameras with underwater photographers. This is partly because of the wide …

In my ten years of taking underwater photos, I’ve been admittedly hesitant to try what is still considered a relatively small niche in underwater photography – fluorescence (or “fluoro”) photography. When I’ve thought about trying it, I would write it off as another reason to buy more expensive gear …

It's HOLIDAY season at BLUEWATER PHOTO! As Christmas comes around the corner, we thought we'd give you our list of this year's best STOCKING STUFFERS for the underwater photographer in your life. We have the perfect gifts for ANY BUDGET, from creative tools to camera care o …

Moray Eel photographed with the Sony A7R IV, Nauticam A7R IV housing, dual Sea & Sea YS-D2J strobes, reefnet fiber optic snoot, and saga magic tube. f/22, 1/250, ISO 200   The last two years have been very exciting for underwater macro photographers. The world has seen huge strides in s …

Holiday Exclusive: Light & Motion Sola 9600   This holiday season we are happy and excited to offer the Light & Motion Sola 9600, a top underwater professional video light, at an exclusive Bluewater price!    Product Overview: Sola Video Pro 9600 is the ultima …

Kraken Compact Wet Lens:    The new Kraken compact wide wet lens is a lightweight, miniature wide-angle lens for Olmypus TG-series housings. It has an optical element for superior image quality to air lenses. For the best possible wide-angle lens, look at the Kraken KRL-02 …

The Fantasea A6500/A6300 Housing Kit:  Click Here to Purchase Your Fantasea FA6500/A6300 Housing Kit   The Fantasea underwater housing was designed to fit both the Sony A6300 and A6500.  What's new about the housing is that Fantasea has added a Hybrid Vacuum System which en …

A first look at the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K....   Blackmagic did it again! After the success of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K, they have recently released the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. It still features a small and compact body with the addition o …