Read time: 15 minutes Nirupam Testing the Sony A7V in an Ikelite A7V Housing with Dual Ikelite DS 232 Strobes. Photo by Mark Hatter The Sony A7 V is Sony's newest prosumer hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera and the successor to the extremely popular Sony A7 IV. The A7 IV has been one of our best-s …

The Sony A7V is Sony's newest generation full frame mirrorless camera, bringing improved autofocus tracking, enhanced AI subject recognition, strong 33 megapixel image quality, and robust video features (including 4K/120p recording) into a very versatile body. The Sony A7V inherits Sony's new menu …

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 diving equipment that is often overlooked—but just as essential—is a good pair of scuba boots. Whether you ar …

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 …

Carbon Fiber Backplates: Lightweight Innovation in Backplate & Wing DivingBackplate and wing systems have long been favored by technical and recreational divers for their simplicity, durability, and modularity. Traditionally, backplates have been made from stainless steel or alumin …

The Marelux SOFT (Smart Optical Flash Tube) Lite 2.0 is the world's top underwater snoot. Snoots are devices that reduce the beam of light from an underwater strobe in order to isolate macro subjects. They easily produce black background images because they light the primary subject, and they do no …

Read time: 20 minOur Guide to the Best Dive Computer for Every DiverBeing a PADI Staff Instructor myself, I have searched high and low over the years to find the perfect dive computer that suits my diving needs, and have been fortunate to test out some of the best dive computers ever r …

The Sea & Sea YS-D130R marks Sea & Sea’s return to the flagship strobe category—nearly two decades after the release of the original YS-250 Pro. The YS-250 Pro set the benchmark for professional underwater photographers in the early 2000s, and despite a long line of capable …

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Whether you dive close to your residence or travel to dive, a dive bag is not just handy but essential. Keeping all your precious gear together and for ease of loading or unloading without any damage, a dive bag will be the solution.If you are a regular traveler, you might want to cons …

Such a popular question and I get this often.What is the best cold water regulator on the market?Firstly, If you are asking this question, cold to you and cold to me are 2 different things.I am going to explain to you why you would need to use a cold-water regulator when you are diving …

(Reviewed July 2026) Read time- 10 minutes The Best Travel BCDs for Scuba Diving (Tested & Reviewed in 2026) When travelling on dive trips, or when I was working as an instructor abroad, it quickly came to my attention how crucial it was to own a travel friendly BCD. We all know how stressful m …