Sony has recently released their new addition to their mirrorless interchangeable lens series, the Sony A6500 mirrorless camera.  They have made significant improvements from its predecessor; 5-axis image stabilization, newly developed image processing algorithm, touchscreen focusing …

March 31, 2017 We have just put together an in-depth review with the team at the Underwater Photography Guide, testing the video capabilities and new features of the Panasonic LUMIX GH5 micro 4/3 mirrorless camera. The GH5 is currently available for pre-order but we were able t …

AOI UWL-09 Wide Angle Lens Review & Tests As more compact cameras are released with wider, 24mm focal lengths, we have started to see new wet wide lenses created to help photographers capture great wide angle on these wider focal length cameras. First was the Dyron Super Wide Lens, a small, li …

iTorch Symbiosis Strobe Review by Scott Gietler Game-changing strobe combines video light with high-end strobe Ultra-fast recycle times on certain power levels Battery pack gives over 500 flashes TTL training mode allows for accurate TTL Remove the video light or change heads We are in …

Sony RX100 V Housing Guide Do the RX100 IV housings work with the RX100 V camera?The Sony RX100 V sprang on the scene quickly after being announced by Sony. The cameras were readily available, but we had no word on the underwater housings. To help out a few customers we performed a few tests on …

The Canon 5D Mark IV is one of the hottest DSLRs for serious underwater photographers and videographers. Many pros had their hands on the camera as soon as it was made available, and now that housings from the major manufacturers are available, the camera is being taken on dives around the world. …

What's New @ Dema 2016 It's that time of year again, DEMA, the big industry show that occurs each fall. As always, Bluewater Photo hit the show floor to check in with all the underwater photography manufacturers and see what great new gear will be coming to you over the next few months. Here's a r …

TTL Converter and Flash Triggers GuideTTL Converters and Flash Triggers are electronics that trigger your underwater strobe to fire when using your underwater camera. They replace using your camera's internal flash to trigger the strobe. What is a Flash Trigger?This is a small electronic com …

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Metabones Adapter Review for SonyMetabones makes lens adapters allowing use of Canon or Nikon lenses on Sony E-Mount mirrorless camera bodies. The adapters are a great way for shooters who are heavily invested in DSLR glass to use their lenses with new mirrorless systems like the Sony a7R II and …

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Review Looking at the new E-M1 Mark II for Underwater Photography by Kelli Dickinson Finally! After years of waiting, and seeing the releases of E-M5 Mark II and E-M10 Mark II cameras, Olympus has released the E-M1 Mark II. Building on the successes of …

Bluewater Photo's Dema 2017 Product Roundup     Every year DEMA showcases some of the latest and greatest innovations in the Scuba Diving world. As always we hit the show floor to find what our great vendors have coming up, or being updated so we can bring you the best and most exciting produ …