What makes Anilao a great underwater photo destination?One of our favorite locations for underwater photography workshops is in Anilao, Philippines. Let's take a look at what makes diving Anilao so special, and then showcase some of the underwater photos taken during our workshops. Every critte …

Best Full-Frame Options for Underwater A guide for the brave new world of megapixels & 4K video Sony A7R II, Canon 5DRs, Nikon D810By Scott Gietler Megapixels are backIn case you didn't already know, the megapixel war is back on. For all the details, read our Megapixels are back blog articl …

Snoot Showdown Which snoot is best for you? Reefnet   |   10Bar   |   Retra   |   Video Reviews   |   Final Thoughts   Underwater photographers sometimes employ a creative lighting tool called a snoot. A snoot is simply a tube or device that is used to form a narrow beam of light. For underwat …

Sony A7 review for Underwater Photography And a look at the Nauticam Sony A7 Housing The Sony A7 is the latest revolution in cameras. Sony has created a compact mirrorless digital camera with a full sized 35mm sensor. The innovation of large sensor size in a small body has created a lot of …

Sony A6300 Review First impressions by Scott Gietler, with input from Larry Garvey Intro to the Sony A6300 The Sony A6300 boats a new 24 megapixel APS-C sensor with 425 phase detection auto-focus points. It also adds 4K video, and doubles the resolution of the OLED viewfinder. Auto-fo …

Panasonic GX8 Review for Underwater Photography by: Kelli Dickinson The micro four thirds sensor cameras have become a staple for underwater photography, offering shooters a larger sensor than a compact camera with a body style and controls like a dSLR - effectively the best of both worlds, small …

Nauticam WWL-1 Review and Tests Nauticam recently released a new wet wide angle lens to the market. Similar to their high quality macro converters, this lens is advertised to be exceptional quality, compatible with a variety of cameras and lenses and offering full zoom through. To confirm thes …

Nikon D500 - First Look! Update: We've taken the Nikon D500 underwater  When I upgraded from the Nikon D80 to the Nikon D300, I was very happy - I felt like I had moved into a more professional, responsive camera with better handling and better focusing. When I purchased the D7000 aft …

Fix Aquavolt Mini 5000 Review for Underwater Videography   The Fix Aquavolt Mini 5000 is an incredible little video light, perfect for those just getting started, who want as much light as they can get, but also powerful enough for the pro's looking to keep travel weight down. This light feature …

Sony A7R II Review for Underwater by Kelli Dickinson Best Lenses | A7R II vs Other Cameras | Underwater Images Housings: Sea & Sea | Nauticam | Aquatica | Ikelite Sony wowed the photography world last year with the release of the Sony A7, A7R & A7s cameras. A full frame, 35mm sensor packe …

Is Your Housing Sealed? Why You Need a Vacuum BulkheadOne of the worst aspects of underwater photography is the fear that this dive could be the last for your precious camera. The integrity of the o-ring seal is the most important aspect of a good underwater housing and up until recently, there …

Using the Fix Neo 1500 SWR UnderwaterBy Kelli DickinsonDon't want to read? Skip to our VIDEO REVIEW.I've used the Fix Neo lights underwater a few times and been really pleased with the overall functionality and color temperature of the light. It's a great option for anyone looking for a nice focu …