This Underwater Strobe is Smaller Than a Can of Coke!  The Kraken KR-S40 might be the smallest—and most affordable—underwater strobe on the market. Priced at just $359, it costs less than half the price of popular “pro” strobes like the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo and the M …

The GoPro Hero 13 is GoPro's newest model of action camera - arguably the world's most popular underwater camera for scuba diving and snorkeling. While this update is not a huge upgrade from the popular GoPro Hero 12, it maintains the GoPro legacy of a small form factor and physics-defying stabiliz …

When it comes to choosing a regulator, performance, reliability, and comfort are non-negotiables—especially for serious divers. That’s where Mares’ VAD (Vortex Assisted Design) system stands out, and why the Mares Dual ADJ 62X deserves a top spot in your scuba gear bag.What is VAD and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

(Reviewed January 2026) Read time- 10 minutes 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 meeting your luggage allowance can be when flying, but with extra di …

   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 …

  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 Diving Wetsuits   Exposure suits are used for thermal and abrasion protection while scuba diving and the most popular exposure suit of all is the wetsuit. Wetsuits prevent the loss of body heat in 2 different ways. First and foremost, they insulate the diver from ambient water …

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 …