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 …

Reading time: 10minNirupam Nigam was one of the first to test the Sony A1 II underwater. he took it along on a underwater photography workshop in Socorro, Mexico, putting the camera through it's paces in a dive conditions, thoroughly testing it to the max in order to get you the best d …

   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 …

(Reviewed April 2026) - Read time: 10 minutesGarmin Mk3 3 vs Fenix 8 vs G1: Which Dive Computer is Best?Tested by divers, for divers: At Bluewater Photo and Scuba, all of our staff members are seasoned dive professionals with thousands of dives under their belts. Whether on group dive …

Apeks XL4+ STAGE3 SET$955.00 $View productAdd to cart The Apeks XL 4+ regulator is a great investment. It’s light, compact, and aesthetically very pleasing, and a great addition to your diving equipment.Second stage:Is compact which avoids any drag or downward pulling. This means …

Read time: 10 minutesShearwater Tern TX vs Teric review- which is better?Shearwater Research is well known for their reliable, durable and innovative dive computers- popular between recreational divers, dive professionals and technical divers alike, and I have witnessed this firsthand …

Just reading the heading puts a smile on my face. I can envision the Decorator crab. I am sure if you scuba dive you have come across that diver that has everything strapped and clipped to him or her, with endless scuba gear. Items they may not even know how to use.Here is the thing, a …