Nikon Introduces the Z Series Lenses, Z7 & Z6 Cameras What to expect for underwater photography     Nikon just announced major changes, not only by finally stepping into the realm of mirrorless cameras, but also with the release of a completely new lens mount, available at the end of Septem …

Kraken Sports Hydra Video Lights An underwater video light, like a Kraken video light, is an essential piece of equipment for anyone interested in capturing high-quality footage while diving or snorkeling. When shooting underwater, the available light can be limited, making it difficult …

Nikon 8-15mm FX AF-S f/3.5-4.5E ED Zoom Fisheye Review By Mark B. Hatter     As a life long Nikon owner, there has been little I’ve envied from Canon shooters over the years for single image capture, save one thing; Canon’s 8-15mm F4 fisheye zoom lens for their full-sized sensor (un-cropped) ca …

Sony A7R III Review By Scott Gietler and Nirupam Nigam A7R III Comparison with A7RII   |   For Underwater Videographers   |   4K Video Test Recommended Lenses for Underwater   |   Underwater Housings   |   Test Photos  |   Availability and Purchase   |    Final Thoughts   The Sony A7R III bui …

Nikon D850 Camera Review Nikon continues to innovate with their flagship dSLR cameras, and the D850 is no exception. Previously photographers had to choose between the speed and video capabilities of the D500 and the sensor size of the D810. That gap still exists although it is closer than …

Kraken Sports KRL-02 Wet Wide Lens Review and Comparison Wet wide lenses are great tools for underwater shooters with compact cameras as they allow the user to increase the field of view on their camera and capture the full wide landscape reef scene or large animal. In addition these …

Nauticam E-M1 Mark II Housing ReviewAn In Depth Look at the E-M1 Mark II housing from NauticamClick here to Purchase the HousingNauticam always produces high end housings with an emphasis on an ergonomic and well rounded design, intended to provide the user with the best possible shooting experie …

Sony A9 Camera Pre-Review Written by: Matthew J. Sullivan   Specifications   |   ISO Test   |   Final Thoughts The Sony mirrorless cameras have always intrigued me, and in fact I owned the Sony A6000 for a while before deciding to make the switch back to a DSLR. With each body Sony has released …

Nikon D500 Housing GuideThe Nikon D500 was released 7 years after its predecessor, the D300. Photographers were waitng for D400 to be released but it was never made.  When Nikon announced the D500, they were excited to hear about its features and they were not disappointed.  The camera …

Canon 5D Mark IV Housing GuideThe Canon 5D Mark IV camera has been making waves of interest since it was announced last August 2016.  Canon made significant upgrades from its predecessor, the 5D Mark III.  The camera delivers excellent full-frame image quality with its 30.4 megapixel CM …

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 …