A Promising BeginningAt the start of the mirrorless revolution (circa 2012), Olympus cameras were all the rage for underwater photographers - and Panasonic was the undisputed video king. Cameras like the Olympus PEN , OMD, and Tough lines were very popular at Bluewater Photo. Vid …

Before Hurricane Hillary tore through the west coast this August, I had the opportunity to sneak into the relatively warm, crystal blue water that only occurs off Southern California's coast at the end of summer. Fortunately I had a few new toys to play with - the new Sea & Sea YS-D3 duo st …

Although underwater strobes are essential tools for bringing back color and detail into your underwater photos, it's not every day that a new one enters the market. The Scubalamp D-Pro is the newest underwater strobe found exclusively at Bluewater Photo capable of a 160 Ws output (GN …

The  Nikon Z8 is the camera that every Nikon shooter has been waiting for. For years, market dominance has eluded Nikon in a world moving on from DSLR cameras to smaller, more effective mirrorless models. Despite excellent full-frame mirrorless offerings like the Nikon Z7II and Z6II, …

The  Nikon Z8 is the answer to everything Nikon DSLR shooters have been waiting for in an underwater camera. With incredibly fast autofocus, 20 fps burst shooting speeds, 45.7 megapixels of high-resolution, 8K/60p and 4K/120p video and no mechanical shutter, the Nikon Z8 is a powerhouse of …

The Marelux Automatic Vacuum Pump is an indispensable time-saving device designed to enhance the diving experience for anyone with an underwater housing featuring a vacuum system with a bulkhead less than 13mm. Compatible with popular housing brands such as Marelux, Nauticam, Sea & Sea, Sea …

If you've ever dreamed of having an all-in-one underwater strobe and video light - look no further than the Weefine WFS07! This underwater lighting device can fire 60Ws flashes while also outputting 3000 lumens of continuous lighting - in a single compact body. While it might sound like a simpl …

The  Canon R6 Mark II is Canon's newest upgrade to the original Canon EOS R6 announced in 2020. While it isn't a major update, the R6 Mark II is a first-rate prosumer option for underwater photo & video shooters looking for the perfect hybrid camera. In many ways, we think …

The  Sony A7R V is this year's superstar underwater camera. As a worthy successor to the A7R IV, the A7R V is Sony's answer to the market-dominating Canon EOS R5. With a similar price point to the Canon R5 at $3898 for the body, the Sony A7R V features the same ultra-high re …

The Best Value Underwater Camera System Ever After months of diving with the  Canon EOS R10 APS-C mirrorless camera, we think that this is the best value underwater camera system ever created. The R10 fills a long perceived hole in a camera market that is skewed towards higher end camera …

The  Canon EOS R7 is Canon's newest and highest performing APS-C mirrorless camera. It is an excellent option for those looking for an incredible value in an underwater camera - both for photo and video. At $1499 for the camera body, the R7 is capable of capturing 32 MP photos with 5-ax …

The  Marelux Smart Optical Flash Tube (SOFT) Pro replaces and perfects the already popular Marelux SOFT and is arguably the best value, feature-heavy snoot on the market. In fact, the SOFT Pro goes beyond what a standard macro snoot has to offer with the release of a wide rang …