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Why Now is the Time to Buy a Mirrorless Camera

Why Now is the Time to Buy a Mirrorless Camera

March 24th, 2020

Why Now is the Time to Buy a Mirrorless Camera for Underwater Photography   The last two years have seen rapid changes in photographic technology. Both entry level and professional camera systems are undergoing phase shifts as compact cameras are replaced by smart phones and DSLRs are replaced …
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Underwater Housings

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Underwater Housings

February 12th, 2020

These Olympus OMD EM5 Mark III underwater housings are our favorite housings for taking your Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark III underwater. The Olympus EM5 Mark III is the best value Olympus OMD camera for underwater photography with a 20.4 megapixel sensor, 121 point AF system, 10 fps burst shooting, 5 …
Nikon Z50 Underwater Housings

Nikon Z50 Underwater Housings

February 11th, 2020

These Nikon Z50 underwater housings are our favorite housings for underwater photography and video with the Z50. Read our Nikon Z50 Underwater Review. The Nikon Z50 is the first APS-C camera option from Nikon for underwater photo & video. The camera is equipped with a 20.9 MP sensor, 209 point …
Canon EOS-1DX Mark III Underwater: Initial Thoughts and Review

Canon EOS-1DX Mark III Underwater: Initial Thoughts and Review

February 10th, 2020

Canon EOS-1DX Mark III Underwater: Initial Thoughts and Review     The Canon EOS-1DX Mark III is undoubtedly Canon's best ever DSLR camera. It's an exciting piece of equipment during a time when new DSLR releases are becoming few and far between. The 1DX Mark III is equally photo and video oriente …
Sony RX100 VII Underwater Review

Sony RX100 VII Underwater Review

January 27th, 2020

Sony is known for updating their hugely popular RX100 compact camera line annually, so the recent release of the Sony RX100 VII did not come as much of a surprise. However, the RX100 VII announcement followed impressive camera announcements from Sony including the Sony A7R IV and the Sony …
Nikon Z50 Underwater Review

Nikon Z50 Underwater Review

January 20th, 2020

Nikon Z50 Underwater Review   The Nikon Z50 is Nikon's first attempt at creating an APS-C mirrorless camera - something Sony and Canon have been doing for quite a while. The Nikon Z50 is akin to a mirrorless version of the Nikon D500 or an APS-C version of the Nikon Z6. During the Z50's ini …
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Underwater Review

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Underwater Review

January 20th, 2020

As Olympus turns 100 years old, they have recently released the long awaited Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III micro four-thirds mirrorless camera. The Olympus OMD line of cameras (EM1, EM5, EM10) is a very popular line of cameras with underwater photographers. This is partly because of the wide …
The Easiest Underwater Fluorescence Photography Kit

The Easiest Underwater Fluorescence Photography Kit

January 7th, 2020

In my ten years of taking underwater photos, I’ve been admittedly hesitant to try what is still considered a relatively small niche in underwater photography – fluorescence (or “fluoro”) photography. When I’ve thought about trying it, I would write it off as another reason to buy more expensive gear …
Bluewater's Best Stocking Stuffers

Bluewater's Best Stocking Stuffers

December 17th, 2019

It's HOLIDAY season at BLUEWATER PHOTO! As Christmas comes around the corner, we thought we'd give you our list of this year's best STOCKING STUFFERS for the underwater photographer in your life. We have the perfect gifts for ANY BUDGET, from creative tools to camera care o …
Underwater Macro Photography Superstars: Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z6/Z7

Underwater Macro Photography Superstars: Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z6/Z7

December 16th, 2019

Moray Eel photographed with the Sony A7R IV, Nauticam A7R IV housing, dual Sea & Sea YS-D2J strobes, reefnet fiber optic snoot, and saga magic tube. f/22, 1/250, ISO 200   The last two years have been very exciting for underwater macro photographers. The world has seen huge strides in s …
Isotta Nikon Z6/Z7 Housing Review

Isotta Nikon Z6/Z7 Housing Review

November 12th, 2019

Isotta in the Field   During our recent photo workshop to La Paz, Mexico, we decided to bring a match made in heaven – the Nikon Z6 – Nikon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera – and the Isotta Z6/Z7 underwater housing.    In 2018, Sony got a run for its money when Nikon announced the Z …
La Paz Dive Report with the Sony A7R IV and Nikon Z6

La Paz Dive Report with the Sony A7R IV and Nikon Z6

November 12th, 2019

  Baja California is a wonderous land of extremes. Giant cardon cactus dot a desert landscape surrounded by the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez. Pelicans and cormorants scan the skies for shimmering sardines, and playful sea lions blow bubbles from below. Whale sharks congregate to feed on th …

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