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Marelux Artemis 4500 Underwater Video Light Review

Marelux Artemis 4500 Underwater Video Light Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on October 5th, 2025

Marelux Artemis 4500 RMT Video Light Review The Marelux Artemis 4500 RMT is a compact, three-color underwater video light that delivers impressive brightness, soft falloff, and creative versatility in a travel-friendly body. Rated at 4500 lumens, its wide 120° beam and neutral 6000K color tempe …
Ikelite DS165 Underwater Strobe Review

Ikelite DS165 Underwater Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on October 5th, 2025

In an exciting move this summer, Ikelite has updated the Ikelite DS160 II to the new Ikelite DS 165 underwater strobe. This strobe represents the mid-range prosumer model in Ikelite's line-up. Though, in reality, its performance and $995 price is a bit closer to a high-end pro strobe. The DS165 fea …
Nikon Z5 II Underwater Review

Nikon Z5 II Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on October 5th, 2025

The Nikon Z5 II is 2025's most underrated underwater camera. Priced at just $1,700 for the body, this entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera competes closely with the Nikon Z6 III and, in some areas, even pushes into Nikon Z8 territory. It carries over the Z8's incredible autofocus system and the …
Ikelite Ecko Strobe Review

Ikelite Ecko Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on October 4th, 2025

Over the summer of 2025, Ikelite surprised with two new strobes - the prosumer Ikelite DS 165 and the entry level Ikelite Ecko Strobe. The Ecko replaces the DS 51 II which was a popular choice for compact camera shooters and new photographers. The new Ecko maintains an excellent price point of $495 …
Garmin Descent X50i Preview

Garmin Descent X50i Preview

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on June 28th, 2025

The Garmin Descent X50i - This Dive Computer Has it All! Garmin just dropped something big—literally and figuratively. The new Descent X50i dive computer packs an insane number of features into a rugged, full-color device built for both recreational and technical divers. I got my hands on one …
Kraken KR-S40 Underwater Strobe Review

Kraken KR-S40 Underwater Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on June 28th, 2025

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 …
GoPro Hero 13 Underwater Review

GoPro Hero 13 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on June 28th, 2025

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 …
Marelux Apollo S Underwater Strobe Review

Marelux Apollo S Underwater Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on February 4th, 2025

  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 …
Nikon Z8 Underwater Video Footage

Nikon Z8 Underwater Video Footage

Posted by Anthony Grote on August 6th, 2024

Nikon Z8 Underwater Video FootageNikon Z8 Underwater ReviewThis is a full review of the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera for underwater photo & video. The staff at Bluewater Photo & the Underwater Photography Guide took the Nikon Z8 diving in the warm Caribbean waters of C …
Sony A6700 Underwater Review

Sony A6700 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on June 28th, 2024

Sony has reinvigorated the APS-C camera market with the release of the  Sony A6700 in 2023. With a higher resolution sensor, featuring a 26 megapixel sensor -the Sony A6700 is a major upgrade to the Sony crop sensor line. At only $1399 for the body, it features many of the same incredible new …
GoPro Hero 12 Underwater Review

GoPro Hero 12 Underwater Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on June 28th, 2024

The GoPro Hero 12 is the newest iteration of arguably the worlds most popular video camera - especially among scuba divers and snorkelers. Somehow GoPro has managed to keep an incredibly small form factor while improving the battery life over the GoPro Hero 11 and u …
Inon S220 Strobe Review

Inon S220 Strobe Review

Posted by Nirupam Nigam on March 7th, 2024

Underwater strobes, or flashes, are devices used to bring color back into your underwater photos when water would otherwise make your images washed-out and blue. The Inon S220 is Inon's newest budget strobe, perfect for new underwater photographers, compact camera shooters, and thos …

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