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UW Technics ships TTL converter for Panasonic cameras
UW Technics is shipping their TTL converter for Panasonic mirrorless cameras. Capable of providing both electrical and optical outputs (when used with appropriate bulkheads), the circuit is designed to be user-installed into Nauticam housings. It is powered from the camera’s hotshoe and can be used in both TTL and manual modes with many Inon, Sea$Sea, Ikelite and Subtronic strobes.
Mike Bartick: Reflection Tubes
Mike Bartick of Saltwater Photo provides a beautifully illustrated primer on making, buying and using reflection rings to achieve their signature circular reflection effect. He describes how images produced with this tool can be used to provide variety in a photographer’s portfolio.
Ikelite ships housing for Sony a6400
Ikelite is shipping their housing for the Sony a6400 mirrorless camera. The 200DLM/C housing is compatible with Ikelite’s DLM series ports and has accessory ports for an optional vacuum system and TTL converter. Fiber optic ports are fitted as standard.
Final call for entries to DEEP Indonesia 2019
Now is the time! The deadline for entries to the fantastic 2019 DEEP Indonesia contest is tonight at 11:59 PM PST. You only have a few more hours to get your winning entries in! DEEP Indonesia is a part of the Underwater Competition Series which offers more than $100,000 in fabulous dive trips and imaging gear in prizes
Blackmagic Pocket Camera gets RAW support
Blackmagic Design has announced a firmware update that adds support for Blackmagic RAW to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Firmware 6.2 offers the options of 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 constant bit-rate recording or between constant quality Q0 and Q5 recording in a RAW format. Blackmagic RAW can be edited in DaVinci Resolve or a sidecar file can be generated which allows the footage to be edited in other applications.
Gates releases details of housing for RED TOUCH 7” monitor
Gates Underwater Products has published details of their housing for the RED PRO TOUCH 7” monitor. Featuring a cable with a “pass-through” design, the housing is slightly buoyant in the water. It has four assignable control buttons, and the monitor is powered from the camera.
Gates announces adaptor kit for Laowa probe lens
Gates Underwater Products has announced the details of an adaptor kit that allows the use of the Laowa 24 mm Probe lens with their Pro Explore and Pro Action housings. Waterproof to 30 m (90 ft), the kit has focus and iris gears that map these control sent the housings and stackable port ring adapter to seal around the Laowa lens barrel. The lens can be used with full frame and larger sensors like RED Monster.
Hidden Treasures, Guam’s Marine Preserves updated for 2019
In addition to his guidebooks, author Tim Rock has also released the third edition of his book “Hidden Treasures, Guam’s Marine Preserves for 2019.” The new edition features additional photos and information.
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