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Awards Ceremony: 2021 World Shootout
The winners of the 2021 World Shootout will be announced live on the contest’s Facebook page at 7.30 am PT on 29 January. Ordinarily, this would take place live at the BOOT Show, but has gone online due to the latter’s cancellation due to COVID restrictions.
Nauticam Ships NA-A7IV Housing for Sony α7IV
Nauticam is shipping their NA-A7IV housing for the Sony α7IV camera. It has a dedicated lever for switching between video, still, and VFR mode. It offers the option HDMI 2.0 out and uses the N100 port system. Strobe triggering is via fiber optic with an optional flash trigger.
Nauticam Ships NA-R3 Housing for EOS R3
Nauticam is shipping their housing for the Canon EOS R3 camera. The housing features 4 control dials, allowing access to the main, sub-command, customizable control wheel, and EF-to-RF lens adapter. It offers the option of HDMI 2.0 out and ships with 2 Nikonos strobe triggering ports.
Results: Ocean Art 2021
The 2021 Ocean Art contest has announced its results. The winning image was taken by Luc Rooman and features two pikes (Esox lucius) apparently locked in a duel. Congratulations to all the other winners and those among the placings, and especially to the many members of the Wetpixel community.
Canon Announces EOS R5 C
Canon has announced the EOS R5 C mirrorless camera, It offers continuous 8K/60p Cinema Light format with internal CFast and SD recording along with 120P at 4K resolution in 4:2:2 10-bit. It can also shoot in Apple ProRes RAW at up to 8K/30P when used with an HDMI external recorder. Stills are 45MP with a native ISO range of 100-51200, it uses the RF mount and has Dual Pixel Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
Video: Device Comparison by Matthias Lebo
In his first video of 2022, filmmaker Matthias Lebo compares the results from three relatively common and inexpensive cameras/devices for filming underwater. The cameras are GoPro HERO10, iPhone 13 Pro, and Paralenz Vaquita.
Paper Catalogs Effects of Ocean Warming on Tiger Sharks
A new open-access paper has shown that tiger sharks’ (Galeocerdo cuvier) migratory patterns are being affected by rising ocean temperatures. The study was carried out by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science and uses a variety of satellite tracking and tag recapture techniques to show that the animals have shifted their migration 250 miles (400 km) polewards.
Call for Entries: European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The 2022 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year (EPWY) contest is open for entries. Among the categories is “The Underwater World.” Full rules and entry details are available and the deadline is 01 March 2022.
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