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Wetpixel Live: Alex Mustard 20:20 Photo Collection Part 2
Wetpixel Editor, Adam Hanlon is hosting a monthly feature on the ADEX Pixel platform, entitled “Conversations with the Masters of Underwater Imaging.” These are presented live on the 8th of each month and are available to then view via the platform’s YouTube channel to. Earlier this year, Adam and [Alex Mustard]((http://www.amustard.com) teamed up on two episodes to present a virtual gallery featuring one of Alex’s images from each of the past 20 years. Here is the second part of this fascinating and insightful journey through his photographic career.
Ikelite Ships Housing for Canon EOS M50
Ikelite is shipping their polycarbonate housing for the Canon EOS M50. It uses the DLM port systems and offers the option of installing manual or TTL strobe triggering. It also includes a 1/2” 20 port for adding accessories or a vacuum bulkhead.
Results: Anilao Underwater Shootout 2021
The 2012 Anilao Underwater Shootout was held between 1 and 5 December. 120 participants produced 348 images that tested the mettle of the prestigious judging panel. Hearty congratulations to overall open class winner Dennis Corpuz, to compact class winner Teresa Sy Ortin, and to all the participants.
Wetpixel Live: Alex Mustard 20:20 Photo Collection Part 1
Wetpixel Editor, Adam Hanlon is hosting a monthly feature on the ADEX Pixel platform, entitled “Conversations with the Masters of Underwater Imaging.” These are presented live on the 8th of each month and are available to then view via the platform’s YouTube channel. Earlier this year, Adam and [Alex Mustard]((http://www.amustard.com) teamed up on two episodes to present a virtual gallery featuring one of Alex’s images from each of the past 20 years. It is a fascinating and insightful journey through his photographic career thus far.
Field Report: Seacam Seaflash 160D strobes
The travel restrictions instituted in order to control COVID-19 have presented challenges for the testing of equipment. As a case in point, Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon has had the Seacam Seaflash 160D strobes for over 18 months but has only now managed to get into blue water to give than a thorough test. In this episode, he outlines his findings about the strobes thus far.
Ikelite Announces new DS Strobes
Ikelite has announced new versions of their DS strobes. The DS230 offers 213Ws of power and has an integrated 2500 lumen video light. Its video light is shared with the DS162, which has 160Ws of power while the DS160 II has the same strobe output, without the video light. Lastly, the DS51 II has 50 Ws of output. All the new strobes feature improved recycling times, have redesigned controls, and triggering is via either the Ikelite ICS-5 electrical plug or an optional fiber optic converter.
Join Wetpixel at ADEX Pixel Tomorrow
Join Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon at the ADEX Pixel Virtual Exhibition tomorrow (08 December). At 1.00 am EST, he will be chatting to the underwater imaging master and cave photography guru Tom St. George, and at 1.30 am EST, he will be discussing photography with imaging master William Tan. The talks will be live-streamed via the ADEX Facebook page and via their website.
Go Ask Erin Announces Water-Replacement Workshops
Erin Quigley and the GoAskErin team are hosting two live teaching workshops discussing the functionality in Lightroom and Camera RAW’s Sky replacement, which can be used to replace water backgrounds. The events are being held on 10 December at 11.00 am and then 5.00 pm PST.
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