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Wetpixel Live: How to Photograph Corals
Corals provide a habitat for many of the creatures that we seek to photograph. However, like Alex and Adam discuss, they also are a fantastic subject for underwater image-makers. They talk about the equipment and techniques of photographing corals, along with some creative ideas for those seeking to add imagery of these beautiful creatures to their portfolios.
Ikelite Ships Housing for Sony a7c
Ikelite are shipping their housing for the Sony a7c mirrorless camera. The ABS-C housing uses the Dry Lock port system, has an M16 port with the option of an M24, and the Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead connector and manual hotshoe for reliable electrical triggering.
Anglerfish Announces Deep Remote Imaging Tools
Anglerfish Creative Lighting has announced a range of tools that allow for deep remote camera systems. These include cable assemblies, cable splice molds, external power supplies, and fiber optic conversion housings. All components are custom made and designed, so can be built for bespoke requirements.
Wise Divers Ship Two New eBooks
Wetpixel’s friends Marty Synderman and Eric Reisch of Wise Divers have released two new eBooks. Entitled mazing Animals You Can See Underwater Volumes One and Two, they feature inspiration photography of a variety of animals that can be seen underwater. Profusely illustrated, they attempt to educate and inspire individuals to observe underwater life and to participate in diving activities.
Final Call: Ocean Photography Awards 2021
The 2021 Ocean Photography Award is making a final call for entries. It is open for entries of ocean-related imagery with the following themes: Ocean Conservation, Ocean Exploration, Ocean Adventure, Young Ocean, Community Choice, and Portfolio. There are editions awards for inspirational women and a grand prize winner. Entries are open now and close on 31 July 2021.
Wetpixel Live: How to Use Fisheye Lenses
Alex and Adam chat about one of the most crucial wide angle lenses in the underwater image-maker’s lens bag: The fisheye. They discuss why this type of lens is so good for capturing underwater scenes, some tips on how best to use it, and why focal length is not all that it seems when talking about these types of lenses.
Sea&Sea Announces Updated YS-D3 Strobe
Sea&Sea has announced an updated version of their YS-D3 strobe. The YS-D3 Mark II retains all the specifications of the original but adds compatibility and TTL accuracy with Sea&Sea and third-party strobe triggers. It also has redesigned control dials for output and mode controls.
Nauticam Announces Housing Compatibility for Ninja V+
Nauticam has announced that their existing housings for the Atomos Ninja V are compatible with the new Ninja V+. The Ninja V+ offers the possibility of 8K 30p ProRes RAW recording with the Canon EOS R5 and 4K 120p ProRes RAW on the Z Cam E2.
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