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Book Release: Bahamas Underwater by Shane Gross
Shane Gross, in conjunction BREEF has announced the release of his book ” Bahamas Underwater.” A copy of the book will be donated to every school in the Bahamas and all funds raised will be used to support BREEF’s Educational Foundation Sea Camps.
Wetpixel Live: Retra UWT Celebrates Ten Years
Retra is celebrating 10 years since its original launch. Adam Hanlon sits down with founder and owner Oskar Zupančič to discuss their first 10 years and how the company has progressed over this time. During the conversation, Oskar lets slip that they have released new products to celebrate their anniversary, and goes on to chat through their key features with Adam.
Retra Announces Pro X and Prime X Flashes
Retra has announced updated versions of their Pro and Prime flashes. Pro X and Prime X flashes have a 25% increase in recycle time and 20% battery efficiency improvement, along with a weight decrease, the option of mounting an opto-electrical converter directly to the flash, and a dedicated HSS mode switch. Please see Wetpixel Live for more details.
Wetpixel Live: Refresher Advice for UW Image-Makers
Many underwater image-makers have been unable to dive or create imagery during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown. Alex and Adam discuss some preventative maintenance steps and how to prepare yourself, your camera equipment, and your dive gear, ready for the time when we all can travel and dive again.
Wetpixel Live: Pimp your Underwater Housing
Underwater Imaging Speakers at PHIDEX 2021
Join Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon, Howard and Michelle Hall, Terry Gosliner, Beth Watson, Tobias Friedrich, Ram Yoro, Andrew Marriot, Henley Spiers, Mike Bartick, Alex Santos, and Bo Mancao at the Philippines International Dive Exhibition (PHIDEX). It is being held virtually over the next 3 days but registration is required. Look forward to seeing you there!
Ikelite Ships TTL Converter for Olympus and Panasonic
Ikelite is shipping a TTL converter, hotshoe and bulkhead kit that allows TTL strobe exposure with Olympus and Panasonic cameras in Ikelite housings and most Ikelite strobes. The adaptors allow for manual or TTL control and support rear curtain sync.
Inon Announces Fiber Optic Cable Kits
Inon has announced an updated range of Type L fiber optical strobe triggering cables. The cables all feature a preinstalled rubber bush for connection to housing fiber optic bulkheads and ship with a rubber bushing that allows two cables to be combined into one fitting.
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