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Wetpixel Live: ISO Guide for Underwater Photographers
Traditionally, photography textbooks concentrated on aperture and shutter speed as being the most important ways to control exposure. Modern digital cameras offer another option, namely ISO. For underwater photographers, often shooting in quite low light levels and trying to balance flash and natural light, ISO offers an excellent tool to help control the way we capture light underwater. Adam and Alex discuss the newer camera technology that allows this and how they use it when shooting.
Wetpixel Live Celebrates 150 Episodes
Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon and regular contributor Alex Mustard are happy to announce another milestone anniversary, with 150 episodes now available via the Wetpixel Live Channel. Heartfelt thanks to those that have joined us, our fantastic sponsors (currently Aquatica, Backscatter, Ikelite, Inon, Lembeh Resort, and Seacam), and to all our subscribers and viewers. Free to view on the YouTube Channel, they are also available to purchase and download.
Wetpixel Live: Practicing Underwater Photography
Alex writes in his book: “Even if you only get to shoot for a couple of weeks each year, you remain an underwater photographer for the other 50 weeks.” In this episode of Wetpixel Live, he and Adam look at some practical ideas that will allow photographers to practice their skills when they can’t actually dive.
Wetpixel Live: Muck Photography Primer
Retra Announces Warranty Extension and Firmware Update
Retra has announced a free extended warranty period and a firmware update for its Retra Pro and Prime flashes. If you received your strobe before 1 December 2020, the warranty is valid from 1 January 2021. Firmware version 3.6 offers a range of improved performance features and bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
Sony Announces FX3 Cinema Camera
Sony has announced their FX3 full frame cinema camera. It offers 4K 120p with internal recording UHD 4:2:2 10-bit. Other specifications include an ISO range expandable to 409,600 and 15+ stops of dynamic range, along with 5 axis in-body stabilization.
Wise Divers Announces 101 Tips for Underwater Photographers
Wise Divers has announced that their new eBook 101 Tips for Underwater Photographers will be available to purchase from 1 March. Authored by the eminent and prolific photographer Marty Snyderman and collated by Eric Riesch, it offers a valuable resource for all underwater photographers.
Wetpixel Live: Photographing Manatees and Dugongs
Manatees and dugongs are an iconic and charismatic subject for underwater photographers. In this episode of Wetpixel Live Alex shares some of his lovely images and he and Adam then discuss some of the techniques and locations that can help create memorable pictures of them.
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