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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.
Wetpixel Live: Exposure Modes for Underwater Photographers
Blackmagic Design Ships Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Design is shipping the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. It has a 1,500 nit HDR screen, built-in ND filters, a larger battery, and support for an optional electronic viewfinder. It uses a Super 35 HDR image sensor which has a claimed 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO of 25,600, and uses a Canon EF lens mount.
Video: Sony a7S III Test Footage by Natalie Gibb
Sony started shipping the long-awaited a7S Mark III mirrorless camera earlier this year. It has been much hyped for its low light performance, so Wetpixel arranged to get a camera to Natalie Gibb of Under the Jungle along with a Nauticam WACP-1 to shoot in Mexico’s beautiful caves and cenotes. Click through to see some early results:
Wetpixel Live: Downsizing Underwater Imaging Systems
There tends to be an inevitable focus on upgrading or getting additional performance from underwater camera systems. However, these improvements come at the expense of similar or additional weight and bulk. Alex and Adam discuss what to consider and the best options when you are seeking to reduce your camera gear’s footprint.
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