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Tokina releases updated 10-17mm lens
As reported in the forums last month, lens maker Tokina has released a new version of its popular Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. Compared to its predecessor, the new lens has had the built-in lens hood removed, and a new coating added. The former allows a wider angle of view, particularly on FX cameras, and allows the lens to be used in a “wider variety of underwater housings”. The latter allows for easier removal of fingerprints or water spots.
The new lens is called the AT-X 107 NH (as opposed to DX), and is available in Nikon and Canon fittings. It is available now at $619.00.
Wetpixel Alaska Expedition 2011 Trip Report
After a few days on the Nautilus Swell during the Wetpixel Alaska 2011 expedition, we wanted to stretch our legs and were curious to explore the local Alaskan villages. We took Inde, our dive tender, to Elfin Cove, a town on Chichagof Island that rarely exceeded 50 people. At 10PM, it was quiet, but one establishment remained open – the bar.
Expedition leader Jason Bradley pushed open the door and noticed an unusual bottle showing: ALASKA DISTILLERY. The bottle was filled with a pink liquid, but it was a bar in Alaska and Jason’s interest was piqued. As soon as he asked the barkeep to see the bottle more closely, a well seasoned, bearded old fisherman, already a couple sheets to the wind lifted his head and said, “Oh, you don’t want to drink that. It’s smoked salmon vodka!” We all laughed…
Tokyo charity photo exhibition
A charity photo exhibition is being held at the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall. Tokyo. The exhibit is open between 12:00 and 20:00 from 6 through to 31 July. Many underwater photographers, including Tony Wu, Hideki Abe , Katsutoshi Itou, Yoji Okata, Tamaki Ozaki and Kyu Furumi have their work on show, and images from the “Smile for All” project are also on display.
Admission to the exhibition is free, but the proceeds from all sales and contributions will go toward helping the people of northeast Japan, who are still suffering as a result of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region earlier this year.
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Dedicated UW imaging centre opens in Raja Ampat
Claudia Pellarini and Leon Joubert have announced the opening on a new dedicated underwater imaging center in the Raja4Divers resort at Pulau Pef. The new center is equipped with climate controlled workspaces, individual set-up and charging stations and iMacs with imaging and editing software.
In addition the couple, in conjunction with the resort, will offer camera and equipment rental, photographic guiding and courses and support for productions.
Final call for entries: SDUFEX film festival 2011
The San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition (SDUFEX) has announced a final call for entries for its 2011 event. The twelfth annual Exhibition will be held at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall in San Diego, California over 9 and 10 September 2011.
Full details of how to enter are on the SDUFEX website, and the deadline for entries is 18 July.
Call for entries: LAUPS Underwater Photography Contest
The Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society (LAUPS) has announced that its annual International Underwater Photographic Competition is now open for entries. Now in its forty-ninth year, the contests offers six categories which only accept entries from amateur photographers, namely; macro, wide-angle, behavior, cold water, video raw and video edited. There is an open category for amateur and professional entrants. Prizes include live-aboard and land-based vacations, diving gear, photo equipment and much more.
The competition is accepting entries now, with an initial deadline of 17 September. There is a secondary deadline of 24 September for late entries, with an increased entry fee. Full details and competition rules are available on the LAUPS website.
UK-Germany releases housing for GoPro HERO
Housing manufacturer UK Germany has released an underwater housing for the popular GoPro HERO POV cam. It is constructed of machined and anodized aluminum, with an expected depth rating on 100 meters (330 feet.). The housing can be used both under and above water without vignetting. UK-Germany has plans to launch filters that can be swung into place in front of the lens, and a specific lighting system.
The housing will be available soon with a planned retail price of €420 ($598) excluding relevant local taxes.
Thomas P Peshak to speak at Wildphotos 2011
Underwater photographer Thomas P. Peshak is to speak at the 2011 Wildphotos nature photography symposium. He will be joining many other well-known wildlife and nature photographers including Alex Badyaev, Daniel Beltrá, Michel Roggo, Bence Máté and the keynote speaker is the Pulitzer Prize winning landscape photographer, Jack Dykinga.
Tickets for the event, to be held at the Royal Geographic Society, London, UK, on 21 and 22 October, are now available for purchase.