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Wetpixel Live: Water Contact Optics Review
Water contact optics, designed specifically for underwater imaging, are one of the most interesting developments in underwater imaging. On Wetpixel Live, Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon run through the various wide angle options that they have used thus far and provide some ideas about how to get the best from them.
Wetpixel Live: Guide to the Thistlegorm
To celebrate the publication of a new guidebook featuring Alex’s images and research, he and Adam chat about this iconic Red Sea wreck and he shares some of his amazing imagery from it. The book contains cutting-edge 3D and photogrammetry imagery to document and help people understand the location of the many historical artifacts located in and around it.
Nauticam Ships Housing for Canon EOS R6
Nauticam are shipping their housing for the Canon EOS-R6 mirrorless camera. The NA-R6 offers the option of using RF natively or EF lenses via the Canon adaptor with the NA120 port system. It has M14, M16, and M24 bulkheads, and strobes can be triggered via optional manual or TTL flash triggers.
Wetpixel Live: Upgrading to Full Frame
On today’s Wetpixel Live Alex and Adam discuss in depth the equipment changes that underwater photographers will need to make if they are considering moving from a cropped sensor camera to a full frame camera. Among other things, they look at lenses, ports, and lighting options.
Wetpixel Live: Dome Port Choices
Wetpixel Live: Holiday Purchases
Book: Diving the Thistlegorm
Dived Up has started shipping their new visual guide to diving the wreck of SS Thistlegorm. Combining historical detail with ground-breaking 3D and photogrammetry and Alex Mustard’s stunning imagery, it offers a unique way to enjoy the wreck.
Book: At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity
Alan Powderham and Sancia van der Meij’s new book “At the Heart of the Coral Triangle: Celebrating Biodiversity” is now available to pre-order. Featuring Powderham’s photography along with scientific explanations, it concentrates on less observed reef creatures and offers insights into many unique animal behaviors and relationships.
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