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Wetpixel Live: What is Photogrammetry
Alex Mustard hosts an episode of Wetpixel Live chatting about photogrammetry with underwater photography and expert Simon Brown. Alex and Simon define what photogrammetry is and some of the fascinating applications that it is used for.
Reef ID Books Releases Echinoderm Field Guide
Reef ID Books has announced the release of their Starfishes and Other Echinoderms of the Tropical Indo-Pacific photo guide. Authored by Andrey Ryanskiy, the book contains D photos of 450+ species of which over 100 have never been listed on popular field guides. It available at a discounted price of $9.99 until 30 September as an eBook or as a paperback on Amazon
PHIDEX 2020 goes Online
The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is returning in an online format in October 2020. It will have 3 components, a Virtual Marketplace, a Dive Travel Exchange, and a Dive Conference with panel discussions.
Nauticam ships housing for Z-Cam E2 Cameras
Nauticam is shipping its NA-E2F housing for the Z-Cam E2 family of cinema cameras. It has electronic control via LANC and supports both EF and MFT mounts (with Metabones adaptor) via the N120 port system. It features both an M28 and four M16 bulkheads and offers the option of ethernet surface feed for real-time monitoring. Lastly, the housing weighs in at 3.58kg.
Wetpixel Live: Underwater Camera Choices Part Two
In episode 50 of Wetpixel Live, Adam Hanlon and Alex Mustard continue their conversation, reminiscing about their historical camera choices. In part 2 of the feature, Alex talks through his camera choices, from a Minolta Weathermatic film camera, through to a Nikon D850 Along the way, they chat about why they have chosen certain cameras and the decision-making process involved in camera choices for pro photography.
Wetpixel Live: Underwater Camera Choices Part One
Responding to a question posted by a user on the channel, Adam Hanlon and Alex Mustard discuss their camera choices from the start of their underwater photographic careers, through to the present day. Along the way, they chat about the pros and cons of camera models and what they like and dislike. Given the length of this episode, it has been split into 2 parts!
Panasonic announces S5 full frame mirrorless camera
Panasonic has announced the S5 Hybrid Full Frame mirrorless camera. It has a 24.2 MP sensor with a native ISO up to 51,200 with Dual Native ISO. It will record 4K 60p/50p4:2:0 10-bit to internal SD cards or 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit via HDMI output with 14+ stops of dynamic range. It has 5 axis in-body image stabilization and utilizes the L mount lens system.
September/October Issue of UwP Magazine Available
Issue 116 of Underwater Photography (UwP) magazine is now available to downloadIt has product reviews of Ikelite’s Canon SL3 system, Nauticam’s Nikon Z5, Sony RX100 VII, Rokinon 24mm F2.8, and weird lenses. Contest results include Dive into the Pink and data analysis of UPY’s results. Technique articles include WAM conversion lenses, and how to be a good model while Pat Baker’s amazing UW museum is the featured location.
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