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Wetpixel Live: Martin Edge’s The Underwater Photographer
For many underwater photographers, Martin Edge’s seminal book “The underwater Photographer” is a definitive text. The latest edition is now shipping, having been delayed by the COVID-19. Adam Hanlon and Alex Mustard, who wrote the book’s forward and a chapter, discuss its content and suggest that it is essential reading for all those capturing images underwater.
Wetpixel Live: Strobe Diffusers, When and Why
Most underwater flashguns come with diffusers that can be attached to them to modify their output. When, and when not to use them is the subject of the next episode of Wetpixel Live. Join Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon as he describes what they do and when you should have them on your strobes.
Wetpixel Live: Alex Mustard’s UW Photography Gear
Wetpixel Live has a special treat in store in our next episode. Regular contributor Alex Mustard takes us through some of his camera and underwater photography gear, describing his choices and how he uses the gear to create memorable imagery.
Nauticam announces EMWL lens system
Nauticam is now shipping its Extended Macro Wide Lens (EMWL). This wet lens is used with popular macro lenses to achieve a POV image with both still and video cameras. It consists of three components, a focusing unit, the relay lens, and an objective lens. The latter is available in 130°, 100°, and 60° versions.
Wetpixel Live: Lens Choices for Micro 4/3 cameras
Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon continue their quest to try and help people create beautiful images underwater. In this episode of Wetpixel Live, they chat about the best lens options for using with Micro 4/3 format mirrorless cameras.
Nikon announces Z5 mirrorless full frame camera
Nikon has announced its Z5 full frame mirrorless camera, It has a 24.3MP sensor, with the EXPEED 6 image processor which offer a native ISO range up to 51,200. It has dual SD memory card slots and has shot show for external flash triggering.
Wetpixel Live: Lens Choices for Cropped Sensor SLR cameras
Continuing on our theme of providing targeted advice about common problems experienced by all Underwater Photographers, Alex Mustard, and Adam Hanlon chat through the best lens options for cropped sensor Canon and Nikon SLR cameras.
Preview: Sea&Sea 210AR Dome by Morten Bjørn-Larsen
Morten Bjørn-Larsen presents a preview of the new Sea&Sea 210AR Universal Dome port. Constructed of a new material called Plantex, which Sea&Sea claims, offers improved optical performance and durability. It also holds an anti-reflective coating. Morten has been able to try the dome out in challenging conditions and records his findings in his preview.
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