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Wetpixel Live: Lens Choices for Full Frame SLR Cameras
Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon continue their quest to help people create beautiful images underwater. In this episode of Wetpixel Live, they chat about the best lens options for using with full frame Nikon and Canon SLR cameras.
Wetpixel Live: TTL or Manual
In general, underwater photographers have two options when it comes to controlling the output of their strobes to obtain a pleasing exposure. The first of these, TTL, uses an electronic process that meters and then automatically provides the correct amount of light, while the second relies on the photographer adjusting the strobes’ output manually. Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon give their personal perspectives on which is the best option to chose.
Nauticam ships housing for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Nauticam is shipping its housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The NA-EM1III housing features a lever control for AEL/AFL button, five optic port for flash triggering, and uses the N85 port system.
Seacam announces housing for Canon EOS R5
Seacam has announced via its Facebook page that it is developing a Silver housing for the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera. Prices, availability, and specifications are to be confirmed.
Wetpixel Live: Foolproof Flash Firing
One of the “dark arts” that are required when you are choosing and setting up your underwater camera is to get your camera and strobes to communicate with each other. Adam Hanlon and Alex Mustard address this on Wetpixel Live, describing the current methods available and suggesting some ideas that will help ensure that your flashes fire when you press the shutter.
RIP Max Benjamin
On the morning of Wednesday, 15 July 2020, Max Benjamin, the founder and owner of Walindi Plantation Resort passed away in Cairns after a battle with cancer. Jayne Jenkins and Don Silcock, both of whom knew Max well, kindly share their memories and experiences with one of the pioneers of diving in Papua New Guinea. The Wetpixel community’s thoughts are with his family and many friends around the globe.
Keldan ships Color Checker card
Keldan is shipping its pocket-sized underwater Color Checker. Mounted on a rigid fiberglass board, the checker has a 24 patch X-Rite ColorChecker on one side and an 18% neutral grey card on the other.
Wetpixel Live: Alex Mustard’s Favorite Shark Imges
It is fitting that yesterday was World Shark Awareness Day and Wetpixel Live features regular contributor Alex Mustard’s Favorite Shark Images. He takes us from Cuba to Cornwall, describes his equipment and techniques, and lists the reasons for these images making it onto his shortlist.
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