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New Guide: Olympus TG6 Manual and Practical Guide by Alexey Zaytsev
Photographer and author Alexey Zaytsev has published an in-depth guide to using the Olympus TG6 underwater. In it, he discusses the settings that work best, camera accessories that are useful, and “secret” recipes the cater to a wide variety of underwater situations and subject types.
Nauticam announces housing for Canon 1DX Mark III
Nauticam has announced their housing for the Canon 1DX Mark III SLR camera. It offers HDMI 2.0 compatibility via an M28 bulkhead and uses the N120 port system. Strobe triggering is via optional manual or TTL flash triggers via fiber optic or with the supplied Nikonos 5 pin bulkheads and internal electrical board.
Nauticam ships NA-A2020
Nauticam has announced the NA-A2020 housing that is compatible with both the Sony A9II and A7RIV cameras. Using the N100 port system, it offers the option of either fiber optic or electrical strobe triggering along with an HDMI 2.0 support via an M24 port.
Full Results: UN World Oceans Day Photo Contest 2020
The results of the Seventh Annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition have been announced. The judges were tasked with selecting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place images from hundreds of entries in 10 categories. The winner of the 2020 theme (Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean) was selected by the organizers.
Retra announces Supercharger battery pack for Retra Pro
Retra is accepting pre-orders for their Supercharger battery pack. Featuring double O ring seals, and a robust attachment mechanism, it reduces the Retra Pro Flash’s recycle time by about half and more than doubles the battery life.
Today is UN World Oceans Day
We should celebrate the power, majesty, and beauty of the oceans every day, but perhaps having a single day is a way to focus the world’s attention on both the splendor of the worlds watery places, as well as the immense challenges we face in trying to ensure that we conserve them for future generations.
From the Archive: How to get stunning Split Shots
In our “Ask the Pros” column, an amazing array of underwater photographers kindly shared their split shot techniques, tips, knowledge, and wonderful pictures. Featuring 16 pro photographers, with literally hundreds of years of experience of shooting these types of pictures, and illustrated with some stunning images, this article is the definitive guide to honing your split shot skills.
Alex Mustard hosts virtual image review
Wetpixel, Alex Mustard, and Lembeh Resort hosted a virtual image review for those that have attended or will be attending one of Wetpixel/Alex Mustard’s Macro Workshops. It was attended by over 30 photographers from all over the globe, who shared images that they had taken in Lembeh. Perhaps the best part of it in these socially distanced times was getting to hang out with a bunch of fellow underwater photographers!
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