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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!
OneUW ships Y-Dual Sync cable
OneUW has announced that they are now shipping their Y-Dual Synchro Cable. Available with either N5 or S6 connectors on the housing end, the cables allow users to use fire dual OneUW 160X strobes in i- or eTTL modes. Strobe end connections are S6.
Full Schedule: UN World Oceans Day 2020
Come and join the United Nations on 8 June for a full day of online discussion, imagery, and motivation aiming to “raise global awareness of the benefits humankind derives from the ocean and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably.” AT 12:40 pm, Ellen Cuylaerts will announce the results of the 2020 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition, and the event will culminate with a live celebration of the oceans by musicians from around the world.
Final Call for entries: Share Our Air 2020
Dive into the Pink’s “Share Our Air” Underwater Imaging Competition’s deadline for entries is 5 June at 12am EST. Offering two categories, “Togetherness” and “Divers” all proceeds and donations to the event are being used to support a comprehensive investigation on the effect COVID-19 infection has on lung function in divers, to be pursued by Duke Diving Medicine and the Divers Alert Network.
DxO releases Nik Collection 3
DxO has announced the release of the Nik Collection 3. The updated version offers a newly designed Nik Selective Tool, a plugin launcher for Adobe Photoshop, and new quick edit tools. Nik Collection 3 By DxO has a new non-destructive workflow, integrating with Adobe Lightroom Classic users, as well as an eighth geometric correction plugin, Perspective Efex.
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