Articles
Ikelite D100 Housing and Ports: A Review in Photos
When the small Ikelite SLR housings for the Digital Rebel and the Nikon D100 came out, I was pleased to see that Ikelite had moved away from their 20 year old design SLR-MD housing with something new. Ike sent me a housing to try out, but due to travel plans, I never got a chance to post a full review. Since last year, I have been receiving requests from Wetpixel users for some sample photos taken using this setup with the Nikon 12-24DX lens. I've put all that I have together for a short article - really a photo presentation - showing how the new system fits together.
Nexus 1Ds MkII? And 2DX port updates…
We've just heard that the Nexus 2DX housing will come in two flavors: one with a "Master" port size, and one with the old F4 housing port size, so an upgrade path will be easy for both Master owners and F4 housing owners. We also hear that that the viewfinder on the D2X looks similar to the viewfinders on the D2H and F6.
We also hear from a reliable source that there may be a few Nexus Canon 1Ds Mk II housings being made. Keep your eyes peeled...
We also hear from a reliable source that there may be a few Nexus Canon 1Ds Mk II housings being made. Keep your eyes peeled...
Nikkor 18mm lens and Canon 1Ds Mk II
Stephen Frink writes about using a Nikon Nikkor 18mm lens on a full-frame Canon 1Ds Mk II:
"The Nikkor 18mm lens is one of the more popular housed wide angles to ever be used underwater. Now, with the ever-expanding popularity of Canon cameras, there is nostalgia for that one particular lens, especially since Canon doesn't offer an 18mm prime. However, there is a way to use the 18mm lens on the Canon..."
James Wiseman, INON Artist of the Month
Congratulations to mountain man James Wiseman for being selected as this month's INON American featured artist.
Grand Cayman Digital Jam 2005 Results
The results of the Cayman Digital Jam 2005 have been posted on Dive Chronicles' website. This year's Digital Jam was led by Alex Mustard, with sponsorship from Dive Chronicles and others.
For more information about the Digital Jam, e-mail Brad Nolan.
For more information about the Digital Jam, e-mail Brad Nolan.
Alex Mustard: Birthday Gallery
It's moderator Alex Mustard's 30th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Alex!
He has posted his eight favorite photos taken in the last year -- well worth a visit. Alex is very talented.
He has posted his eight favorite photos taken in the last year -- well worth a visit. Alex is very talented.
Slave TTL for Digicams
A technical discussion of Slave TTL options for digicams, comparing the INON D2000 'STTL' strobe with Matthias Heinrichs' Digital Adapter 2 combined with an INON Z220 strobe. Also included are sample photographs.
Nikon 18mm Nikkor used on Canon 1Ds Mk II
"The Nikkor 18mm lens is one of the more popular housed wide angles to ever be used underwater. Now, with the ever-expanding popularity of Canon cameras, there is nostalgia for that one particular lens, especially since Canon doesn't offer an 18mm prime. However, there is a way to use the 18mm lens on the Canon..."