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Seacam announces housing for Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cameras
Seacam has announced, their cinema film housing for the Blackmagic Design Pocket 4 and 6K cameras. The new housing has internal space for a battery pack and an external SSD. It also has port and bulkhead options to allow for an HDMI 2.0 output and is compatible with Seacam’s standard lens port range.
Sony extends PRO Support memberships
PetaPixel has reported that, in a gesture of support for its creative community, Sony USA and Canada have extended PRO support memberships for an additional 6 months free of charge. The announcement was sent via email to PRO Support customers, and the membership extension has already been applied to accounts. Petapixel notes that the extension is very welcome as many pros have not been able to take advantage of their existing memberships due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Chasing the Dream by Allison Vitsky Sallmon
Allison Vitsky Sallmon discusses how she and partner Andy Sallmon go about researching and planning their photographic trips in order to maximize the chances of producing amazing imagery. Beautifully illustrated by their imagery, the article provides practical guidance that we can all benefit from by keeping us inspired while we are all unable to travel.
New Series: Travel planning for amazing imagery
While our photographic and video travel plans have been hindered by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the time that many of us now have provides a potential opportunity to do some in-depth research and planning for trips that we can undertake once it is safe to do so. With this in mind, Wetpixel has reached out to solicit travel and trip planning tips from a wide variety of Wetpixel’s contributors and friends. Please stay tuned for a series of trip planning themed articles over the next few weeks
Tobias Friedrich Releases Underwater Lightroom presets
Underwater photographer Tobias Friedrich has released two sets of Lightroom presets, tailored explicitly for underwater images. Catering for either wide angle or macro images, each set has seven modules, designed to help photographers achieve great photos as quickly as possible.
Aquatica revises pricing strategy
Aquatica has announced a series of staggered discounts on its products. Between now and 31 July, products bought from Aquatica or via its dealers will attract a 20% discount, from 1 August through 31 October, 15%, and from 1 November through 30 April 2021, 10%.
Underwater Tour Awards go virtual
The Underwater Tour has announced that their annual photo contest will now be held online. Entries open on 12 May and will close on 24 July. Voting for the “People’s Choice Awards” will start on 12 July and finish on 24 July, before an online awards ceremony on 2 August.
DAN extends policies for 90 days
DAN has announced that it will extend the policy term by 90 days for current insureds under its professional, group professional, and general liability insurance policies. This will apply to all policies that were in place on 1 May. There is a number of options available for those wishing to take out new policies too.
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