Monday, May 11th, 2015

Oceano Profundo expedition discovers two new deep sea creatures

During the third leg of the expedition Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs, scientists explored the deep sea off Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. What made this expedition unique was the high-definition video that was live streamed to land based scientists all around the world. This allowed real time input from top experts that were not able to join the expedition and lead to suggestions and guidance as if they were on board the ship.

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Spaces available on Wetpixel Whale Sharks expedition

Due to a cancellation, we have two spaces available on our Ultimate Whale Sharks trip that is running from 07/26/2015 to 08/01/2015. The trip, led by Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon and underwater filmmaker Cristian Dimitrius, will provide amazing imaging opportunities at one of the most spectacular underwater events. Previous years have reliably enjoyed hundreds of whale sharks in a dense conglomeration.

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Image: Wolf Eel by Peter Stenberg

Peter Stenberg shot this stunning portrait of a Atlantic Wolf Fish (Anarhichas lupus) at Saltstraumen, Bodø, Norway with a Nikon d300s and a Nikon 60mm f2.8 lens.

Monday, May 11th, 2015

FIX ships the Neo 3000 video light

FIX is shipping their Neo 3000 video light. Offering 3000 lumens with a spread of 100°, the light features interchangeable batteries and output that is variable in 1% increments. The batteries can be externally or internally charged as required and burn time is 55 minutes at full power.

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Tutorial: Nikon autofocus by Steve Perry

Wildlife photographer Steve Perry of Backcountry Gallery has added a video tutorial about Nikon autofocus settings onto his YouTube channel. Although not specifically aimed at underwater photography and Nikon specific, it is an excellent overview of what each AF mode is and how to use the myriad of camera settings to best effect.

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Canon issues service advisory for EOS Rebel T6s and T6i

Canon has issued a service advisory for owners of Canon EOS Rebel T6s (EOS 760D) and EOS Rebel T6i (EOS 750D) cameras. The problem has been described as “white spots” on the optical layer in front of the image sensor. This can cause “dark circular patterns” patterns on images.

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Video: Confluence - man and sharks by Monty Halls

UK television presenter and marine biologist, Monty Halls, presented a talk entitled “Confluence - the turbulent relationship of man and shark” at the TEDxVilnius event in late April. In it, he describes the changes that he has observed in the oceans over the two decades of his lifetime and the prospects for the marine environment if the current industrial scale eradication of sharks is continued. (Image by Simon Rogerson)

Saturday, May 9th, 2015

MindShift Gear releases GP system

MindShift Gear has announced a series of 13 cases and bundles for use with GoPro or other action cams. The range provides capacity for single or multiple cameras with and without accessories. It also integrates into the MindShift’s other carrying systems.

Friday, May 8th, 2015

Inon is shipping their X-2 housing for the ESO 70D

Inon has announced their X-2 housing for the Canon EOS 70D. The housing is cast from aluminum as opposed to machined, which allows the metal to be added to areas as required. It has access to most camera controls and is compatible with the Inon port system.

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Winners of University of Miami underwater photo contest announced

The winners of the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science underwater photography contest have been announced. The best overall photograph was shot by Audrey Shpatak of a Japanese warbonnet in Rudnaya Bay, Japan.

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