Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Wetpixel DEMA coverage 2013

I am writing this whilst jetting my way across the Atlantic on a 747, watching Doug Sloss’s “Lightroom for Underwater Photographers”, on my way to Orlando, Florida. Wetpixel Associate Editor Abi Mullens and I will be attending the annual DEMA show and aim to give those that cannot be there both a flavor of the show and an update as to what is new in the world of underwater imaging. The show starts officially tomorrow so please keep checking back for for our daily updates.

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Nikon announces the Df SLR

Nikon has announced the release of its retro-styled Df SLR. Produced as an homage to Nikon’s “F” series of pro film cameras, it features the 16.2 megapixel FX sensor used in the D4, a 39 point AF system with a 2016-Pixel 3D Matrix Metering and Scene Recognition System, similar to that of the D7000.

Monday, November 4th, 2013

Extinct megamouth species identified

50 years after discovering a set of teeth belonging to an undescribed species of ‘Megamouth’ related shark, scientists have determined that a new species of shark has been found. Although the species name is still to be decided, the genus is Megachasma.

Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

Wetpixel Lembeh Workshop slideshow

Wetpixel’s Lembeh Macro Workshop was an outstanding success! The results of the workshop are being continuously updated by the participants in the dedicated thread on the forum, but trip leader Alex Mustard has also produced an end of workshop slideshow, which showcases the participant’s work and gives some “behind the scenes” flavor to the event.

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Name your own blenny

Anna DeLoach reports that researcher Dr. Petter Wirtz is offering individuals the chance to have a new blenny species named after them. He has discovered a new species in the Azores, and in order to fund his return to the islands to obtain another specimen, is auctioning off the opportunity to name the fish.

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Gates releases housing for Canon XA25

Gates Underwater Products has released details and renderings of their upcoming housing for the Canon XA25, XA20 and HGF30 camcorders. It has mechanical controls, a side window for viewing the camera’s LCD and full camera menu access via the Canon remote control.

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Nauticam announces D610 compatibility

Nauticam has announced that its existing NA-D600 housing, designed for the Nikon D600, can also be used with the new Nikon D610 SLR released last month. The company states that the housing has “complete functionality” with the housing and no modifications are required.

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Aditech illuminates their MVS-8L12 video light

Aditech has announced the release of their new Mangrove MVS-8L12 video light. These features a new purpose designed LED module that emits 9120 lumens at a color temperature of 5000°K. The lights have a 130° beam and can run for 65 minutes at full power.

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Recsea announces housing for GoPro

Recsea has announced the released the details of their housing for the GoPro Hero3 and HERO3+ POV cams. Machined from aluminum, the housing has a depth rating of 200 m (650 ft.), and is designed to accommodate an LCD or Battery BacPac.

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

Image: Yann Oulia’s humpback whale

Yann Oulia has shared this stunning image on the Wetpixel Facebook Group It was taken in Yann’s home waters around Réunion Island. He describes the female humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) as being very curious and coming close enough to touch with his hand.

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