Is underwater photography difficult? Actually, no—at least, not to any significant degree when compared with any other discipline of photography. Each single stage of creating an underwater photograph, if seen in isolation from the rest, is not so tricky. It is the sum of all its parts, as well as mastering the whole, which can appear confusing at times.
The LCD Magnifier from AOI cuts out annoying screen glare and allows you to get a sharp, magnified image from the LCD screen on Olympus TG-3, TG-4, TG-5 and TG-6 systems.
Since 24 March, Nauticam’s NA-S5II housing for the new Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIX has been ready to order and ship.
Ikelite now has an update kit that allows you to convert its underwater housing for the Sony a7 Mark IV for use with the new a7R Mark V camera.
Isotta has now a housing for the Sony Alpha 1.
Ikelite's has announced its updated “200DL” series housing.
Nauticam has unveiled its new housing for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
We asked our contributors what their favorite minimalist underwater photos were and they returned with a creative mix of macro, wide-angle and close-up abstract images in color and black and white.
There are several ways to create dramatic images when you are shooting photos underwater: strong compositions, compelling behavior, exotic subject matter and of course lighting.
What is the origin of the unique lakes in the Volcanic Eifel region of Germany? In short, they were created from an explosion of water vapour when lava from a hot spot under the region met with groundwater thousands of years ago. The explosion created a round funnel, or crater, with earthen walls, which was later filled with rainwater. That is why the water is really clear and has rather good visibility.
