Wednesday, July 30th, 2003

Fathoms Magazine’s Digital Photography Articles

Be on the lookout for a new series of articles about digital photography in Fathoms Magazine, authored by photographer and videographer Rod Klein. The Spring 2003 issue features an article titled, “The Digital Revolution Rages on.” Unfortunately, it is not yet available online, but keep your eyes peeled.

Thursday, July 24th, 2003

Sea & Sea DX-1Ds Canon 1Ds Housing

Sea & Sea's Japanese website has listed the DX-1Ds, a new housing for the 1Ds, Canon's flagship 11-megapixel digital SLR. Japanese translation added –>

Monday, July 21st, 2003

Feature: Ambient Light Photography

photo: alex mustardAlthough long practiced in digital video, ambient-light photography is still fairly new to underwater still shooters. Wetpixel contributer and digital video veteran Craig Jones takes us through the basic theory of underwater ambient-light photography using filters and custom white balance. Shed your strobes! Photos by Alex Mustard. [read the article]

Monday, July 21st, 2003

Digideep’s Red Sea Digital Shoot-out

Our good friends at Digideep are hosting a digital shoot-out in the Red Sea from September 1-8, 2003!

Fully equipped with the newest digital underwater photography gadgets they will go on a liveaboard to the famous wrecks of “Abu Nuhas” and “Thistlegorm” and the breathtaking National Park Ras Mohammed.

The livaboard vessel will be the King Snefro 6, a splendid dive boat with a nice crew. Far away from the growing tourism at Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada the digideep staff will give free tutorials on digital image manipulation and digital underwater photography during the whole trip. Free testing of all equipment is also included in the package.

Interested? Check out the Digital Photo Dive Safari website and let them know that Wetpixel sent you!
Facts:

Date:      September 1-8, 2003
Where:   North Safari, Red Sea. Departure from Sharm el Sheikh.
Price:     735 EUR (~$832 USD) for unlimited diving, food & drinks*

Friday, July 18th, 2003

Lumix 2003 Digital Photography Awards

We just received a note from Panasonic, notifying us about this year’s Lumix Award competition. It might be interesting to submit underwater interpretations of this year’s theme, “Man & Machine.” Prizes include monthly Lumix camera and Palm Tungsten T handhelds, and a grand prize of an international 7-day photographic workshop.

Friday, July 18th, 2003

UMIE’s DCH-701 Housing for Canon PowerShot G3/G5

The new UMIE DCH-701 is designed for Canon PowerShot G3/G5 digital cameras. Semi-fisheye/Over-under photography can be achieved with WDP-701 glass dome port + built-in wide conversion lens. Precisely machined from solid block of POM resin. Full access to camera controls. Depth rated @ 60m (200ft).

UMIE also manufactures the DCH-501 Housing for MINOLTA DiMAGE F100/F300, and the DCH-301 Housing for Nikon COOLPIX 775. More information at their website.

Full UMIE DCH-701 Canon PowerShot G3/G5 housing specs ->

Friday, July 18th, 2003

Sipadan Water Village’s “Photo Week”

Photo Week at Sipadan Water Village Provides Unlimited Opportunities For Photo Enthusiasts

First-ever weeklong event allows participants to try new photo and video equipment while competing for valuable prizes in the Resort's impressive photo and video competition

(Austin, TX) Underwater photographers wanting to experience something different and unique should take a close look at Sipadan Water Village's “Photo Week” promotion. Scheduled for February 25-March 7, 2004, this popular resort getaway is offering participants the opportunity to plunge into new and different types of photo equipment, while experiencing one of the world's truly unique dive destinations…

During photo week, all participants are eligible to participate in the photo and video contests. With prizes in three categories, 35mm, digital and video, participants will be vying for valuable prizes including a one week stay for two at Sipadan Water Village including airfare (valued at almost $5,000), Scuba equipment from TUSA, Scubapro, Zeagle and Henderson, and many other prizes.

Sunday, July 6th, 2003

UK Germany 10D Housing Ships

Our friends at Digideep.com have notified us that the first UK Germany Canon 10D housing is shipping:

Just a quick note to let you know that the first 10 Canon 10D housings are shipping this week from UK-Germany. AFAIK, he was the first to make a new housing for this camera. Let's wait when the SUBAL and JONAH housings finally ship. European pricing is:
2980 EUR for the SUBAL
2540 EUR for the Hugyfot Pro Version
2495 EUR for the UK-Germany
1986 EUR for the Hugyfot Lite Version
1899 EUR for the Jonah Housing

To keep on track with the latest changes visit this page: [Digideep's 10D Page]”