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| Wetpixel Alaska Expedition 2011 Trip Report |
After a few days on the Nautilus Swell during the Wetpixel Alaska 2011 expedition, we wanted to stretch our legs and were curious to explore the local Alaskan villages\. We took Inde, our dive tender, to Elfin Cove, a town on Chichagof Island that rarely exceeded 50 people\. At 10PM,… |
Matt Segal |
07/11/11 |
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01/11/12 |
| Channel Islands Weekend with Underwater Photo Societies |
Join photographers Jason Bradley, Kevin McDonnell, and Chuck Davis for an on\-the\-boat imaging seminar and three days of diving in California’s Southern Channel Islands this coming October 20\-22, 2011\. The trip is a gathering of the major California underwater photographic societies, including the Los Angeles, Northern California, Orange County, and… |
Matt Segal |
07/04/11 |
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| 2010 Raja Ampat Entrace Tag Design Contest finalists, open for voting |
Finalists have been announced for the 2010 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Design Contest, hosted at Wetpixel\.com\. Vote for your favorite image or design—the winning image will appear on Raja Ampat’s 2009 park tag\! Last year’s winning image, a manta ray silhouetted against the ocean surface, was shot by Marcio Lisa,… |
Matt Segal |
09/01/09 |
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09/07/09 |
| Digital workflow seminars by Jason Bradley and Bill Stotzner |
Professional underwater photographer Jason Bradley and Adobe’s Bill Stotzner will be conducting two digital workflow seminars for underwater photographers while diving the lush California Channel Islands on the Truth Aquatics Vision and Conception boats from August 23\-27, 2009 and September 13\-15, 2009\. Topics include image library management and optimization, color… |
Matt Segal |
06/10/09 |
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| Fisheye FIX LED1000DX and LED500DX focus lights released |
Our sponsor and friends at Reef Photo & Video recently sent us photos of the new \(and now shipping\!\) Fisheye FIX LED1000DX and LED500DX focusing lights, successors to the very popular FIX HG20DX halogen light\. With an 85\-degree beam angle, and 9x and 4x 3w high\-intensity LEDs, respectively, the focus… |
Matt Segal |
05/27/09 |
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| Sensational Seas Two issues call for submissions |
New World Publications has announced a sequel to the popular Sensational Seas\: Rare Sights from the Sea 2004 DVD \- Sensational Seas Two\. Scheduled for release in March 2010, the company is hoping to gather “unique video from the marine world, of fish and creatures that are very rare or… |
Matt Segal |
03/18/09 |
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| Beneath the Sea 2009 contest winners announced |
The winning images of the Beneath the Sea 2009 Worldwide Underwater Photography/Video Competition have been announced, with, as in previous years, many familiar names and Wetpixel personalities in the list of winners\. The Best of Show was awarded to Wetpixel member Cal Mero for his photo of a leafy sea… |
Matt Segal |
03/16/09 |
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| Canon announces AF fix, firmware update for 1D/1Ds Mark III dSLR |
At PMA last week, Canon announced a new AF fix for its flagship cameras, the EOS\-1D Mark III and EOS\-1Ds Mark III, related to the accuracy of focusing using other than the center AF point, and are offering free check\-up and repair of affected cameras\. In addition, the company released… |
Matt Segal |
03/11/09 |
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03/12/09 |
| San Diego Underwater Photographic Society Film Festival 2009 |
The 40th annual San Diego Underwater Photographic Society Film Festival, scheduled for Saturday evening, April 25, 2009 at the Qualcomm Hall in San Diego, CA, has begun selling tickets to attend the event\. The evening will feature a film by Steve Drogin, matinee show with submissions by SDUPS members, and… |
Matt Segal |
03/10/09 |
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| Underwater Journal issue 10 available for download |
Underwater Journal Issue 10 was recently made available for download\. Featured article topics include the Undersea Voyager project, a review of the Aquatica 40D housing by Wetpixel member Doug Ebersole, a summary article on digital point\-and\-shoot cameras, and report on the loggerhead turtle hatching\. Underwater Journal is a free PDF… |
Matt Segal |
03/09/09 |
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| X-Ray Magazine issue #28 is available for download |
X\-Ray, an excellent \(and free\) online magazine oriented towards diving and underwater photography, has just announced the availability of issue #28\. The issue includes articles on diving the Maldives’ Whale Shark Park, the Barents Sea in Russia, cave diving rebreathers, ice diving and underwater photography, and a portfolio by Frank… |
Matt Segal |
03/09/09 |
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03/09/09 |
| Summary coverage from Our World Underwater 2009 |
Jason Heller has posted coverage of the 2009 Our World Underwater convention, which took place on February 20\-22, 2009 in Illinois\: Over 15,000 people braved the cold to attend the 39th annual Our World Underwater show in Chicago over the weekend of Feb 20th \- 22nd\. Since Our World Underwater… |
Matt Segal |
03/05/09 |
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| Wetpixel member Doug Sloss to present at Boston Sea Rovers |
Scuba Diver Australasia field editor and Wetpixel member Doug Sloss \(Sloss\) will be hosting digital editing workshops at the Boston Sea Rovers 55th Clinic on March 7\-8, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts\. “Photoshop CS4 for the Underwater Shooter” and “Lightroom 2 for Underwater Shooters” are “informative classes designed to get you… |
Matt Segal |
03/05/09 |
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03/05/09 |
| RSMAS 2009 underwater photography contest open for entries |
The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science \(RSMAS\) is running a photo contest with dive travel and cash prizes with a deadline for submission of April 1, 2009\. Only amateur photographers can enter \(defined as those who make less than 20% of their income through photography\), and photos that… |
Matt Segal |
03/04/09 |
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| NYUPS issues last call for “I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ SLR” |
On March 3, 2009 \(tonight\!\) at 7PM EST, the New York Underwater Photographic Society \(NYUPS\) will host a presentation of “I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ SLR,” dedicated to photography with point\-and\-shoot cameras\. The society will “display member images or videos captured with any point\-and\-shoot camera and discuss the images and… |
Matt Segal |
03/03/09 |
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03/04/09 |
| Seacam 5D Mark II housing first look, previewed in forums |
Stephen Frink has sent us studio photos of the new Seacam 5D Mark II underwater housing, including comparison shots with the housing for the larger but equal megapixel count Canon 1Ds Mark III, and a new custom macro port for the Canon/Nikon 100/105mm lens to accommodate various teleconverter/diopter combinations with… |
Matt Segal |
03/03/09 |
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03/03/09 |
| Surf photographer Clark Little interviewed on Good Morning America |
Surf photographer Clark Little, who was featured in the most recent issue of Wetpixel Quarterly with a cover and collection of images, was interviewed this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America\. In Hawaii, Clark Little’s sometimes\-surreal images of waves form a portfolio of living glass, or to borrow the poetic… |
Matt Segal |
03/02/09 |
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| Wetpixel’s James Wiseman to present “Super Macro” at HUPS |
The Houston Underwater Photographic Society \(HUPS\) will be hosting Wetpixel’s James Wiseman on March 2, 2009 for a presentation on underwater super macro techniques\. Macro, or close\-up, photography is defined up to 1\:1, or life\-size magnification, but the realm of super\-macro is reached as you magnify beyond that\. James’ talk… |
Matt Segal |
02/27/09 |
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03/03/09 |
| 2009 Our World Underwater Winners announced |
The winners of the 4th Annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide International Underwater Photo & Video Competition were announced during the Saturday night film festival at Our World Underwater in Chicago\. Jason Heller from DivePhotoGuide presented the winning images and videos to an enthusiastic crowd, and they are on display all weekend… |
Matt Segal |
02/22/09 |
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| Support legislation to protect manta rays in Hawaiian waters |
Hawaii is one of few locations in the world where manta rays can be observed regularly in the wild, however, there is currently no protection for these manta rays in state waters\. Manta rays around the world are being killed for usage in traditional Asian medicines, while studies in Hawaii… |
Matt Segal |
02/22/09 |
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02/13/09 |
| Aquatica underwater housings for Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 |
Wetpixel friend Aquatica has announced the production of housings for the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 digital SLRs\. Both cameras are capable of HD video, and the design of these housings specifically addressed ergonomic button positioning to allow for activation and control of all shooting modes\. While each… |
Matt Segal |
02/12/09 |
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| Last call for BSoUP / DIVER Annual Print Competition entries |
The British Society of Underwater Photographers \(BSoUP\) has issued a last call for entries for their annual underwater photography print competition, in association with Diver Magazine and the London Aquarium\. With categories for photos from both UK and overseas waters, the competition will take place at the London International Dive… |
Matt Segal |
02/11/09 |
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| Volunteers needed for coverage of Avalon Underwater Cleanup |
Every year, the Catalina Conservancy coordinates the Avalon Underwater Cleanup, an event attended by hundreds of divers in an effort to clean up trash on Catalina Island\. Now in its 28th year, the Cleanup also serves to raise funds for continued operation of the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber\. Wetpixel sponsor H2O… |
Matt Segal |
02/11/09 |
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| NCUPS, Backscatter host free underwater photo and video seminar |
The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society \(NCUPS\), Backscatter’s Berkley White, and Wallin’s Dive Center are hosting a two\-day underwater digital photo and video workshop on February 13\-14, 2009\. The event is free and open to the public, and will cater to the full range of novice through advanced divers and… |
Matt Segal |
02/10/09 |
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02/10/09 |
| Watershot, Inc. releases underwater housing for Canon EOS 450D/XSi |
Watershot, Inc\. has announced that the Watershot Digital housing brand has finally been released, beginning with the WDS\-450D housing kit for the 12\.2 megapixel Canon EOS 450D/XSi digital SLR\. Machined from a solid block of aluminum, the housing features a standard flat port for the 18\-55mm lens, hand strap, two… |
Matt Segal |
02/06/09 |
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| Google launches Ocean in Google Earth 5.0 |
Google yesterday released the latest version of its Google Earth software, for the first time introducing a new layer called “Ocean,” an oceanography component that allows you to “plunge all the way to the floor of the sea, view exclusive content from partners like BBC and National Geographic, and explore… |
Matt Segal |
02/04/09 |
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| DeeperBlue.com offers underwater photo and freediving course |
Wetpixel friend and online diving resource DeeperBlue has teamed with London’s Ocean Optics to offer a first\-of\-its\-kind underwater photography and freediving course\. The two\-day class takes place on May 9\-10, 2009 in the 30m Submarine Escape Training Tank in Gosport, UK, which is maintained at a comfortable 34°C/94°F temperature\. Ocean… |
Matt Segal |
01/30/09 |
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| Solmar V offers Wetpixel member free trip to the Socorro Islands |
The Solmar V liveaboard has announced a special promotion for Wetpixel members \- a free dive trip to the Socorro Islands on the 112’ vessel\! The lucky member will be selected at the end of 2009 from the winners of the weekly Wetpixel Photo of the Week \(POTW\) Competition\. The… |
Matt Segal |
01/23/09 |
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01/27/09 |
| Inon America announces business operations suspended |
After over five years of supporting the underwater photographic community of the Americas, Inon America has been forced to close by its parent companies, Japanese manufacturers Inon, Inc and Seanet, Inc\. Inon America President and Founder Mark Rupert today posted a press release explaining the circumstances behind the action, revealing… |
Matt Segal |
01/19/09 |
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09/29/09 |
| Tim Rock authors coffee-table volumes on Guam, Palau, Yap |
Wetpixel member and photojournalist Tim Rock has announced two new books on Guam and Palau, and a revised volume on Yap\. Each containing over 200 photos, the books highlight the undersea beauty of the ocean and coastal topography of these destinations; sharks, dolphims, dense jungles, lush reefs, feeding manta rays,… |
Matt Segal |
12/20/08 |
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| Berkley White tests Nikon D3x in underwater housings |
Backscatter’s Berkely White grabbed a rare pre\-production copy of the new Nikon D3x digital SLR last week and used the opportunity to test the fit in a number of housings available for the D3 precursor\. Those banking on the idea that the body mold\-line would remain the same \(similar to… |
Matt Segal |
12/18/08 |
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| Wetpixel member Gyula Somogyi announces Ships of Darkness DVD |
Wetpixel member Gyula Somogyi’s \(Jules Helioxfilm\) award\-winning The Ships of Darkness artistic film and One of us documentary have recently been released together on DVD\. Filmed in the Red Sea, they show the audience the “flooded chambers, broken masts, exploded walls and windows hardened into stones \[that\] make up the… |
Matt Segal |
12/17/08 |
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| David Doubilet joins judging panel for UnderwaterCompetition.com |
We are very proud to announce that legendary underwater photographer David Doubilet has joined the esteemed judging panel for the 4th annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide International Underwater Photo Competition, in association with Our World Underwater\. The addition of Doubilet to the judging panel will come as no surprise to those… |
Matt Segal |
12/17/08 |
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| Last call for Beneath the Sea 2009 photo competition entries |
December 31, 2008 is the last day for submitting entries to the 2009 Beneath the Sea Worldwide Underwater Photo/Video Competition\. The winners of the competition are announced at the Film Festival the weekend of Beneath the Sea’s Dive and Travel Exposition, March 27th, 28th and 29th, 2008, at the Meadowlands… |
Matt Segal |
12/17/08 |
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| Wetpixel members become new management of NAD-Lembeh Resort |
Congratulations to Wetpixel moderator Mike Veitch and regular forum contributor Simon Buxton \(Scuba Si\), two underwater photographers who have recently taken over the management of NAD\-Lembeh Resort in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia\. To celebrate the launch of the brand new website for the company, they are offering a free… |
Matt Segal |
12/17/08 |
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01/02/09 |
| Review of “Shooting Magic” DVD |
Alex Mustard and Peter Rowlands have teamed up to produce a must have 90\-minute guide to underwater imaging using their Magic Filters\. I had the opportunity to review the first copy to come to the US and I thoroughly enjoyed it\. I have never used one of the Magic filters… |
Matt Segal |
12/15/08 |
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| Wetpixel Quarterly Collector’s Edition shipping now… |
Wetpixel Quarterly Collector’s edition boxes are shipping now, but we have decided to extend the pre\-sale through Friday…order now to get the sale price\! We have an extremely limited quantity of the pre\-stuffed boxes left, so get them while you can\. Makes a great holiday gift for the underwater enthusiast\!… |
Matt Segal |
12/11/08 |
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| Discovery Channel Special: Squid Invasion |
The Discovery Channel is set to air a special on the Dosidicus gigas, or Humboldt squid, called Squid Invasion on Sunday, November 23 at 9PM in the United States \(check local listings for exact time\)\. Among others, Wetpixel moderator Dr\. James Wood was a scientific contributor to the broadcast, which… |
Matt Segal |
11/18/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: i-Divesite |
i\-Divesite offers a range of accessories for underwater photographers, including Titan, a new set of strobe arms and clamps made of 100% titanium\. Kelvin Lee told me that the arms resist rusting and are much stronger than standard aluminum arm systems, though pricing and weight may crimp that advantage\. Also… |
Matt Segal |
11/02/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Epoque World Co |
Epoque World Co\. had a selection of interesting housings and accessories on display, including the ERX\-C1010 for the Canon Rebel XS/EOS 1000 10\.1MP digital SLR\. The housing allows for the internal flash to be deployed and used for TTL control over fiber\-optic cable \(compatible with Epoque’s EUS\-C430 flash housing for… |
Matt Segal |
11/02/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Xit 404 |
Xit 404 is a new entrant to the underwater photography market, owned by frequenct Wetpixel shootout participants and forum members Mike and Jody Elliott\. Recognizing the recent surge in interest for macro and super\-macro photographer, Xit 404 offers inexpensive focus gears for the Canon 100mm and Nikon 105mm macro lenses… |
Matt Segal |
11/02/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Liquid Image Co |
In early 2008, Liquid Image Co introduced the Explorer Series underwater camera mask rated to 5 meters for snorkelers, complete with a 3\.1MP or 5MP camera built\-in above the eye glass\. With Lithium\-ion batteries, the mask can hold up to a 4gb microSD card for two hours of video or… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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11/01/08 |
| DEMA 2008: SeaBotix |
Jeff Conger of SeaBotix walked me through some of the options on the Little Benthic Vehicle \(LBV\) mini\-ROV \- 600m to 1200m depth ratings, up to 2200m of tether cable, fiber\-optic video feed\. The unit is neutrally buoyant and can be fitted with a number of accessories, whether grabber or… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: JW Fishers Mfg |
JW Fishers Mfg specializes in wired underwater video including handheld video cameras, drop\-cameras, and towed\-systems, most featuring lighting systems of multiple 100W halogens\. Christopher Combs showed me the new Sea\-Otter 2 mini\-ROV, half the size and half the weight of the original Sea\-Otter 1\. Featuring front and rear gimbaled video… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Hydroacoustics Inc. |
Hydroacoustics Inc was one of a few companies at DEMA exhibiting the latest in underwater ROV and mini\-ROV technology\. The basic Proteus series is rated to 500 feet with up to 5000 feet of tether cable, and provides joystick control \(of unit, camera, lights, etc\) and return video feed over… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Leashtec |
As the size of cameras and other devices has decreased, the chance of dropping these fragile electronics seems to have increased\. To combat this, Leashtec has introduced the DiveLeash, an inexpensive neoprene strap with velcro attachment \(similar to that on boogieboards and surfboards\) and quick\-release snap that securely holds your… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Ozeon Snorkeling |
Ozeon Snorkeling has introduced the head\-mounted QV360, a new snorkel design in the spirit of the old double\-hose regulators that allows for hands\-free video or spotting light use while snorkeling\. Expected to be available in Spring 2009, the QV360 consists of a flexible mounting base worn on the back of… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Intova |
Intova is dedicated to providing underwater photography products to the consumer at low price points, perfect for the casual vacation photographer who wants a simple, no\-fuss system to capture their experiences\. The company has continued to upgrade their cameras and housings, now offering the SP880 system, complete with an 8MP… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: NiteRider Dive Lights |
NiteRider Dive Lights is known for their full\-facemask head\-mounted lights and video HID lights\. CEO Thomas Carroll walked me through a few of the new products, including the DeepStar Elite 3\-LED light with 4W/8W/12W power settings and burn time of 3\.5 hours to 9 hours from a Lithium\-ion battery based… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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| DEMA 2008: Aditech Underwater |
Aditech Underwater produces the Mangrove line of video housings for Sony, Canon, Panasonic, and JVC cameras\. The overall shape of each housing is the same \(as is the 200m depth rating\), with slight variations in sizing and port placement based on the specific camera in use, and a range of… |
Matt Segal |
11/01/08 |
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