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Dive Boat Conception on fire off Channel Islands
CNN and other news agencies are reporting that the popular California Channels Islands dive boat “Conception” is on fire and that there are 34 people missing. The reports also states that 5 people have been rescued by the Coast Guard. The vessel’s owners, Truth Aquatics, note that it set out from Santa Barbara on Saturday and visited several diving spots around Santa Cruz Island, and was due to return to port at 5pm today.
Happy World Whale Sharks day 2019
30 August is the international whale sharks day. The largest fish in the sea are notable for their size and the fact that we know precious little about them. We know precious little about how and where whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) breed, their migratory patterns or any social structures. Even their lifespans remain a mystery with estimates from field data suggesting they may live for 130 years.
Nikon releases LUT for Z series cameras
Nikon has released a dedicated 3D LUT that works within the N-Log features with Rec.709 color space. The option of recording ProRes RAW via external HDMI that was announced at the Z series cameras’ launch, will now only be available after an internal upgrade that will need to be performed at a Nikon Service Center and will incur a charge.
Canon announces EOS 90D and M6 Mark II
Canon has announced two new mirrorless cameras. The EOS 90D and M6 Mark II both have 32.5 APS-C sensors, Dual Pixel AF and uncropped 4K video recording. The 90D has a more traditional shape, while the M6 Mark II is a lighter more compact design.
Sony announces two APC-C mirrorless cameras
Sony has announced 2 mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors. Both feature a 24.2MP sensor, BIONZ X™ image processor and the front-end LSI from the company’s full-frame cameras. It has 425 focal-plane phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points. The Alpha 6600 offers a native ISO range of 100-32000.
Ikelite housing compatibility for Sony RX100 VII
Ikelite has released an information notice detailing the compatibility of their existing housing for the Sony RX100 VI (6116.18) with the new Sony RX100 VII. The advisory states that the housing is compatible although it may be necessary to slightly tighten the screw that attaches the rear dial control.
Ikelite ships housing for Nikon A1000
Ikelite is shipping their housing for the Nikon COOLPIX A1000 compact camera. The ABS-PC housing has curved levers for critical controls and 2 fiber optic ports for strobe triggering. It can be fitted with an adaptor that allows the use of 67mm threaded wet lenses.
Howard Hall and Jonathan Bird to release IMAX film
Howard Hall Productions have teamed up with Jonathan Bird’s Blue World to create a new IMAX production with a working title of “Secrets of the Sea.” Due for release in 2021, the team have already captured footage in California’s Channel Islands, Mexico, and the Philippines, with filming to continue through 2020.
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