UWP Equipment

Using the Panasonic Leica 45mm f2.8 Macro Lens for Underwater Photography

Using the Panasonic Leica 45mm f2.8 Macro Lens for Underwater Photography

Phil takes a look at using the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS Micro Four-Thirds lens for underwater photography.

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A Guide To Buoyancy Arms and Floats for Underwater Photography

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A Guide To Buoyancy Arms and Floats for Underwater Photography

How negatively buoyant your underwater camera setup is can have a big impact on your comfort level when using it and to some degree the quality of the images or video you are producing.

In this blog I’m going to look at how the buoyancy of your setup can cause problems, how to get an idea of how negatively buoyant your camera rig is and the various equipment options available to add buoyancy.

A Guide to Wet Lens Holders For Underwater Photography

A Guide to Wet Lens Holders For Underwater Photography

While not the most exciting piece of underwater photography gadgetry available, devices for keeping your wide angle and macro wet lenses safe when not in use during a dive can be a major help. In this blog I’m going to cover the wet lens holders available from the brands we sell.

Why the INON UWL-95 S is the wide angle wet lens I recommend most often for underwater photography

Why the INON UWL-95 S is the wide angle wet lens I recommend most often for underwater photography

The wide angle wet lens I’ve been recommending most often to people since it came on the market is INON’s UWL-95 S and in particular their XD bayonet mount version. This article explains why in my view it’s the best value option on the market.

NEWS: We're partnering with The Marine Biological Association

NEWS: We're partnering with The Marine Biological Association

We are partnering with the Marine Biological Association to offer their membership discounts on online underwater photography courses and selected brands of underwater photography equipment.

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Using the Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Underwater Photography

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Using the Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Underwater Photography

I thought I’d start off a new series looking at the range of Micro Four-Third lenses I use for taking underwater pictures and kick things off with the M. Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens.

The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Strobe for Underwater Photography: Video and extra info

The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Strobe for Underwater Photography: Video and extra info

My latest YouTube video is a look at the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 strobe. It’s a strobe primarily designed for underwater macro photography and is packed with features.

The Marelux Apollo S : A video about Marelux's Mid-Priced Strobe for Underwater Photography

The Marelux Apollo S : A video about Marelux's Mid-Priced Strobe for Underwater Photography

Phil takes a look at the Marelux Apollo S strobe in a YouTube video. We’ve also included some details in this blog about pricing and accessories.

The S220 Strobe: A Video About INON's Current Underwater Photography Strobe

The S220 Strobe: A Video About INON's Current Underwater Photography Strobe

I recently tested the INON S220 strobe and made a YouTube video about it. Here it is and if you want more details about our prices for the strobe and the accessories available for it you’ll find them below the video.