Phil Medcalf takes a look at the arm systems available for use with strobes and video lights when doing underwater photography or videography, compares the different designs and looks at some of the range of arms produced by various manufacturers.
Cold Shoe Mounts for Underwater Camera Housings
What do the Aperture settings on the TG6 actually do?
A Guide to 1" Ball Arm Clamps for Underwater Photography
For underwater photography the most popular arm systems for positioning strobes or video lights are those that use 1”/25mm ball ended arms with clamps to hold them together. These clamps are made by lots of brands, come in a range of designs with cost and quality varying. This blog is an explanation of the differences between the clamps we sell and an explanation of the uses you might have for the non-standard types of clamp available.
Taking Underwater Pictures With Your Camera's Built-in Flash
Maintenance Tips for Underwater Photography Equipment
The INON UCL-67 Underwater Close-up Lens
Choosing a Compact Camera For Underwater Photography. Phil Medcalf and Adam Hanlon chat on Wetpixel Live
In the second of our chats on Wetpixel Live Adam and I talk about what to think about when buying a compact camera for underwater photography.
Phil and Adam Hanlon talk about using compact cameras underwater on Wetpixel Live
At the Go Diving Show a couple of weeks ago I was asked by Adam Hanlon of Wetpixel to do a couple of chats on their Wetpixel Live YouTube series. Here’s the first of them where we talk about the trends in entry level equipment for underwater photography and why in general a compact camera is still a good option.
We are dealers in a range of underwater photography equipment and also run workshops in the UK and overseas. Email info@alphamarinephoto.com to book on workshops, buy equipment or get advice.
Camera Power Saving Tips for Underwater Photography
One of the most significant limitations for underwater photography is that you can’t change your camera battery during a dive. Because of this it’s a wise move to keep your camera’s power consumption to a minimum, so here’s a range of tips on how to get as much shooting as possible from that battery.