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.

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Why I Love House Reef Diving: Facebook Live Video and Links

Why I Love House Reef Diving: Facebook Live Video and Links

Many diving resorts around the world have house reefs and it’s well worth making use of them. In this video I talk about why I’m so keen on house reef diving, what makes a good house reef and some of the ones I’ve dived. I’ve also included some links to resort websites etc on this blog.

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Camera Power Saving Tips for Underwater Photography

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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.

UK Diving: Why aren't more people doing it? Facebook Live chat and extra info

UK Diving: Why aren't more people doing it? Facebook Live chat and extra info

My latest Facebook Live chat on the Alphamarine Photography was a look at SCUBA diving in the UK. I talked about why I dive in here, showed some pictures and then discussed some of the factors that may put people off British diving and how things could be improved.

Strobe Talk Part Two: Tour of the Inon S2000

Strobe Talk Part Two: Tour of the Inon S2000

Following on from my previous talk, this one takes a specific look at the Inon S2000 which is our best selling strobe. I cover all the features and controls including how to set it up for cameras with and without pre-flash. i also explain how the quite small controls can be operated when wearing gloves.

Strobe Talk Part One: Video Lights vs Strobes and what makes a good strobe

Strobe Talk Part One: Video Lights vs Strobes and what makes a good strobe

If you’d like to watch the first of my Facebook Live videos click on the picture below. In this one I talked about strobes (underwater flashes) including how they got their name, the difference between video lights and strobes for underwater photography, combined video lights/LED strobes and what makes a good strobe .

Nauticam Underwater Housings Facebook Live Talk

Nauticam Underwater Housings Facebook Live Talk

Following on from my chat about the cameras and lenses we use I then did another about the housings by Nauticam that we use. Here’s the complete uncut video and I’ll put some relevant links below it that you might find of interest.

Underwater Photography Chat with Paul 'Duxy' Duxfield and Mark Evans from Scuba Diver Magazine

Underwater Photography Chat with Paul 'Duxy' Duxfield and Mark Evans from Scuba Diver Magazine

A few weeks ago I took part in a live chat with Mark Evans from Scuba Diver Magazine and my friend and Red Sea Photo Camp co-host Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield. We talked about among other things the quite different ways we got started in underwater photography, some of our favourite places to take pictures and some of the funniest moments we’ve had.