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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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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.

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.

INON Strobes and Ring Flashes Chat

INON Strobes and Ring Flashes Chat

My latest live chat on our Facebook Page was looked at a couple of subjects that viewers asked about during previous talks. This time I looked at the features and differences between the various strobes in the INON range including early ones that are no longer made but can still be found on the used market. After that I talk about using ring flashes and why I don’t use one myself.

What Cameras and Lenses we use. Facebook Live Video with Notes and Links

What Cameras and Lenses we use. Facebook Live Video with Notes and Links

I did another Facebook Live session on Thursday where this time I talked about the cameras and lenses Anne and myself use for both underwater photography and on land. Here is the complete, unedited version if you didn’t see it live. I looked at mirrorless versus DSLR, sensor sizes and what lenses suit different types of photography including some sample shots. Also what ports for underwater housings go with the lenses and some of the specific features of Olympus Micro Four-Thirds cameras.

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A guide to buying used underwater photography equipment

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A guide to buying used underwater photography equipment

Buying underwater photography gear from the secondhand market is an absolute minefield. There are some amazing bargains to be had but for every one of those there’s often two or three turkeys that you need to steer clear of.

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Underwater Photography Clichés Part One: "It's the photographer not the camera"

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Underwater Photography Clichés Part One: "It's the photographer not the camera"

There are lots of clichés that crop up in photography in general and underwater photography specifically. In this occasional series I’m going to look at some of the sayings and maybe a few of the techniques and styles as well.

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What makes a good camera for underwater photography?

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What makes a good camera for underwater photography?

Taking pictures and video while diving has become increasingly popular since the advent of digital cameras. But the camera market has also become more and more complex with numerous pitfalls for would be underwater photographers. In this blog I'm going to clarify a number of the factors that make some cameras better for underwater photography than others.