Photography Gear and Technique

Explore the realm of underwater still photography, delving into topics such as cameras, housings, accessories, tips, and more.

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Discussing two (forgotten?) Macro to Wide lenses: Nauticam MWL-1 and Kraken KRS-09s ..
Discussing two (forgotten?) Macro to Wide lenses: Nauticam MWL-1 and Kraken KRS-09s ..

Adventurer, July 11Jul 11
- 10 replies
- 1.1k views
Dave_Hicks

July 14Jul 14
Sony 16-35 GMII AND WACP-1
Sony 16-35 GMII AND WACP-1

WhoTippedMyCoW, July 13Jul 13
- 2 replies
- 481 views
Chris Ross

July 14Jul 14
Metabones Canon EF to M43 T Smart Adapter Mark II
Metabones Canon EF to M43 T Smart Adapter Mark II

Davide DB, January 17, 20251 yr
- 8 replies
- 1.9k views
Igor Ledo Lizarraga

July 12Jul 12
OM‑1 Live View Underwater: Standard vs S‑OVF?
OM‑1 Live View Underwater: Standard vs S‑OVF?

Adrian Gresores, June 30Jun 30
- 14 replies
- 1.3k views
Craig

July 11Jul 11
Condensation on inside of dome port
Condensation on inside of dome port

David SVM, July 8Jul 8
- 6 replies
- 712 views
Architeuthis

July 10Jul 10
Nauticam a7RV Housing with T7 Video Monitor
Nauticam a7RV Housing with T7 Video Monitor

hoekma, July 8Jul 8
- 2 replies
- 463 views
hoekma

July 10Jul 10
Nauticam Sony A7II housing question
Nauticam Sony A7II housing question

wdeutsch, July 9Jul 9
- 8 replies
- 673 views
Isaac Szabo

July 9Jul 9
Nauticam/Canon WA questions
Nauticam/Canon WA questions
waso, December 12, 2025Dec 12
- 65 replies
- 6.5k views
waso

July 9Jul 9
Sony A7RV and fisheye
Sony A7RV and fisheye

Terri, May 26May 26
- 18 replies
- 1.7k views
Terri

July 8Jul 8
Canon 8-15/4 test: Canon RF1,4 (Commlite adapter) vs. Kenko 1,4 (Canon adapter)
Canon 8-15/4 test: Canon RF1,4 (Commlite adapter) vs. Kenko 1,4 (Canon adapter)

waso, February 17Feb 17
- 5 replies
- 1k views
Landvogt1893

July 7Jul 7
Should I upgrade: Canon R5mii vs Sony A1/A1ii - wacp options
Should I upgrade: Canon R5mii vs Sony A1/A1ii - wacp options

WhoTippedMyCoW, July 5Jul 5
- 10 replies
- 986 views
Architeuthis

July 7Jul 7
Nauticam newest MFO-1
Nauticam newest MFO-1
Davide DB, October 20, 20242 yr
- 97 replies
- 25.5k views
bghazzal

July 6Jul 6
Flaring with WACP-C vs. WWL-1B
Flaring with WACP-C vs. WWL-1B

AlexUW26, June 17Jun 17
- 9 replies
- 1.1k views
Christian K

July 5Jul 5
Sardine Run - what lens are you most likely to use: FE or UWA?
Sardine Run - what lens are you most likely to use: FE or UWA?

vkalia, June 28Jun 28
- 7 replies
- 968 views
Muellema

July 5Jul 5
Understanding flash triggers
Understanding flash triggers

Kevin Beaulieu, July 3Jul 3
- 3 replies
- 688 views
Chris Ross

July 4Jul 4
Ideas for a temporary AOI UH‑OM1II movie‑button bumper?
Ideas for a temporary AOI UH‑OM1II movie‑button bumper?

Adrian Gresores, July 3Jul 3
- 5 replies
- 867 views
GaryR

July 4Jul 4
Rig maintenance routines for frequent divers (multiple times a week)
Rig maintenance routines for frequent divers (multiple times a week)

bghazzal, July 1Jul 1
- 21 replies
- 1.6k views
Dave_Hicks

July 3Jul 3
Remote trigger
Remote trigger

JMB, June 17Jun 17
- 6 replies
- 802 views
Phil Rudin

July 2Jul 2
Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G announced
Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G announced

Barmaglot, February 21, 20242 yr
- 23 replies
- 6.1k views
AlexUW26

June 29Jun 29
WACP-C vs WWL-1B for Sony Nauticam setup
WACP-C vs WWL-1B for Sony Nauticam setup
Hunting for Paradise, September 15, 20251 yr
- 40 replies
- 5.5k views
Floris Bennema

June 28Jun 28
Urgent: Eneloop / Powerex charging problem
Urgent: Eneloop / Powerex charging problem

Troporobo, June 22Jun 22
- 10 replies
- 937 views
OneYellowTang

June 25Jun 25
Zoom Gear for Sony 2xTC w/ Canon 8-15
Zoom Gear for Sony 2xTC w/ Canon 8-15

ChipBPhoto, June 20Jun 20
- 9 replies
- 896 views
ChipBPhoto

June 23Jun 23
Marelux Macroview 60 Wet Converter Lens
Marelux Macroview 60 Wet Converter Lens

Phil Rudin, June 22Jun 22
- 0 replies
- 554 views
Phil Rudin

June 22Jun 22
SONY A7RV OR (new) A7RVI
SONY A7RV OR (new) A7RVI

AlexUW26, June 7Jun 7
- 20 replies
- 2.5k views
John E

June 22Jun 22
Adapted 60mm vs MFO on Sony
Adapted 60mm vs MFO on Sony

Grantmac, May 1May 1
- 13 replies
- 1.5k views
Grantmac

June 21Jun 21

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October 2026 Members Choice winners

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https://waterpixels.net/results/ Our Members Choice winners for October 2026 are in — counted from Showcase likes at midnight UTC on the 1st. Members Choice (1st) — Photo By: Dave_Hicks · 33 likes 2nd place — Photo By: bvanant · 32 likes 3rd place — Photo By: jyuny1 · 32 likes Thank you to everyone who shared work and liked photos this month. See the full podium and archive on Members Choice Results, and keep liking on Member Showcase Review. https://waterpixels.net/results/
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Sunday at 12:00 AM3 days
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Isotta Releases Canon EOS R6 Mark III Underwater Housing
Isotta Releases Canon EOS R6 Mark III Underwater Housing

RichN · October 27Oct 27

Isotta has released an underwater housing for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III. Built from red anodized aluminium, it is rated to 100 metres and uses the company’s B120 bayonet port mount. Photo: Isotta The housing provides access to the camera’s main shooting controls, with a focusing and shutter lever designed for use with gloves, a locking camera tray and a fully detachable rear section secured by a single-hand closing knob. Photo: Isotta Key specifications Depth rating: 100 metres Dimensions: 29
RichN

October 27Oct 27

RichN

October 27Oct 27
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Backscatter Nauticam MFO-1, MFO-3, & SMC-3 Underwater Macro Lens Review
Backscatter Nauticam MFO-1, MFO-3, & SMC-3 Underwater Macro Lens Review

RichN · October 22Oct 22

James Emery at Backscatter has published a review and a field video of three Nauticam wet lenses that mount on the same macro port: the MFO-1, the SMC-3, and the MFO-3II. All three are 67mm lenses, so on a flip holder you can move among them on one dive without changing the camera lens. They do different jobs. The MFO-1 is the everyday optic: a little magnification, and a shorter focus range so autofocus stops hunting the water column. The SMC-3 is the super-macro lens, about 2.3:1, for the sma
RichN

October 22Oct 22

RichN

October 22Oct 22
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Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.6
Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.6

TimG · October 12Oct 12

Slightly late news, but another update is available for LR Classic - version 15.6 The Adobe Community reports that: "What’s New The September 2026 release of Lightroom Classic v15.6 brings meaningful improvements designed to make photo editing faster and more precise. The standout enhancement is Reflection Removal, which now delivers cleaner results when removing reflections from windows, glass surfaces, and even water. The updated technology reduces smudges and ghosting artifacts, helping pho
TimG

October 12Oct 12

TimG

October 22Oct 22
- 1 comment
- 1,262 views
Cozumel Officials Clarify Customs Treatment of Dive Computers and Underwater Camera Housings
Cozumel Officials Clarify Customs Treatment of Dive Computers and Underwater Camera Housings

RichN · September 21Sep 21

Underwater camera housings traveling with their corresponding cameras are to be treated as photographic accessories, while dive computers are to be classified as sporting equipment, according to Cozumel tourism officials following meetings with Mexican Customs. Broader questions about strobes, ports, wet lenses and whether the interpretation applies throughout Mexico remain unresolved. September 21, 2026 — WaterPixels There may finally be some movement in the long-running dispute over how Mexi
RichN

September 21Sep 21

Hilljo88

October 15Oct 15
- 3 comments
- 2,112 views
INON Releases ZD Front Mask for GoPro MISSION 1
INON Releases ZD Front Mask for GoPro MISSION 1

RichN · September 18Sep 18

INON has released the new ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1, providing support for a range of INON ZD-mount wide-angle and close-up lenses when using the GoPro MISSION 1 with its official Protective Housing. INON Inc. has announced the release of the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 on September 18, 2026. The new front mask is designed specifically for the GoPro Protective Housing (MISSION 1 series) AGDIV-001. INON has also released the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set, which combines the new front m
RichN

September 18Sep 18

Nando Diver

October 15Oct 15
- 2 comments
- 1,162 views