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Wetpixel Live: Developing Water Contact Optics
Nauticam has been responsible for designing a range of excellent water contact optics, specifically designed for underwater image-making. Adam chats to Nauticam’s founder and owner, Edward Lai, about the process that he goes through when he is designing these lenses.
Call to Action: Maldives Shark Populations Under Potential Threat
In response to questions in Maldivian People’s Majlis or parliament, the Minister of Fisheries, Zaha Waheed, has stated that the ministry was considering lifting the country’s current ban on shark fishing. The reasons stated for this are that this would allow the exploitation of sharks as an economic resource, which ignores the economic benefits that tourism provides. Please click through for ideas about individual advocacy, research, and statements of support from the global marine conservation organization for maintaining the current ban.
Wetpixel Live: Lens Port Primer for UW Image-Makers
One of the most critical components of an optical system for use underwater is the device that interfaces between air and water or the port. Incorrect port choice, or choosing an incompatible lens and port combination can seriously affect image quality. Alex and Adam discuss the types of ports that are available, when to use them and how to choose the right port.
Sigma Announces fp L mirrorless camera
Sigma has announced the fp L mirrorless camera. It has a full frame 61MP Bayer sensor with on-chip phase-detect AF (along with contrast), with a potential upper native ISO of 100,400, and uses L mount lenses. It will record 8 Bit CinemaDNG UHD 4K at 24p internally or 12 Bit CinemaDNG 30p or RAW to an external drive/recorder.
Final Call: Underwater Tour Awards
The Underwater Tour Awards is making its final call for entries. It offers 5 categories: Underwater Characters, Underwater Scenes, Topside Scenes, Aquatic Abstract, and Underwater Black and White. In addition, the Max Benjamin award is for creatives in any medium, and there is a public choice contest. The deadline for entries is 31 March 2021 at 23:59hrs AEST.
Book Review: 101 Tips for UW Photographers
Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon reviews 101 Tips for UW Photographers, an eBook written by Marty Snyderman and Eric Riesch. The book presents a treasure trove of useful information relevant to all underwater image-makers. It is laid out in a style that lends itself to photographers of all abilities and experience levels.
Nauticam Announces Housing for Fujifilm X-T4
Nauticam is shipping their housing for the Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera. Featuring the N100 port system, it has an M24 port for HDMI 2.0 out. Fiber optic strobe triggering is available via either the Fujifilm EF-X8 flash or Nauticam’s Mini Flash Trigger for Panasonic/Fujifilm.
Sea&Sea Ships Housing for Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II
Sea&Sea is shipping their MDX housing for the Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II. It offers compatibility with both Z and F mount lenses (via the FTZ adapter) and uses the MDX series lens ports. It can be fitted with the YS TTL optical converter and the camera’s top control panel can be viewed via a dedicated window in the housing.
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