Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

Douglas Seifert’s illustrated notes from the field: Part 1

Long time underwater photographer and writer Douglas Seifert shares anecdotes, thoughts and images as he travels and dives along the South Australian coast. The aim of the trip started out being a macro photography one, but Douglas and his group seem to have got somewhat sidetracked by great white sharks. Douglas will be updating his “Field Notes” as his trip progressed, so please check back to see the latest instalment.

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

Scubazoo publishes book on Sabah

Scubazoo, based at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, has just published a new book entitled “Sensational Seas of Sabah.” The book features 300 images of marine life and seascapes arranged on the form of a journey from Tiga Island in the south west to Sipadan in the south.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Aquatica releases the A1D-C/X housing for the EOS-1D C and 1D X

Aquatica has released details of their A1D-C/X housing for the Canon EOS-1D C and 1D X cameras. It features a redesigned zoom/focus gear and is shipping with the company’s pressure leak detection “check” circuitry. In addition, it has 5 bulkheads, two of which are occupied with Nikonos or Ikelite connectors as standard.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Australia’s Greg Hunt approves shark cull

Australia’s federal environment minister, Greg Hunt, has approved plans to cull sharks off the west coast of Australia citing an exemption under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The decision comes amid public protests and international opposition.

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

10 Bar announces new arms

10 Bar has announced that they are releasing a series of flotation arms and camera stays. They feature either high density foam or an air space that is equipped with a valve. The latter means that they can be water filled to achieve neutral buoyancy if the camera rig is too positive.

Sunday, January 19th, 2014

Video: Underground 2013

JP Bresser has posted a stunning video compilation of his cave diving during 2013. Entitled “Underground 2013,” it features underwater footage from caves in Mexico, France, Croatia and Florida. If this doesn’t make you want to dive in caves, nothing will!

Sunday, January 19th, 2014

Ikelite launches GoPro accessories

Ikelite has launched a series of accessories for GoPro cameras. Included in the new range are a Steady Tray, Pistol Grip, Handles, a kit for mounting a GoPro on an SLR housing, a quick-release kit and a kit that supplies everything needed to mount two Ikelite Gamma lights on a Steady Tray.

Sunday, January 19th, 2014

Anti leak absorbent sachets for GoPro cameras available

Leak Insure has announced that they are producing special desiccant sachets designed for use with GoPro housings. These are thin enough to fit in Go Pro housing and are made from a new paper and desiccant laminate that can also help absorb any moisture that occurs after minor floods.