Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Light and Motion announces Bluefin housing for Canon G10

Light and Motion has announced that it will add support for the Canon G10 prosumer camcorder to the Bluefin housing. This move is in response to the performance possible with the camera. Paul Barnett, Domestic Sales Manager says:

“After several test dives it’s obvious the G10 produces superior video results we haven’t seen in a HD compact video system. The G10 is in a class by itself”

The Bluefin housing is available now at a retail price of $2799.00.

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Trailer for The Fin Trail released

Wetpixel member Simon Spear and team has released a trailer of their upcoming feature documentary The Fin Trail onto Vimeo. The film will trace the supply chain of shark fin, and has won the support of major NGO’s including the Nature Conservancy of China.

The project will be shot throughout the world during 2011-2012, with planned releases to cinema, television and DVD by mid-2013.

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Canon announces firmware updates for EOS 1D Mk IV and 5D Mk II

Canon has announced the availability of firmware updates for the EOS 1D Mk IV and EOS 5D Mk II SLR cameras. Version 1.1.0 for the 1D Mk IV improves the write speeds when using UDMA-7 cards, eliminates a problem associated with high-capacity cards and corrects some mistakes in Arabic and Portuguese translations.

Update version 2.0.9 for the 5D Mk II also improves write speeds, corrects translation mistakes and fixes a bug with IS lenses and Custom Function settings.

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Full results of Manado Ocean Festival photography competition

The Manado Ocean Festival, held from 22 to 28 May in Manado, Sulawesi, has announced the results of its underwater photography competition. The images in the contest were all taken during the event. Many congratulations to all the winners.

The photography competition was one of a series of events held, including beach clean ups, a seafood cooking festival and placing some reef blocks in Manado bay.

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Alex Mustard presents: What to Shoot?

The British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP) hosts a monthly informal gathering at which they invite members to speak about subjects of interest. Their meeting of 18 May had Wetpixel Associate Editor, Alex Mustard, presenting an illustrated lecture about subject selection which is described as:

“An informal talk to fellow members of the society - with several digressions along the way.”

Fortunately for those of us who could not attend, Wetpixel member Jo Horrocks of Cuttlefish Productions was on-hand to film the entire session. She has kindly edited the footage with the original sound and Alex’s images into a four-part program that you can reach by clicking through. BSoUP hold their meetings every third Wednesday of each month in the function room at the Holland Club, Imperial College, London at 7.30p.m. The meetings are informal and non-members are welcome.

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Review: Dyron M77 adaptor and Double Macro lens

Underwater photographers often seek to take images of creatures that are simply too small to fill a frame at “normal” macro magnifications. Hence they have sought ways to add magnification via the use of additional magnifying lenses, or diopters that allow lenses to focus closer. Many housing manufacturers are now equipping their ports with a screw thread that allows for the direct attachment of a “wet” lens externally. However, for those that don’t, Dyron now offers a range of adaptors that can be used in conjunction with their M77 Double Macro lens or any other M77 threaded lens.

This review cover both the adaptor and the lens performance.

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Wetpixel Indonesia expedition to Flores and Komodo, Oct/Nov 2011

Wetpixel Expeditions has 1-2 spots open for our epic trip to Indonesia this coming October 26 - November 20, 2011. We’ll be aboard the luxurious MSY Damai II, and will be visiting Beangabang, Flores, Alor, Adonara, Wetar and Komodo. The trip has been split into two segments: Flores and Beangabang (Oct 27 - Nov 6), and Komodo (Nov 6-20). Eric Cheng will be leading both trips.

As always, Dan Baldocchi is taking bookings. You can reach him by emailing wetpixel@underexposures.com, or by calling +1-773-564-9579.

Monday, May 30th, 2011

One spot left: whale shark aggregation expedition, Aug 10-14, 2011

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a diver say, “My dream is to see a whale shark.”

Here’s your chance:

~~we have a single spot left~~

**(spot has been sold)** for this summer’s Wetpixel expedition to see the whale shark aggregation off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Last year, we had a group of at least 250 whale sharks In an area the size of a couple football fields. Wetpixel has chartered the Lilly M, a comfortable sportfish boat, and will be bringing a few photographers along to capture the incredible experience. The trip will be led by world-renowned photographer, Douglas Seifert, and is scheduled for August 10-14, 2011 (5 days in the water). Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Monday, May 30th, 2011

The Ringer

Wetpixel senior moderator Mike Veitch has rewritten and updated an article that was originally published in Underwater Australasia for Wetpixel. The Ringer provides practical advice and guidance for those planning to enter underwater photographic competitions. He provides sage words on how to achieve results including:

“Buy the judges lots of free drinks!”

Mike will be adding further articles so please check back soon for the next installment.

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Easydive updates Atlantis video housings

Italian manufacturer, Easydive has released details of an update to their Atlantis housings. The housing is available in three different lengths to accommodate all major camera models on the market with the models being the Zeus, Atlantis Mini and Atlantis respectively. The updated Atlantis series has a new military-style 40 micron black anodized coating and removable front door that, using the threads located on the front flange, allows the use of any Easydive port. This allows the use of Easywide and Easymacro ports, as well as the optical Superwide Pro HD.

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