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Laowa Venus 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens–Underwater Lens Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: February 24, 2020

Tracking a subject on the move with manual focus, lighting with a snoot, and with a secondary subject in the background made for a very challenging shot with this cuttlefish. Over 90 shots later, the effort was worth the end result. A 24MM WIDE ANGLE…

Best Underwater Compact Strobe - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 26, 2019

THE ULTIMATE COMPACT STROBE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS Lightweight, compact, easy to use, easy for travel. These are the reasons why everyone wants a compact camera. With the Backscatter Mini Flash, now there is a flash to match. Small in size, but big on power, the…

Canon EOS R Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 1, 2019

Take a look at the gorgeous color produced by the Canon EOS R in full 4K resolution with our underwater test footage. The Canon EOS R packs such great image quality that we call it the “Mini-5D Mark IV” Canon EOS R |…

Panasonic LUMIX S1 Underwater Camera Review

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We got a chance to shoot the Panasonic S1 in Little Cayman at the 2019 Digital Shootout. Take a look at the stunning color, sharp detail, and low-light performance in our 4K 60p underwater test footage. The use of the Canon 8-15mm lens allowed for…

The Digital Shootout 2019 Gear Test, Contest Results & Event Coverage

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: July 12, 2019

THE 18TH ANNUAL DIGITAL SHOOTOUT CLICK HERE to go to the Digital Shootout event coverage website! See the Contestant Results, Gear Tests and the Shootout Life in Little Cayman. 2019 CONTEST RESULTS While the Shootout is mostly a learning event with an emphasis on improving…

Olympus TG-6 & PT-059 Underwater Camera and Housing Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: May 22, 2019

We were able to get our hands on a prerelease Olympus Tough TG-6 camera and Olympus PT-059 housing and spent a few dives with it in our home waters of Monterey. On paper, the Olympus TG-6 looks very similar to Olympus TG-5, with the same…

Panasonic LX100 II Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: May 6, 2019

The Panasonic LX100 II is a compact-body, fixed-lens camera with the large sensor and fast-shooting ability of a high-end mirrorless camera. We love it for producing the best image quality and fastest shooting speed from our current roundup of compact cameras. It captures 4K video…

Backscatter M52 Wide Angle Air Lens Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: March 16, 2019

The Backscatter M52 Wide Angle Air Lens is a wet-mount wide angle conversion lens designed to work best with Olympus TG series cameras. The lens cancels out refraction and restores the camera’s topside field of view underwater while also enhancing the image clarity, sharpness, and…

Olympus TG-5 Best Underwater Camera Settings

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 23, 2018

The Olympus TG-5 has been a popular camera for divers looking for a compact and affordable way to shoot both photos and video underwater. Here’s a quick look at our favorite settings for macro photo and video, and wide-angle photo and video. If you’re just looking for…

GoPro HERO7 Black Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 1, 2018

GoPro HERO7 Black Underwater Camera Review GoPro is out with the latest in its HERO line, the GoPro HERO7 Black. Below is everything you need to know when taking this powerful little action camera underwater. So what’s new and exciting about GoPro HERO7 Black? The biggest new…

Coverage of the 2018 Digital Shootout Is Now Live

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: July 11, 2018

Coverage of the 2018 Digital Shootout Is Now Live at www.thedigitalshootout.com Held every year in June and sponsored by Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo, full coverage of the world’s largest and longest running underwater photography and videography learning event, the Digital Shootout is now live.…

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