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Guide for the Best Filter for your GoPro

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: July 28, 2020

FLIP8 | Underwater Video Test Footage FLIP8 | Overview & Installation Instructions LOOK NO FURTHER Are you new to the GoPro or a long time shooter looking to get the best imagery possible with your camera? The Flip Filter System by Backscatter provides you with…

Sony RX100 VII Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: July 24, 2020

On the surface, the Sony RX100 VII looks almost identical to the previous Sony RX100 VI camera. Under the hood, however, it packs a new upgraded sensor and an improved autofocus system. The new autofocus system, in particular, is completely game changing for compact cameras.…

Frogfish Underwater Photo Tips For Lembeh

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: June 26, 2020

FROGFISH UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR LEMBEH by James Emery TIPS FROM OUR BACKSCATTER AUTHORIZED PHOTO CENTER LEMBEH RESORT, INDONESIA My name is James Emery and I am the Backscatter Authorized Photo Pro working at Lembeh Resort in Indonesia. Lembeh Resort is a luxurious boutique resort…

Best Buoyancy Solutions For Underwater Cameras

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: June 1, 2020

We consider buoyancy the number one reason divers struggle with underwater photography. A camera system with comfortable buoyancy is much easier to use, will result in better photos, make your dive more enjoyable, and protect the reef. There is no one-size-fits-all formula for buoyancy, but…

THE BEST UNDERWATER LENSES FOR COMPACT CAMERAS 2020

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: May 7, 2020

THE BEST UNDERWATER LENSES FOR COMPACT CAMERAS 2020 From the Caribbean to the Coral Triangle, the Backscatter team has spent hundreds of hours shooting compact cameras underwater. The team has shot and tested dozens of compact (a.k.a. point-and-shoot) cameras with accessory lenses to find…

WEIRD UNDERWATER LENSES

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: April 30, 2020

WEIRD UNDERWATER LENSES Let’s Get Weird When it comes to underwater photography lenses, the best performance and most reliable results are going to come from either the ultra-wide fisheye or high-magnification macro ends of the lens spectrum. These have long been the go-to types of…

BEST UNDERWATER CAMERAS OF 2020: COMPACT CAMERAS

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: April 26, 2020

BEST UNDERWATER CAMERAS OF 2020: COMPACT CAMERAS Compact cameras are some of the best cameras for shooting underwater, as they are often easy to learn, easy to dive and travel with, and less expensive than their SLR counterparts, while still yielding outstanding image results and…

MANTA UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR SOCORRO

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: April 20, 2020

MANTA UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR SOCORRO by David Serradell TIPS FROM BACKSCATTER'S AUTHORIZED PHOTO CENTER - NAUTILUS, CABO MEXICO My name is David Serradell and I am the Backscatter Authorized Photo Pro working on Nautilus Liveaboards in Baja California Sur. SeeCreatures, the Nautilus Dive Center…

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…

Sony a7R IV Underwater Camera Review

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The Sony a7R IV video looks really good in the right conditions. Macro is its strong point, but the ambient light wide angle looks good down to about 45 feet. Backscatter has been busy putting the new Sony a7R IV to the test in the…

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…

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