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Sony a7R IV Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: February 24, 2020

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…

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

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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…

Olympus TG-6 Review: The Easiest Underwater Compact Camera

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 8, 2019

See why we think the Olympus TG-6 is the easiest camera to get great results with underwater in our video breakdown. We love the Olympus TG-6 for its extremely simple operation, outstanding macro ability, and the great image quality produced in both photo and video. It’s our pick…

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…

The New Nikon Z7 Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: March 16, 2019

Nikon Z 7 Underwater Camera Review The Nikon Z7 is the first full-frame mirrorless camera from Nikon, and it’s a high-resolution 46-megapixel beast that produces the best overall image quality seen yet from a mirrorless camera. Team Backscatter set the camera up in a housing and headed…

Sony RX100 VI Underwater Camera Review

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Posted On: November 6, 2018

The Sony RX100 VI follows a long line of excellent cameras that has evolved over the years in the RX100 line. With the Mark VI, Sony has made a major change with an all-new 24-200mm lens, making this the most versatile RX100 camera to date. This is…

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