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THE BEST UNDERWATER LENSES FOR COMPACT CAMERAS 2020

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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…

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…

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