The Marelux Apollo S is Marelux's latest underwater strobe in the Apollo lineup. As a mid-range little brother to the high-end Marelux Apollo III, the Apollo S can output an impressive amount of power, reaching a guide number of 36! Additionally, the Apollo S is equipped with multiple unique …

Nikon Z8 Underwater Video FootageNikon Z8 Underwater ReviewThis is a full review of the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera for underwater photo & video. The staff at Bluewater Photo & the Underwater Photography Guide took the Nikon Z8 diving in the warm Caribbean waters of C …

Sony has reinvigorated the APS-C camera market with the release of the  Sony A6700 in 2023. With a higher resolution sensor, featuring a 26 megapixel sensor -the Sony A6700 is a major upgrade to the Sony crop sensor line. At only $1399 for the body, it features many of the same incredible new …

The GoPro Hero 12 is the newest iteration of arguably the worlds most popular video camera - especially among scuba divers and snorkelers. Somehow GoPro has managed to keep an incredibly small form factor while improving the battery life over the GoPro Hero 11 and u …

Underwater strobes, or flashes, are devices used to bring color back into your underwater photos when water would otherwise make your images washed-out and blue. The Inon S220 is Inon's newest budget strobe, perfect for new underwater photographers, compact camera shooters, and thos …

Editing 360 underwater footage can a daunting task for the unbaptized. But fear not! It's actually a lot easier than it may seem at first. In this video, Andrew Simpson from Mantis Sub joined us to explain his process for editing footage captured with the Mantis Sub RS 360 housing. This un …

If you were excited by the announcement of the Mantis Sub housing for the Insta360 Pro/Pro2 but it was just outside your budget, we've got exciting news! Mantis Sub has just announced their new  Insta360 One RS 1-inch 360 edition underwater housing - a model that is more accessible …

The Canon R8 is Canon's most affordable and compact full-frame mirrorless camera. At $1499 for the body, it is comparable to the Canon R7 APS-C flagship in price, making it a difficult decision between the two cameras. While the R8 has arguably less features than other Canon full-frame cam …

As Sony's smallest ever full-frame camera, the Sony ZV-E1 is an incredible value for underwater video shooters. At $2198 for the body, it offers almost the same feature set as the ever popular Sony A7S III and Sony FX3. This even includes the ability to capture 4K/120p, and many …

Although underwater strobes are essential tools for bringing back color and detail into your underwater photos, it's not every day that a new one enters the market. The Scubalamp D-Pro is the newest underwater strobe found exclusively at Bluewater Photo capable of a 160 Ws output (GN …

The  Nikon Z8 is the camera that every Nikon shooter has been waiting for. For years, market dominance has eluded Nikon in a world moving on from DSLR cameras to smaller, more effective mirrorless models. Despite excellent full-frame mirrorless offerings like the Nikon Z7II and Z6II, …

The  Nikon Z8 is the answer to everything Nikon DSLR shooters have been waiting for in an underwater camera. With incredibly fast autofocus, 20 fps burst shooting speeds, 45.7 megapixels of high-resolution, 8K/60p and 4K/120p video and no mechanical shutter, the Nikon Z8 is a powerhouse of …