The Garmin Descent X50i - This Dive Computer Has it All! Garmin just dropped something big—literally and figuratively. The new Descent X50i dive computer packs an insane number of features into a rugged, full-color device built for both recreational and technical divers. I got my hands on one …

This Underwater Strobe is Smaller Than a Can of Coke!  The Kraken KR-S40 might be the smallest—and most affordable—underwater strobe on the market. Priced at just $359, it costs less than half the price of popular “pro” strobes like the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo and the M …

The GoPro Hero 13 is GoPro's newest model of action camera - arguably the world's most popular underwater camera for scuba diving and snorkeling. While this update is not a huge upgrade from the popular GoPro Hero 12, it maintains the GoPro legacy of a small form factor and physics-defying stabiliz …

  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 …