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Expedition to Spitsbergen with Sony Alpha 350 and BS Kinetics Gibson

by Karin Brussaard on 08/28/2008
In the midst of summer Karin Brussaard has been out to the far polar region to dive and shoot in ice cold water. She took the Sony Alpha 350 in… ››

Light & Motion releases SR12 Housing

by Serge Abourjeily on 08/12/2008
Light&Motion just presented their new Bluefin housing for the Sony SR11 and SR12 camcorders. This compact housing offers electronic controls, a 3.5" high-resolution monitor back and a port selection. The… ››

Sony HDR-CX12 Camcorder

by Serge Abourjeily on 06/20/2008
Sony just announced the HDR-CX12. This new camcorder will be released in August and will combine face detection and smile shutter detection. This new function can take video and still at the… ››

LANC-Adapter for Sony 10pin Connector

by Lars Kirchhoff on 06/09/2008
The German company HGTV Videotechnik GmbH announces the availability of a new LANC Adapter for all Sony Camcorders. With this adapter "older" LANC control boards in existing underwater housings can… ››

Sea&Sea DX-D80 on shark expedition in the Bahamas

by Karin Brussaard on 04/14/2008
I am standing on the back deck of the M/V Shearwater and am ready to jump in the water. I have to clear my throat three times and ask myself… ››

BS Kinetics: Housing for Sony Alpha 200, 300 and 350!

by Serge Abourjeily on 03/15/2008
The German housing manufacturer BS Kinetics is not only known for building lightweight and affordable housings, but also for a wide range of models! The Gibson housing proves that, as… ››

Two video housings by Light & Motion for the new Sony HDR-HC9 camcorder

by Andi Voeltz on 02/19/2008
Light & Motion has just confirmed that its Stingray HD and Bluefin HC7 Video housings are now 100% compatible with the new Sony HDR-HC9 HDV. The Sony HDR-HC9 camcorder offers… ››

Sony announces development of 35mm CMOS sensor

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/30/2008
After Canon and Nikon Sony finally announced a 35mm full size sensor (24mm x 36mm). The new 24.8 megapixel sensor promises a high dynamic range, low noise and fast processing.… ››

New Ikelite housing for Sony DSLR-A700

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/28/2008
Ikelite has announced a new affordable underwater housing for the Sony DSLR-A700 camera. The compact and corrosion free clear polycarbonate housing provides visibility to the o-ring together with Ikelite pioneered… ››

Sony extends their alpha portfolio

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/09/2008
The successor of the Sony a100 the new Sony a200 offers a new anti static coating on the sensor as well as a sensor vibration function to take care of… ››

Antibes 2007: BS Kinetics underwater housings

by Andi Voeltz on 11/01/2007
Bs Kinetics underwater housings presented two reference housings for photo and video during the Antibes Festival. With them was SONY’s Alpha DSLR -not the latest model A700 though but the… ››

Antibes 2007: BS Kinetics underwater housings

by Andi Voeltz on 11/01/2007
Bs Kinetics underwater housings presented two reference housings for photo and video during the Antibes Festival. With them was SONY’s Alpha DSLR -not the latest model A700 though but the… ››

Antibes 2007: Extrem'Vision video housing

by Lars Kirchhoff on 10/29/2007
The Starbox is the High-End product from Extrem'Vision for the Sony HD-Z85. It comes in two variations. The low-cost version can be taken down to 60m, whereas the high-cost version… ››

Antibes 2007: Extrem'Vision video housing

by Lars Kirchhoff on 10/29/2007
The Starbox is the High-End product from Extrem'Vision for the Sony HD-Z85. It comes in two variations. The low-cost version can be taken down to 60m, whereas the high-cost version… ››

Antibes 2007: Subspace video housings

by Lars Kirchhoff on 10/29/2007
Subspace is another manufacturer we met in Antibes the first time, that is not in our database yet, unfortunately. Subspace offers professional video systems ranging from Betacam to new HDTV… ››

Antibes 2007: Subspace video housings

by Lars Kirchhoff on 10/29/2007
Subspace is another manufacturer we met in Antibes the first time, that is not in our database yet, unfortunately. Subspace offers professional video systems ranging from Betacam to new HDTV… ››

Sealux universal housing UNM190

by Lars Kirchhoff on 08/10/2007
The new universal housing UNM190 from Sealux with a integrated high-resolving 16:9 color monitor will house more than 100 camcorders up to 90m depth. The elegant design and latest technology… ››

New sealux housing for Sony HDR-FX7E

by Lars Kirchhoff on 06/28/2007
Sealux just announced a two compact housings - the HX7 and the HX7 Pro - for the Sony HDR-FX7E and the Sony HVR-V1E/P. With these two housings two more HD… ››

Getting them all - The Range of the WP25

by Drew Wohl on 04/30/2007
In my review of the Gates Housing for the Sony HC3 I outlined some of the issues that went into my selection of the housing, namely portability and travel. Another… ››

Downloader Pro now with GPS data support

by Lars Kirchhoff on 04/30/2007
Breeze Systems has released the latest version of its image transfer package Downloader Pro. Features new to v2.0 include the ability to tag images with GPS coordinate information as they… ››

Gates HC7 and FX7/V1 Housings

by Drew Wohl on 04/03/2007
Gates has posted the new housings for the Sony HC7 and FX7/V1 housings on their website. A new feature for the HC7 when compared to the HC3 housing is an… ››

Beneath The Sea 2007

by Drew Wohl on 03/25/2007
In the U.S. the end of March brings an event called March Madness, the college basketball tournament. If you are a diver and live in the North East U.S., March… ››

New Light & Motion Sony HC7 underwater housing

by Lars Kirchhoff on 03/09/2007
Light & Motion has announced the Bluefin HC7, an underwater housing for the Sony HDR-HC7 high definition camcorder. The Bluefin HC7 underwater housing will allow you to access the camcorder's… ››

Who will be the happy winter winner

by Lars Kirchhoff on 03/08/2007
The SanDisk Red Sea 2007 competition starts a little bit earlier than expected. David Pilosof just announced a monthly online contest starting from now on until august. The winner will… ››

Amphibico announced the new Dive Buddy EVO HD SE7

by Lars Kirchhoff on 02/20/2007
Amphibico just announced, that the new Dive Buddy EVO HD SE7 (Special Edition) underwater video housing is available now. The housing can be used for either the Sony HDR-HC5 or… ››

Canon HV20 :: Compact HDV1080i in 25p underwater,

by Andi Voeltz on 02/07/2007
It really looks like the small high definition camcorders are waking up. Just shortly after Sony announced their new HDR-HC 7 and HDR-HC 5, Canon chimes in with their HV20.… ››

New video housing manufacturer

by Lars Kirchhoff on 02/05/2007
PLONGEIMAGE, a new manufacturer from France, is now offering two "universal" video housings in different sizes. Both transparent polycarbonate housings can be used for most Sony camcorders and with a… ››

Boot 2007 :: Sealux

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/22/2007
On their booth Sealux proudly presents their new viewfinder for the camera housings. The 150 degree viewfinder is longer than the other available "geneigten" viewfinder and offers a brilliant view… ››

Boot 2007 :: MediaSub

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/22/2007
On the booth of Kultur- and Sportreisen the new BlueboxX from MediaSub can be observed. The housing is made of a new material and can be taken down to 60m.… ››

2007 Boot :: HGVT

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/22/2007
On the HGVT booth Mr. Görlitz presents some nice new innovations and concepts for the underwater videography world. The most intersting news for me was a new electronic control system,… ››

New SONY HDV Camcorders HDR-HC7E and HDR-HC5E

by Andi Voeltz on 01/08/2007
SONY introduces two new High Definition Camcorders which will be available in February 2007. Thanks to our user Christian Fries who informed us about this. Read on for the official… ››

Sony HDR-HC3 and Gates housing review

by Drew Wohl on 01/04/2007
I purchased a Sony HDR-FX1 HDV video camera for a project I was working on and also a Sony HDR-HC3 HDV video camera for the times I did not want… ››

Sony HDR-HC3 and Gates housing review

by Drew Wohl on 01/04/2007
I purchased a Sony HDR-FX1 HDV video camera for a project I was working on and also a Sony HDR-HC3 HDV video camera for the times I did not want… ››

BS Kinetics Sony Alpha 100 housing available

by Lars Kirchhoff on 09/30/2006
The new Sony alpha 100 housing from BS Kinetics is now available as an adapted version of the known BS Kinetics Gibson housing. It features all camera function and has… ››

Red Sea Digital Underwater Photo Expedition 2006 Trip Journal

by Andi Voeltz on 06/26/2006
Welcome to our webcast from the 3rd annual DIGIDEEP digital photo and video expedition featuring the new PADI digital underwater photography course. Another time we are about to explore the… ››

Red Sea Digital Underwater Photo Expedition 2006 Trip Journal

by Andi Voeltz on 06/26/2006
Welcome to our webcast from the 3rd annual DIGIDEEP digital photo and video expedition featuring the new PADI digital underwater photography course. Another time we are about to explore the… ››

BS Kinetics with two new housing versions

by Lars Kirchhoff on 06/22/2006
BS Kinetics offers two new versions of their carbon fibre housings now. The Sechura Digital underwater housing supports the Nikon D50 digital camera now. As the other housings from BS… ››

Light & Motion Sony HC3 housing

by Lars Kirchhoff on 05/23/2006
The HDV market continuous to grow with the Sony HDR-HC3, the smallest HD camcorder available at the moment. The Bluefin HC3 housing from Light and Motion improves the controls to… ››

Amphibico Invader Video Housing Review

by Andi Voeltz on 05/11/2005
In January 2005 marine video housing specialist Amphibico informed us about the availability of their newly designed Invader Housing for the SONY HC-1000. During DEMA 2004 they claimed to be… ››

Amphibico Invader Video Housing Review

by Andi Voeltz on 05/11/2005
In January 2005 marine video housing specialist Amphibico informed us about the availability of their newly designed Invader Housing for the SONY HC-1000. During DEMA 2004 they claimed to be… ››

Bahamas Trip Report 2004

by Lars Kirchhoff on 11/11/2004
For everybody who was unable to join digideep's first tiger shark trip we have put together an online report with exciting pictures and stories. All participants were fortunate to encounter… ››

Bahamas Trip Report 2004

by Lars Kirchhoff on 11/11/2004
For everybody who was unable to join digideep's first tiger shark trip we have put together an online report with exciting pictures and stories. All participants were fortunate to encounter… ››

E-TTL solutions

by Andi Voeltz on 05/20/2004
It is an recurring question: "Will my new digital camera support E-TTL?" And the answer always starts with: "It depends,…". Many digital underwater divers resort to house their system strobes… ››

E-TTL solutions

by Andi Voeltz on 05/20/2004
It is an recurring question: "Will my new digital camera support E-TTL?" And the answer always starts with: "It depends,…". Many digital underwater divers resort to house their system strobes… ››

35th BOOT EXPO REPORT

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/20/2004
As every year the takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany. This year the show celebrates it's 35th anniversary. It still maintains unchallenged as the biggest water sports fair in… ››

35th BOOT EXPO REPORT

by Lars Kirchhoff on 01/20/2004
As every year the takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany. This year the show celebrates it's 35th anniversary. It still maintains unchallenged as the biggest water sports fair in… ››