digideep.com - News http://www.digideep.com/english/news/ en Lars Kirchhoff Copyright 2008, digideep.com 2008-05-04T18:36:01+01:00 Drew Wohl wins Underwater Images 2008 competition http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/drew-wohl-wins-underwater-images-2008-competition/ Drew Wohl, one of our long time members and moderator, has won the Underwater Images 2008 Photo/Video Competition in the conservation category. Congratulation to Drew for this 1st place with the fantastic video. See the video here. news, people, underwater videography Drew Wohl, one of our long time members and moderator, has won the Underwater Images 2008 Photo/Video Competition in the conservation category. Congratulation to Drew for this 1st place with the fantastic video. See the video here. ]]> 2008-05-04T18:36:01+01:00 Sealux CD300 Housing for the Nikon D300 Review http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/sealux-cd300-housing-for-the-nikon-d300-review/ Mastering the operation of an underwater housing is a journey of familiarization. You move through a process of engaging its functionality, employing its ergonomics and adapting to its idiosyncrasies and so become at one with it through lots of practice. It’s like learning to play an instrument. Sealux s CD300 housing for the Nikon D300 DSLR has a similar feel to the earlier D200 housing only with improvements in performance and functionality. All the controls just seem right and the changes I have so far encountered are for the better. articles, buyers guide, gear reviews Sealux CD300 Housing for the Nikon D300 Review Mastering the operation of an underwater housing is a journey of familiarization. You move through a process of engaging its functionality, employing its ergonomics and adapting to its idiosyncrasies and so become at one with it through lots of practice. It’s like learning to play an instrument.
Sealux s CD300 housing for the Nikon D300 DSLR has a similar feel to the earlier D200 housing only with improvements in performance and functionality. All the controls just seem right and the changes I have so far encountered are for the better. Sealux CD300 Housing for the Nikon D300 Review Mastering the operation of an underwater housing is a journey of familiarization. You move through a process of engaging its functionality, employing its ergonomics and adapting to its idiosyncrasies and so become at one with it through lots of practice. It’s like learning to play an instrument.
Sealux s CD300 housing for the Nikon D300 DSLR has a similar feel to the earlier D200 housing only with improvements in performance and functionality. All the controls just seem right and the changes I have so far encountered are for the better. ]]> 2008-04-28T19:27:00+01:00 Aquatica Canon 1Ds Mark III http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/aquatica-canon-1ds-mark-iii/ The new Aquatica Canon 1Ds Mark III housing is a rock solid housing machined from solid aluminum, treated and anodized to military specificationfor the Canon 1Ds Mark III. This solid manufacturing makes a depth rating of 300ft. possible. The housing has the same bayonet mounting as the other Aquatica housings and therefore all existing accessories can be used. news, press releases, underwater photography Aquatica Canon 1Ds Mark IIIThe new Aquatica Canon 1Ds Mark III housing is a rock solid housing machined from solid aluminum, treated and anodized to military specificationfor the Canon 1Ds Mark III. This solid manufacturing makes a depth rating of 300ft. possible. The housing has the same bayonet mounting as the other Aquatica housings and therefore all existing accessories can be used.

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Aquatica is proud to announce its latest addition, the housing for the fabulous Canon 1DS mark III, with 21.1 mega pixels this camera/housing combination will push the boundaries of underwater photography to another level. Machined from solid aluminum, treated and anodized to military specification, then painted with a robust weather and wear resistant finish, this addition to our already wide selection of housings will benefit from the same 300 ft. depth rating that set us apart from our competitors.

The 1DS Mk III housing has the same mounting bayonet that will accept our existing accessories as well as ports, including our tack sharp Megadome, Aqua View finder and remote control cord, it is therefore in a position to address every aspect of this demanding activity that is underwater photography.

Key features

  • Bayonet Port: Positive bayonet mounting and locking leaves no doubt that your ports are secure in place and water tight. The bayonet system dome, macro ports and extension rings, offers the fastest access to lenses for rapid changing without having to remove the SLR from the housing. Allows use of lenses from a 15mm fisheye lens to a 180mm macro lens. Tele-converter port extensions are also available.
  • Fingertip access to all camera menu controls include On-Off, Mode, bracket, Meter positioning, focus control and AE/AF lock as well as AF preferences. Access to all menu features include review, enlarge and delete, histogram and internal SLR preferences.
  • Lens release lever for easy lens changing through the front port with camera installed.
  • Built in remote control compatibility, no modification or special connectors to install.
  • The most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography is the viewing system. The Aquatica 1DS Mk III uses a viewfinder that derives the biggest and the brightest image possible in full frame viewing to your eye. An accessory Aqua View Finder is also available giving the user unparallel viewing of the camera's viewfinder for sharp focusing and exact composition.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Depth rating: 300 feet/90 meters
  • Precision machined from a single aluminum block. It is fully anodized to military specifications and coated with robust wear resistant coating. All function labels are pad printing so they will not peel off or fade.
  • Accurately balanced ergonomic design - all controls are within easy reach.
  • Excellent underwater balance.
  • Replaceable sacrificial anodes protect the housing from electrolysis.
]]> 2008-04-28T13:49:00+01:00 Panasonic DMC-TZ3 review http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/panasonic-dmc-tz3-review/ It is a sunny Saturday. One of my diving buddies comes walking back from the water. He tells me there is a seal lying on the dike. I am sure he is pulling my leg, as usual, but after telling me three times I want to make sure and I set off to the dike taking my camera with me. I do have the feeling that I will be made a fool but suppose he is right and there is actually a seal lying there? I would not want to miss a chance like that… articles, features, gear reviews Panasonic DMC-TZ3 review It is a sunny Saturday. One of my diving buddies comes walking back from the water. He tells me there is a seal lying on the dike. I am sure he is pulling my leg, as usual, but after telling me three times I want to make sure and I set off to the dike taking my camera with me. I do have the feeling that I will be made a fool but suppose he is right and there is actually a seal lying there? I would not want to miss a chance like that… Panasonic DMC-TZ3 review It is a sunny Saturday. One of my diving buddies comes walking back from the water. He tells me there is a seal lying on the dike. I am sure he is pulling my leg, as usual, but after telling me three times I want to make sure and I set off to the dike taking my camera with me. I do have the feeling that I will be made a fool but suppose he is right and there is actually a seal lying there? I would not want to miss a chance like that… ]]> 2008-04-27T11:24:00+01:00 Sealux: Universal housings for Canon and JVC. http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/sealux-universal-housings-for-canon-and-jvc/ Sealux comes up with two new products: With the UMN 190C and the UMN 190J the German manufacturer presents two universal housings for Canon and JVC Camcorders. Both housings take all models of their brands that don't exceed 190 x 132 x 116 mm. The new products have monitor backs, controls in comfortable reach of the hands, flip filters, the possibility to attach optional wide optics and can be used up to 90m depth. news, press releases, underwater videography Sealux comes up with two new products: With the UMN 190C and the UMN 190J the German manufacturer presents two universal housings for Canon and JVC Camcorders. Both housings take all models of their brands that don't exceed 190 x 132 x 116 mm. The new products have monitor backs, controls in comfortable reach of the hands, flip filters, the possibility to attach optional wide optics and can be used up to 90m depth.
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UMN 190C & 190J for Canon andJVC camcorders
  • Only universal housing with big 3,6“ 16:9 colour screen.
  • Up to 10 functions can be controlled from the handle (Canon) / 4 functions can be controlled (JVC).
  • Take digital video and stills on the same dive.
  • Central positioning of the handles avoids shaky footage.
  • High flexibility and optimal adjustment of the camcorder on the tripod-plate li>
  • Wide-angle ancillary lenses of best quality also useable over water li>
  • Unique solution for swivelable filter at an universal housing. li>
  • The complete SEALUX video system, this means housing and light system can be packed in the ultralight transport case!

]]> 2008-04-25T06:57:00+01:00 New 45 degree viewfinder from SUBAL http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/new-45-degree-viewfinder-from-subal/ Finally SUBAL has announced a new viewfinder for its housings. The new and nicely designed WS45 Finder Optic fits to all newer SUBAL housings and is the response to the high demand for a 45 degree viewfinder solution by many underwater photographers. With the viewfinder a magnification of 150% is achieved resulting in a vibrant viewfinder image that is 2.5 times bigger than the original SUBAL viewfinder. It covers the whole image including all camera infos. For the use in different conditions, the viewfinder can be rotated in four steps (90 degree). news, press releases, underwater photography New 45 degree viewfinder from SUBALFinally SUBAL has announced a new viewfinder for its housings. The new and nicely designed WS45 Finder Optic fits to all newer SUBAL housings and is the response to the high demand for a 45 degree viewfinder solution by many underwater photographers. With the viewfinder a magnification of 150% is achieved resulting in a vibrant viewfinder image that is 2.5 times bigger than the original SUBAL viewfinder. It covers the whole image including all camera infos. For the use in different conditions, the viewfinder can be rotated in four steps (90 degree). ]]> 2008-04-15T06:53:00+01:00 Sea&Sea DX-D80 on shark expedition in the Bahamas http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/seasea-dx-d80-on-shark-expedition-in-the-bahamas/ 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 if I really want to do this. I look for a spot near the reef and try to calm down. I have the Nikon D80 in a Sea&Sea underwater housing in my hands, as well as two Sea&Sea YS110 flashes. I do not do any photographing in the first 15 minutes. I am nervous about what is to come. At one point my breathing gets easier and I start looking around a bit more easily. articles, buyers guide, features, gear reviews Sea&Sea DX-D80 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 if I really want to do this. I look for a spot near the reef and try to calm down. I have the Nikon D80 in a Sea&Sea underwater housing in my hands, as well as two Sea&Sea YS110 flashes. I do not do any photographing in the first 15 minutes. I am nervous about what is to come. At one point my breathing gets easier and I start looking around a bit more easily. Sea&Sea DX-D80 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 if I really want to do this. I look for a spot near the reef and try to calm down. I have the Nikon D80 in a Sea&Sea underwater housing in my hands, as well as two Sea&Sea YS110 flashes. I do not do any photographing in the first 15 minutes. I am nervous about what is to come. At one point my breathing gets easier and I start looking around a bit more easily. ]]> 2008-04-14T07:00:00+01:00 An easy to install UW leak detector http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/an-easy-to-install-uw-leak-detector/ The Australian UW Photographer Jeff Mullins presents a new and easy to install leak sensor that detects moist and water in the housing and warns the photographer with a flashing LED. It can be installed in various underwater housings like Ikelite, 10Bar, Fantasea and some of the Olympus, Canon, Nikon and Fuji housings. The sensor is adapted to each housing model and comes with easy instructions for self assembly. The leak detector is available for about 60$. Find more information on uwleakdetector.com. news, press releases, underwater photography The Australian UW Photographer Jeff Mullins presents a new and easy to install leak sensor that detects moist and water in the housing and warns the photographer with a flashing LED. It can be installed in various underwater housings like Ikelite, 10Bar, Fantasea and some of the Olympus, Canon, Nikon and Fuji housings. The sensor is adapted to each housing model and comes with easy instructions for self assembly. The leak detector is available for about 60$. Find more information on uwleakdetector.com. ]]> 2008-04-12T07:22:00+01:00 Seatool: One-Touch Close-up Lenses for DX-1G http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/seatool-one-touch-close-up-lenses-for-dx-1g/ Japanese manufacturer Fisheye just presented two sets of underwater close-up lenses for the Sea & Sea DX-1G. One set consists of two lenses with 50mm diameter the other set contains three lenses with a diameter of 20mm. Both sets can be used with just one or any combination of the existing other lenses. An additional diffuser allows to take macro images even without an external strobe. For further informations take a look at this site. news, press releases, underwater photography Japanese manufacturer Fisheye just presented two sets of underwater close-up lenses for the Sea & Sea DX-1G. One set consists of two lenses with 50mm diameter the other set contains three lenses with a diameter of 20mm. Both sets can be used with just one or any combination of the existing other lenses. An additional diffuser allows to take macro images even without an external strobe. For further informations take a look at this site. ]]> 2008-04-10T08:46:00+01:00 Light&Motion: LED Video Lights that DO work! http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/lightmotion-led-video-lights-that-do-work/ Light&Motion presented the new Sunray 1000 Video Lights that work with new High Output LED's. With these new Generation of LED technique Light&Motion kills the Myth of LED's being not suitable for video light. Read Light&Motions interesting article about a LED system beating 22W HID systems in output. news, press releases, underwater videography Light&Motion presented the new Sunray 1000 Video Lights that work with new High Output LED's. With these new Generation of LED technique Light&Motion kills the Myth of LED's being not suitable for video light. Read Light&Motions interesting article about a LED system beating 22W HID systems in output. ]]> 2008-04-10T07:30:00+01:00