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50 Percent Smaller and 40 percent lighter - Let's look at the HERO4 Session
By Brent Durand

GoPro Launches new HERO4 Session Camera

GoPro Launches new HERO4 Session Camera
Brent Durand
50 Percent Smaller and 40 percent lighter - Let's look at the HERO4 Session

GoPro has announced a brand new camera to expand an already impressive lineup: The GoPro HERO4 Session.

The new HERO4 Session is the smallest, lightest and most convenient-to-use GoPro yet. Priced at the same level as the HERO4 Silver (less than the HERO4 Black), it has different features to make it easier to operate and use in capturing day to day activities. Below are some of the new spec highlights.

 

GoPro HERO4 Session New Features

  • 50% Smaller

  • 40% Lighter

  • No water housing - one single unit

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.

Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.

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New Control Dials, Rear Glowing Panel and Audible Confirmation are Built in to the New YS-D2
By Brent Durand

SEA&SEA Announces the Next Generation YS-D2 Strobe

SEA&SEA Announces the Next Generation YS-D2 Strobe
Brent Durand
New Control Dials, Rear Glowing Panel and Audible Confirmation are Built in to the New YS-D2

SEA&SEA has announced a new strobe that will replace the extremely popular YS-D1: the YS-D2 strobe. The new Sea and Sea YS-D2 strobe will look very similar to the YS-D1, at least until you take a closer look at the new features. If you're not familiar with these strobes, be sure to check out our YS-D1 strobe review.

 

YS-D2 New Features

 

  • Faster recycle time

  • Redesigned control knobs

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.

Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.

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The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Dive Charter Catches Illegal Salvage Ship Destroying the Iconic Seven Skies Wreck with Crane
By UWPG News

Illegal Salvage Ship Ruins Iconic Singapore Wreck Dive

UWPG News
Dive Charter Catches Illegal Salvage Ship Destroying the Iconic Seven Skies Wreck with Crane

 

Illegal Salvage Ship Ruins Iconic Singapore Wreck Dive


Dive Charter Catches Illegal Salvage Ship Destroying the Iconic Seven Skies Wreck with Crane

By UWPG News, June 30, 2015

 

Photo: Screengrab from DiveRACE video

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Easily edit and share cinematic videos with Cameo, using themes, soundtracks and more
By Brent Durand

Vimeo Redesigns Cameo Video Editing App

Brent Durand
Easily edit and share cinematic videos with Cameo, using themes, soundtracks and more

 

Vimeo Redesigns Cameo Video Editing App


Easily edit and share cinematic videos with Cameo, using themes, soundtracks and more

By Brent Durand, June 23, 2015

 

 

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Mako shark bites snorkeler during baited shark dive 8 miles off Southern California coast
By UWPG News

Snorkeler Bit by Mako Shark off Southern California

UWPG News
Mako shark bites snorkeler during baited shark dive 8 miles off Southern California coast

 

Snorkeler Bit by Mako Shark off Southern California


Mako shark bites snorkeler during baited shark dive 8 miles off Southern California coast

By UWPG News, June 17, 2015

 

 

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Specs, Comparisons and Best Features for Underwater Photography
By Scott Gietler

Sony a7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II Roundup

Sony a7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II Roundup
Scott Gietler
Specs, Comparisons and Best Features for Underwater Photography

This week Sony announced three brand new cameras that impressively add to their current full frame mirrorless and compact camera lineup: the Sony a7R II, Sony RX100m4, and Sony RX10m2. All three cameras are upgrades from existing models. The RX100 has been extremely popular with underwater photographers since it was released, and most video shooters have been keeping their eye on the a7R.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

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The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

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The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings
By UWPG News

SeaLife Releases New Screen Shield

UWPG News
Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings

 

SeaLife Releases New Screen Shield


Waterproof Screen Protector for Small Cameras and Housings

By UWPG News, June 10, 2015

 

SeaLife Screen Shield

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi
By UWPG News

New GoPro Features & Touch Screen added to Hero +

UWPG News
New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi

 

New GoPro Features & Touch Screen added to HERO+


New HERO+ LCD Features Touch Display, In-Camera Video Trimming & WiFi

By UWPG News, June 1, 2015

GoPro Hero LCD Review

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The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July
By UWPG News

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Announced

UWPG News
Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July

 

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Announced


Aquatica Housings for New Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mk III Begin Shipping in July

By UWPG News, May 26, 2015

 

Aquatica A5Dsr Housing Review

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.
By UWPG News

SeaLife Advances Sea Dragon Line with 4 New Lights

UWPG News
New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.

 

SeaLife Advances Sea Dragon Line with 4 New Lights


New dive and video lights include two 650 lumen models, a 2100 dual beam light and a powerful 2500 lumen light with 120 degree beam.

 

By UWPG News, April 17, 2015

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


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