Port & Viewfinder Reviews

Detailed underwater port reviews and viewfinder reviews for a wide range of camera housings.

A review of the Universal Dome Port with Canon R5 Images Captured by Andy Sallmon
By Text by Nirupam Nigam, Photos by Andy Sallmon

Sea & Sea Universal Dome Port Review

Sea & Sea Universal Dome Port Review
Text by Nirupam Nigam, Photos by Andy Sallmon
A review of the Universal Dome Port with Canon R5 Images Captured by Andy Sallmon

The Sea & Sea Universal Dome Port is a revolutionary 210mm (8.3 inch) port that is optically unique in its design. The Universal Dome Port, or UDP, is compatible with Sea & Sea, Isotta, and Natuicam housings. It is made of a amazing new material called Planext.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andy Sallmon is a freelance underwater photographer specializing in marine wildlife, scuba diving and ocean natural history. His images have been published in numerous magazines and books, some even gracing the walls of notables such as the Smithsonian Institute and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

When not on assignment Andy stays busy as a manufacturers representative for several leading brands of underwater photographic equipment including Aquatica Digital, Beneath the Surface, Light & Motion and Sea and Sea.

His website is: www.seait.com

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Using Filters for Underwater Video with the GoPro HERO6, HERO5, Hero4, Hero3+ and 3
By UWPG Staff

Guide to GoPro Filters for Underwater Video

UWPG Staff
Using Filters for Underwater Video with the GoPro HERO6, HERO5, Hero4, Hero3+ and 3

*Quick Hero6 filter Note:  The GoPro HERO6 does not require a colored filter to correct the colors when used underwater. The improved Auto White Balance, and the addition of Global Tone Mapping on the Hero6 eliminates the need for a colored filter. Please read our full GoPro Hero6 Review and see our GoPro Hero6 Auto White Balance test video for more details. 

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A look at this new 5" dome port for the Tokina 10-17mm lens and Ikelite dSLR housings.
By Michael Zeigler

Precision 5" Dome for Tokina 10-17mm Lens

Michael Zeigler
A look at this new 5" dome port for the Tokina 10-17mm lens and Ikelite dSLR housings.

Precision 5" Dome Port

Designed specifically for the Tokina 10-17mm lens & Ikelite dSLR housings

By Michael Zeigler

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I've always been jealous of expensive viewfinders. Now I finally got to try one...
By Todd Winner

Nauticam Viewfinder

Todd Winner
I've always been jealous of expensive viewfinders. Now I finally got to try one...

Nauticam 180 Viewfinder

by Todd Winner

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Sea & Sea fisheye, compact, acrylic and glass dome port review
By Scott Gietler

Sea & Sea Glass & Acrylic Dome Port tests

Sea & Sea fisheye, compact, acrylic and glass dome port review
Scott Gietler
Sea & Sea fisheye, compact, acrylic and glass dome port review

In this review I tested 3 Sea and Sea dome ports with my Nikon D300 and Tokina 10-17mm lens in the swimming pool, checking sharpness, color and contrast.

 

Sea & Sea Compact dome port

 

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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