Underwater Photography Reviews

At UWPG we review new housings, cameras, lenses, strobes, video lights, focus lights, wet lenses, diopters and ports for underwater photo and video.

Sony RX100 VI Announced

Sony introduces the newest member of their highly acclaimed RX100 lineup - the Sony RX100 VI

Olympus Tough TG-5 Camera Review

Specs, features, thoughts from the UWPG community, sample underwater photos, and comparisons to the competition for the Olympus TG-5 compact camera

Nikon D850 Review

Full, in-depth review of Nikon's full frame camera - the D850 - covering new features, video, and recommended lenses and housings

Sony A7R III Camera Review

In-depth review of Sony's next full frame mirrorless camera - the A7R III - covering new features, test video, and recommended lenses and housings

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Review

Newly Updated! Features, Image Stabilization Tests, Hi Res Shot Mode, Underwater Photos, Videos, Lens Options, Housings and Comparisons to the Competition

GoPro Hero 6 Review

An in depth review of the GoPro HERO6 featuring amazing technological improvements in underwater video!

Sony RX100 V Review

Newly updated! Features, Wet Lens Options, Underwater Photos, Videos and Housings

Nikon D850 First Underwater Impressions

Taking the Nikon D850 Underwater for the first time

Canon 6D Mark II Camera Review

The new addition to Canons full-frame cameras with specs and recommended lenses.

Sony a6500 Camera Review

Detailed review of the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera for underwater photo and video, tested for macro and wide-angle across 30 dives in the Philippines.

Sony a9 Mirrorless Camera Preview

Sony has announced flagship full frame camera body designed for speed, with 24MP sensor and 20fps burst shooting

Nikon D7500 Camera Preview

Preview of the newly announced Nikon D7500 camera specs and best lenses for underwater photography

Panasonic GH5 Camera Review

In-depth review of the Panasonic LUMIX GH5 micro 4/3 mirrorless camera, with video tests, comparisons, still photos and more

Nikon D500 Review with Sea & Sea MDX-D500 Housing

In-depth look at the Nikon D500 for macro and wide-angle, including comparisons to the D300s and D7100, plus detailed MDX-D500 housing review

First Look at the Canon G9X Mark II

Canon reveals their new addition to the PowerShot Series, the G9X Mark II with new processor, improved stabilization and lots of new shooting modes

Canon 5D Mk IV Underwater Video Review

Review of the 5D Mk IV for video, including HDR shooting, ISO tests, dual-pixel autofocus, dynamic range and 4K resolution image quality

SeaLife DC2000 Underwater Camera Preview

SeaLife’s most advanced underwater camera to date, featuring a 20MB Sony sensor, manual shooting modes, raw recording and more

Review: Canon 5D MK IV in Aquatica Housing

Andy Sallmon shares his first impressions of the Canon 5D Mark IV, best lenses, new Aquatica A5DMKIV housing and comparison with the 5D Mark 3

GoPro HERO5 Review for Underwater

Detailed review of the GoPro HERO5 for underwater photo and video, plus best settings, how to use new features and more

Review: Canon 5D Mk IV with Ikelite Dry Lock Port

David Fleetham shares first impressions of the Canon 5D Mark IV for macro and wide-angle with Ikelite's new Dry Lock Port System

Sony a6300 Mirrorless Camera Review

24.2 megapixel sensor, lightning-fast autofocus, 4K video recording, 11fps and more in this powerful mirrorless camera

Olympus PEN E-PL8 Preview

Olympus has just announced the new E-PL8 mirrorless camera with 16.1 megapixels, 81 autofocus points and more

Canon EOS M5 Preview

Canon USA introduces the latest member of the EOS Family

Canon 5D Mark IV Review

An in-depth review of the Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR with specs, autofocus tests, sample pictures, housings and thoughts for underwater photo and video

Canon G7 X Mark II Camera Review

First camera to feature Canon's new DIGIC 7 processor, plus faster autofocus, increased noise performance, better RAW capture and more

Best Compact Cameras of Summer 2016

We compare the best compact cameras for underwater photo and video, including specs, photos

SeaLife Micro 2.0 Camera Review

16 megapixel high resolution power with Full HD video in a very compact, easy-to-use underwater camera

Canon 80D Review for Underwater Photo & Video

Review and comparison of the 80D, featuring a 24.2 megapixel dual-pixel CMOS sensor, 45-point AF system, DIGIC 6 processor

Sony a7R II Camera Review

In-depth review of the Sony a7R II with best lenses, comparison with other cameras and underwater housings

Canon 5Ds Review plus 5D Mark III Comparison

Canon 5Ds camera review with 5D Mark III comparison by underwater photographer Ken Kiefer

Nikon D500 Review

The long awaiting D500 finally arrives. Can it do ISO one million? See what the hype is about

Sony RX100 IV Review

Features, Housings, Wet Lens tests, Underwater photos, plus slow motion video demo

Sea Lions with the SeaLife Micro HD+

We test the SeaLife Micro HD+ with photos & video of fast sea lions in La Paz

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Announced

Olympus brings advanced 5-axis stabilization to their entry level mirrorless E-M10 camera

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Camera Review

Detailed impressions using the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera underwater

Olympus Tough TG-4 Review

A review of the TG-4 and housing for underwater photo and video, including new RAW recording and Microscope Mode

Best Cameras of Summer 2015

UWPG & Bluewater Photo owner Scott Gietler looks at the best cameras of Summer 2015 Including the Sony RX100 IV, Olympus TG-4, Canon 5DS R, Sony a7R II, Nikon D7200 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II