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SEA & SEA YS-D3 DUO UNDERWATER STROBE REVIEW The Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo is the latest strobe model, and it comes with a few new features compared to its predecessor, the YS-D3. The most significant change is that the Sea and Sea YS-D3 Duo now supports Olympus and OM System RC Automatic TTL Flash...

JOB TITLE: ON-CAMERA CONTENT CREATOR ABOUT BACKSCATTER Established in 1994 and headquartered on historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California only a few paces from the water, Backscatter is the largest underwater imaging retailer in the world. Our small, tight-knit crew are all divers...

WHAT IS THE BEST ISO FOR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO? What is the best ISO for underwater photos and videos? During The Digital Shootout, we asked a panel of the world’s best underwater photographers and videographers this question to get their hot-take responses. Watch our video to see their...

BLACK FRIDAY - OUR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY DEALS OF THE YEAR SAVE UP TO 60% - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Whether you're seeking a special gift for the diver in your life or treating yourself, now is a great time to take advantage of our limited-time offers. Don't hesitate to give us a call with any...

WHAT IS THE BEST SHUTTER SPEED FOR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO? What is the best shutter speed for underwater photos and videos? During The Digital Shootout, we asked a panel of the world’s best underwater photographers and videographers this question to get their hot-take responses. Watch...

WHAT IS THE BEST APERTURE FOR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO? What is the best aperture for underwater photos and videos? During The Digital Shootout, we asked a panel of the world’s best underwater photographers and videographers this question to get their hot-take responses. Watch our video to...

STROBES VS. VIDEO LIGHTS FOR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Video Lights Work, But Strobes Are Best For Photos One of the most common questions at Backscatter is whether you can use video lights instead of strobes for underwater photography. The straightforward answer is that a strobe will always be...

2023 DIGITAL SHOOTOUT EVENT COVERAGE This year's Digital Shootout marked the 20th anniversary of this renowned event. WOW! 20 years of dive, shoot, learn, and repeat, is the perfect recipe for a working vacation for the underwater image-maker looking to level up! And there was no better place to...

NIKON Z 8 UNDERWATER CAMERA REVIEW In this article, we'll provide an in-depth review of the highly anticipated Nikon Z8 for underwater photography from our first-hand perspective. We’re going to explore and discuss the key aspects, such as image quality, autofocus, the differences from previous...

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 IV UNDERWATER CAMERA & HOUSING REVIEW Excellent image quality, more affordable than similar rigs, and compact enough for travelers and novice shooters - is this the new Best Bang For Your Buck in underwater photography? That’s a 10-4, good buddy! Meet the new contender for...

COMPLETE GUIDE FOR GOPRO HERO 11 BEST UNDERWATER VIDEO & PHOTO SETTINGS The GoPro HERO 11 is one of our favorite action cameras yet because of the impressive built-in video stabilization, how easy it makes it to start capturing great looking 4K Ultra High Definition video clips underwater, and...

SONY A7R V UNDERWATER CAMERA REVIEW The Sony a7R V is the newest full-frame mirrorless camera from Sony. It’s an all-around serious upgrade for α7 users and we dove deep to find what matters most to underwater photo and video shooters. Backscatter CEO Jim Decker put it to the test underwater...

OM SYSTEM 90MM MACRO LENS UNDERWATER REVIEW Watch our full review of the OM System 90mm Macro Lens. The OM System 90mm Macro Lens provides an all-new, greater focal length to use on micro four-thirds sensor and lens mount cameras than was previously available. What does this mean for...

NAUTICAM EMWL UNDERWATER LENS REVIEW The Nauticam EMWL (Extended Macro Wide Lens) is a wet-mounted accessory lens for capturing macro-sized subjects with a wide angle perspective. It features interchangeable objective optics for different fields of view, allowing photographers and videographers...

BACKSCATTER MINI FLASH 2 – HOW-TO GUIDE This how-to guide will give you the highlights of the instruction manual in video format. If you’re new to the Mini Flash 2, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on the features of this little powerhouse. PART 1: Mini Flash 2 & Olympus TG-6...

SAVE UP TO 60% - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST This holiday season Backscatter is offering unbelievable deals on the hottest gear for every underwater photographer. Whether you're seeking a special gift for the diver in your life or treating yourself, now is a great time to take advantage of...

THE PERFECT MACRO STROBE FOR ANY CAMERA The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 MF-2 is a major upgrade to the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, with tons of new features and performance upgrades, including Olympus TTL, remote strobe control, high-speed sync, test mode, emergency signaling capability, a faster...

Canon underwater shooters are spoiled for choice at the moment between two great full-frame mirrorless cameras with the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R5 C. While these cameras appear similar in both name and appearance, there is a lot going on under the hood that makes shooting each of them a...

Coverage of the 2022 Digital Shootout Is Now Live: 2022 EVENT COVERAGE - The Digital Shootout Underwater Imaging Workshops The World’s Largest Underwater Imaging Event Full coverage of the 19th annual Digital Shootout is now live. Held every year in June and sponsored by Backscatter Underwater...

SONY A7 IV UNDERWATER CAMERA REVIEW By: Jim Decker The Sony a7 IV boasts an all-new sensor and other significant performance upgrades from the previous Sony a7 III camera. The “middle” child of the a7 series, the base model has often been looked over. But at 33MP resolution, it’s knocking on...