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Remote Lighting with Backscatter Hybrid Flash & Mini Flash 2 Underwater Guide Not Just a Slave Strobe—Wirelessly Change Power Levels One of the standout features of the Hybrid Flash and Mini Flash 2 is Remote Mode. Unlike a simple slave mode, Remote Mode allows for remote triggering and...

Good Morning/Afternoon, Attached is a one-page quick guide for the (Shearwater Dive Computer) Perdix. The purpose is to have a quick reminder of how to setup and use the Perdix in Air, Nittrox or 3 GasNx. You can put it in your phone to have it handy specially for those of us that "tend to...

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...

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...

Ikelite: How To Assemble a Complete Underwater Camera System Have you ever wanted to learn about Ikelite underwater housing, strobes, and accessories? In this video we break down everything that underwater photographers need to know about the Ikelite product line, and how to fully set up an...

STINGRAYS UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR LITTLE CAYMAN By: Tiago Peixoto Little Cayman is truly a fantastic place for underwater photographers for so many reasons. To name a few: clear blue water, the virtual absence of currents, friendly fauna, and some World-Class dive sites only minutes away...

Perhaps the best propulsion (swimming) technique in Scuba Diving is the Frog Kick. Compared to the Flutter Kick, the Frog Kick is more efficient. It is a “kick and glide” motion that conserves energy while delivering a powerful thrust to propel you forward. It is also very effective. Notice...