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OM-1 OM System Underwater Housing Assembly // Ikelite 200DLM/B [VIDEO]

OM-1 OM System Underwater Housing Assembly // Ikelite 200DLM/B [VIDEO]

With Mike Rabideau The OM-1 is a top choice of wildlife photographers due to the incredible telephoto lens options available in lightweight form factors. While we aren't using telephoto lenses unde...

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Using a Trim Weight System for Balance and Stability Underwater [VIDEO]

Using a Trim Weight System for Balance and Stability Underwater [VIDEO]

How do you get a lightweight system, sharp images, and have it all be perfectly trimmed underwater? The unique Trim Weight System. Neutrally buoyant without the deadweight.

Sony a7R V Underwater Tips & Set Up [VIDEO]

Sony a7R V Underwater Tips & Set Up [VIDEO]

Ikelite video producer Logan Wood walks you through choosing a dome port for your underwater housing, adjusting the buoyancy and trim of the system, and the custom camera settings he uses to stream...

TTL Underwater Strobes for Canon R10 (and R7) // Setting it Up [VIDEO]

TTL Underwater Strobes for Canon R10 (and R7) // Setting it Up [VIDEO]

Adding a set of strobes is the fastest and best way to elevate your underwater images. This guide walks you through setting up a tray with handles, dual DS160 II strobes, sync cord, and DL5 DS Link...

Canon R10 Underwater Housing with Kit Lens // Setting It Up [VIDEO]

Canon R10 Underwater Housing with Kit Lens // Setting It Up [VIDEO]

Get your Canon EOS R10 out of the box and underwater right away with this super simple assembly guide.

Update for Existing Underwater Housings for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Update for Existing Underwater Housings for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

In addition to the internal changes, there are some changes to the camera's physical form which have an effect on how it can be used in an underwater housing.

Sony 16-35mm F4 Zoom Gear Installation // Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Sony 16-35mm F4 Zoom Gear Installation // Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

John Brigham does a step-by-step guide to attaching the popular Sony 16-35mm F4 Zoom Gear to a 200DL housing.

DO's and DON'Ts of 200DL and 50DL Underwater Housing Set-Up [VIDEO]

DO's and DON'Ts of 200DL and 50DL Underwater Housing Set-Up [VIDEO]

Steve Johnson has been servicing Ikelite housings for over 25 years, these are his ultimate tips for setting up your 200DL or 50DL housing.

The Secret to Underwater Photography with Olympus and Panasonic Cameras [VIDEO]

The Secret to Underwater Photography with Olympus and Panasonic Cameras [VIDEO]

Perfect exposure plus extended battery life. Why we love the RC1 and how to use it.

Canon R-5 Underwater A-Z // Setting up Ikelite Underwater Strobes with DL5 DS Link TTL Converter [VIDEO]

Canon R-5 Underwater A-Z // Setting up Ikelite Underwater Strobes with DL5 DS Link TTL Converter [VIDEO]

Without light, there is no photography. You need to add strobes to your system to bring out the reds, oranges, yellows, and purples that would otherwise fade away underwater.

Canon R5 Underwater A-Z // How to Assemble Your Ikelite 200DL or 50DL Housing [VIDEO]

Canon R5 Underwater A-Z // How to Assemble Your Ikelite 200DL or 50DL Housing [VIDEO]

It can be intimidating to put an expensive camera body and lens into an underwater housing for the first time. John Brigham walks you through the steps to ensure that everything is both working and...

Stop Doing This to Your Strobe Battery Pack! [VIDEO]

Stop Doing This to Your Strobe Battery Pack! [VIDEO]

Use this guide for all you need to know on keeping your DS Strobe battery packs clean. Hint: it's simpler than you might think.

Update the Canon R5 to Firmware 1.6.0 [VIDEO]

Update the Canon R5 to Firmware 1.6.0 [VIDEO]

Use this step-by-step guide to enhance your Canon R5 features with the new 1.6.0 firmware update.

Upgrade Your Nauticam | Installing an Ikelite M14 or M16 TTL Bulkhead [VIDEO]

Upgrade Your Nauticam | Installing an Ikelite M14 or M16 TTL Bulkhead [VIDEO]

Fitting your Nauticam housing with an Ikelite bulkhead is easier than ever, and it's a sure fire way to get the right exposure using true TTL connection.

Setting Up Your Olympus TG-6 Underwater Housing with Fisheye Lens [VIDEO]

Setting Up Your Olympus TG-6 Underwater Housing with Fisheye Lens [VIDEO]

A step-by-step guide to installing our favorite wide angle attachment for the Olympus TG-6.