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Ikelite Underwater Housing and Strobes in Grand Cayman at Sunset Divers

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Sony a7 V Underwater FIRST Footage & Photos from the Pacific Northwest // 200DL Housing [VIDEO]

Nirupam Nigam ‪came back from his local dive sites in the PNW with some of the first videos and photos taken underwater with the NEW Sony a7 V camera.

Schooling fish in Galápagos, image © Douglas Klug taken with new Canon RF 7-14mm Fisheye Lens with Ikelite DLM Underwater Housing and Ikelite DS232 Strobes

Canon R7 with RF 7-14mm Fisheye Underwater in the Galápagos // Review & First Results

A fisheye lens is the holy grail for most underwater photographers and Canon's new native mirrorless RF 7-14mm lens is creating tons of buzz. Douglas Klug took it underwater in the Galápagos to put...

Ecko Strobes: The Ultimate Compact Strobes for Underwater Macro and Wide-Angle Photography by Bill Hawthorne for Ikelite Underwater Systems

Ecko Review // The Ultimate Compact Strobes for Underwater Macro and Wide Angle Photography

"Lightweight, powerful, and versatile" see why Aquatic Ecologist Bill Hawthorne's Ecko Strobes are pivotal to his underwater lineup.

Eel with Canon 18-150mm Lens © Matt Dowse taken with Ikelite 200DLM Underwater Housing for Canon R7 and dual Ikelite DS Strobes

Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater Photo Gallery // North Solitary Island, Australia

Matt Dowse captures everything from the smallest macro details to sweeping wide angle leopard shark shots with the ever-versatile and reliable Canon RF-S 18-150mm lens.

OM System TG-7 + Ecko Fiber Strobes Underwater in Yap

Logan Wood explores the full range of the OM System TG-7 with Ecko Fiber Strobe and WD-3 Wide Angle Dome underwater in Yap, Micronesia.

From Sunbursts to Sea Slugs: The Versatility of Canon RF 18-150mm Underwater

The Canon RF 18-150mm is the ultimate all-in-one lens for underwater photographers looking to seamlessly shoot from wide angle to macro all on the same dive. Douglas Klug took it underwater in Cali...

Panasonic LUMIX S1 IIE Underwater Video Results // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

The Panasonic LUMIX S1 IIE offers a variety of video resolutions and codecs that fit every underwater shoot. Paired with the Ikelite 200DL underwater housing, you have a reliable, results-driven, u...

Sony a6700 with 16-50mm Fixed Port + Wet Lens // Results & Mini-Review

If you're looking for a point-and-shoot style workflow with premium speed and image quality, then the 200FP options for Sony a6700 are just the right thing for you.

Photographing Fiji Underwater with the Canon R5 II article and images by Jeff Milisen for Ikelite Underwater Systems

Photographing Fiji Underwater with the Canon R5 II: An In-Depth Review

Fiji's reefs are an ideal proving ground for any underwater camera system. The vibrant soft corals and fast-moving marine life demand a camera that can keep up. Jeff Milisen puts the Canon R5 II to...

Best Canon Macro Lens for Mirrorless Shooters: RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Underwater Photography Review by Jeff Milisen for Ikelite Underwater Systems, shooting with the Canon R5 II

Best Macro Lens // Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

Jeff Milisen provides an in-depth review of the RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM for underwater, covering image quality, autofocus, magnification, stabilization, and real-world performance.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens review for underwater photography by Jason Milligan for Ikelite Underwater Systems

A Budget-Friendly Z-Mount Lens: Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3mm

Nikon Z shooters know the classic lens trio: Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4, Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, and one of the Z 24-70mm lenses. But what about a truly budget-friendly option that might even be the perfe...

Nikon ZR Underwater Photo and Video from the Pacific Northwest taken by Nirupam Nigam with Underwater Photography Guide, shot using the Nikon ZR inside the Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing

Nikon ZR Underwater Photo and Video in the PNW // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Although primarily a cinema camera, the Nikon ZR is also capable of incredible photo results. Nirupam Nigam put this exciting new camera to the test underwater in the cold but colorful waters of th...

Sony a1 II + DS232 Hybrid Strobes Underwater in Micronesia

Lighting is not the place to scrimp when shooting underwater- it's the only thing that will make it possible to capture the true vibrance of soft corals and tropical fish.

Nikon ZR Underwater Review with Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing, image features Video Producer Logan Wood and a hammerhead shark.

Nikon ZR Underwater Review // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

The Nikon ZR is packed with great tech for underwater filming. After spending a week shooting with it, Logan Wood breaks down his real-world impressions on the camera and the standout features of t...

Hammerhead shark image taken with the Nikon ZR cinema camera inside an Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing © Logan Wood

Nikon ZR Underwater Video // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Showcasing underwater footage from the new Nikon ZR, Nikon’s first camera with RED technology. Filmed in 6K R3D RAW using an Ikelite underwater housing for clean, higher quality detail beneath the ...

Scott Shew image of Gary Burns shooting a nurse shark with Ikelite R5 housing and dual RC165 Strobes

Upgrading to Fiber Optic TTL // Shooting the Canon R5 with Ecko Fiber and RC165 Strobes

As someone who works in the aerospace engineering field, Gary Burns knows a thing or two about trying new equipment in unique environments so he jumped at the chance to upgrade his underwater syste...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F/4 G Lens Underwater Photo Gallery

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F/4 G lens is one of the most popular wide angle lenses for underwater due to its convenient size, incredible performance, and power zoom capabilities. But we'll let these re...

Ecko Fiber a Year in Review // Compact TTL Underwater Strobe [VIDEO]

Jean Rydberg spent the last year shooting the Ecko Fiber, find out how it's streamlined her photography and why its power-to-size ratio provides a versatility that is rare among other strobes in it...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F/4 Lens Review for Underwater Photography & Video [VIDEO]

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F/4 lens is no-brainer for Sony shooters underwater. Wide enough for splits, and tight enough for portraits. Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood breakdown why this wide-angle zoom ...

Nikon Z5 II in the Sea of Cortez // Underwater Photography Results

All images © Nirupam Nigam The Nikon Z5 II is your entry point to Nikon's full frame mirrorless line, noted for its value-to-performance ratio. This image gallery showcases the Z5 II's underwater p...