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For full frame shooters, the Sony Alpha 7 V is one of the best hybrid cameras underwater right now. Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood recently took the camera to the Dominican Republic to document the work of archaeologists from the Indiana University (IU) Center for Underwater Science. Scroll down to learn more.
DISCLAIMER: This footage depicts animal remains (not human) being handled in the course of scientific research by underwater archaeologists in an open cavern with required permissions. These sites are not open to tourism.
IU Center for Underwater Science
Indiana University (IU) archaeologists have made significant discoveries of faunal remains in the Dominican Republic, primarily in submerged limestone caverns like the Cueva Padre Nuestro and Manantial de la Aleta. Excavated fossils—ranging from extinct Caribbean sloths to rare primate skulls—have been brought to IU laboratories for preservation and evolutionary study.
Sony a7 V Underwater Handling
The Sony a7 V excelled in less-than-ideal water conditions, with the resulting footage looking crisp even in low light conditions in the underwater caverns. Sony’s autofocus tracking systems are highly reliable as evidenced by the opening footage of small reef squid.
Stay tuned for more footage from the D.R. If you want help putting together an underwater system for your Sony a7 V camera, reach out for help.
Equipment Used
- Sony Alpha 7 V (a7V) Full Frame Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
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200DL Deluxe Underwater Housing for Sony a7 IV, a7 V, a7R V # 71479-DLX
- Dual RC232 Underwater Strobe with Video Light [Fiber Optic] # 40123
- Full Size DL 8 inch Dome Port # 75340
Special Thanks
Thank you to Charles Beeker and the team at IU Center for Underwater Science and to the team at ScubaFun Diving.
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Logan Wood is a published photographer, cinematographer, and Producer at Ikelite. Stemming from a great appreciation for the outdoors and living an active lifestyle, his work focuses on capturing and sharing the natural world through the latest technologies. When not in the studio, Logan can be found cruising on his bike, going to concerts, and researching where to go next. You can see more of his work at loganwood.net and on Instagram @jlowood
