Reviews + Results

From Point-and-Shoot to Mirrorless: My Underwater Photography Upgrade to the Canon R7

Evolutionary biologist Andrew Furness decided it was time to take his underwater photography to the next level by upgrading to a mirrorless system with the Canon R7. Check out his initial impressio...

Canon RF 7-14mm Fisheye FIRST RESULTS Underwater Photos & 4K Video // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

The new Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye lens has shot straight to the top of our favorites list! This lens is incredibly sharp underwater behind a dome port, with a field of view that allows yo...

Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach

The Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm in the Ikelite 200DLM/D Housing is one of our favorite systems underwater. See the results from Tiger Beach in the Bahamas to find out how this lens is capable of e...

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...

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.

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...

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 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.

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...

One Dive, One Lens // Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Review for Underwater [VIDEO]

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm proves that sometimes the most unassuming lenses can deliver the most versatile performance. For Canon crop sensor shooters, it offers a huge range of subjects in a single c...

Vintage Divers Underwater in the Florida Springs with the Canon R100

Scuba diver and dive trip host David Haas takes a journey back in time to photograph divers using vintage scuba gear in the Florida Springs, shot with the fan-favorite Canon R100 inside an Ikelite ...

Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Micro-Review & Results

Is the Canon RF 18-150mm the most versatile lens for underwater photography? Longtime Ikelite user Matt Dowse says this lens has been a game-changer for him and shares underwater results and a micr...

TT5 Canon TTL Fiber Optic Transmitter Review & Results

If you're a Canon shooter looking to step up your strobe photography game read Michael Freifeld's in-depth review of the TT5 Canon TTL Fiber Optic Transmitter to see if this light weight, versatile...

Canon EOS R100 Underwater in Micronesia

Our experts have already weighed in on what makes the Canon R100 the most affordable pro-quality system but just in case you needed a bit more evidence, check out Jennifer Ross' underwater images f...

Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro and Canon R7 Underwater Micro-Review & Results

Is the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens right for you? Douglas Klug takes it for a spin underwater in Caribbean and cold-water reefs to see how it stacks up. 

Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Reviews & Results

If you're looking for a high-quality wide angle lens at an affordable price, the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens is a great choice. In fact, we may like it even more than the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS...

Canon RF-S 10-18mm UNDERWATER Review & Results!!! [VIDEO]

The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM might be your new favorite lens for underwater. Ikelite President & CEO Jean Rydberg breaks down what we love about this lens and shares some stunning un...

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 with Canon RF Mount Underwater Review & Results

Douglas Klug tests out the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 lens with the Canon R7 in a variety of scenarios underwater in Bonaire. Find out what he thinks in terms of edge sharpness, port selection, zoom range...

Cruising Sea Turtle in Mexico with the Canon EOS R7 and Ikelite Housing [VIDEO]

Logan Wood followed the sardine run in Magdalena Bay, Mexico. In one of the calmer moments, an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle made a surface interval to check out its reflection in his dome port.

Canon R7 10-18mm Underwater in 4K at Magdalena Bay [VIDEO]

The Canon EOS R7 is capable of incredible still images, but what about video? Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood puts it to the ultimate underwater test while chasing down bait balls during the sard...