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April 17, 2026
On this week's list:
Why Aquatic Ecologist Bill Hawthorne's Ecko Strobes are pivotal to his underwater lineup. "The world's widest fisheye zoom lens" hits the waves, learn how to install the Canon RF 7-14mm lens in your DL or DLM underwater housing. Erica Sarters inspires connection and conservation. Matt Dowse shoots nudibranchs and leopard sharks all with the same Canon RF-S 18-150mm lens. Plus, tips for diving with an underwater housing for beginners.
1. 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.
READ MORE: Ecko Review // The Ultimate Compact Strobes for Underwater Macro and Wide Angle Photography
2. Canon RF 7-14mm Fisheye Setting it Up // Zoom Gear Installation [VIDEO]
![Canon RF 7-14mm Fisheye Setting it Up // Zoom Gear Installation [VIDEO]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0866/6704/files/Set_Up_Canon_RF_7-14mm_Fisheye_Blog_Cover_1024x1024.jpg?v=1776384442)
Canon has unleashed "the world’s widest fisheye zoom lens to date" and first native mirrorless fisheye zoom from a major manufacturer. See how easy it is to install the RF 7-14mm in your DL or DLM underwater housing.
SEE MORE: Canon RF 7-14mm Fisheye Setting it Up // Zoom Gear Installation [VIDEO]
3. Erica Sarters: The Blue Spaces That Connect Us
"While my classes taught me the science of the sea, I found another way to connect with the water through a camera lens." Erica Sarters shares a few of her favorite underwater photos that she hopes inspire connection and conservation.
READ MORE: Featured Customers | Erica Sarters The Blue Spaces That Connect Us
4. Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater Photo Gallery // North Solitary Island, Australia
Matt Dowse captures everything from tiny macro details to sweeping wide angle leopard shark and light ray shots with the ever-versatile and reliable Canon RF-S 18-150mm lens.
SEE MORE: Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater Photo Gallery // North Solitary Island, Australia
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