Finding underwater subjects in the South Pacific, Canon 18-150mm behind the DLM 5516.15 Dome, Featured Customer James Huenergardt, Canon 100mm focus gear, WDHOF® scholarship and grant applications open now

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October 16, 2026

On this week's list:

Professional underwater photographer David Fleetham shares his tips for finding and shooting subjects underwater in the South Pacific. Canon RF 18-150mm lens behind the DLM 5516.15 Dome Port: edge sharpness results gallery. Featured Customer James Huenergardt's images tell a story. Canon RF 100mm macro focus gear installation guide. Women Divers Hall of Fame 2027 Scholarships and Training Grants applications are open now through November 30, 2026. 

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1. How to Find Underwater Subjects in the South Pacific [VIDEO]

Underwater Photography isn’t just about going down and shooting what's right in front of you. Small patches of the reef are teeming with life, if you know where to look. At Mantafest 2026, professional underwater photographer David Fleetham shared his top South Pacific dive tips and tricks for finding and photographing amazing underwater subjects.

SEE MORE: How to Find Underwater Subjects in the South Pacific [VIDEO]

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2. Canon RF 18-150mm Lens Behind the DLM 5516.15 Dome

This gallery gives you a good idea of the edge sharpness that this combination is capable of when the Dome Port with Zoom # 5516.15 is combined with the Extension # 5516.65 for use with the Canon 18-150mm lens.

SEE MORE: Canon RF 18-150mm Lens Behind the DLM 5516.15 Dome

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3. Featured Customers | James Huenergardt An Image Can Tell a Story

"There is something about being underwater that never gets old for me. I love the wildlife, the movement, the light, and the feeling that you never quite know what you are going to encounter."

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | James Huenergardt An Image Can Tell a Story

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4. Canon RF 100mm Macro Focus Gear Installation // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Sometimes you need fine-tune adjustments over your focus. See how easy it is to set up our Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens manual focus gear for those situations.

SEE MORE: Canon RF 100mm Macro Focus Gear Installation // 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

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5. Awards | Women Divers Hall of Fame 2027 Scholarship and Training Grant Applications Open Now

WDHOF® opens applications for the 2027 Scholarships and Training Grants. Nineteen categories of scholarships and grants are available. Applications are open through 
November 30, 2026.

SEE MORE: Awards | Women Divers Hall of Fame 2027 Scholarship and Training Grant Applications Open Now

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