New "Pics or It Didn't Happen" t-shirt drop, USB-C bulkhead saves the

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June 5, 2026

On this week's list:

Show your true colors with our new "Pics or It Didn't Happen" merch drop. The USB-C bulkhead saves the day on an important underwater shoot. Henry Cooper shares his love of Southern California diving. World-class diving with photo pros at MantaFest in Yap, Micronesia. Ioannis Konstantidinis is part of the deep blue. And, replacing an ULTRAcompact locking mechanism tips from our tenured technician.

1. New Merch Drop! Pics Or it Didn't Happen T-Shirt

Any diver can surface with a story to tell... PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! This premium Comfort Colors t-shirt with a front pocket it garment dyed for that lived in feel and it's a great way to prevent a sunburn in-between dives.

SHOP NOW: Pocket T-Shirt Pics or It Didn't Happen Comic Book

2. RE-charge Between Dives // USB-C Bulkhead SAVES THE DAY!! [VIDEO]

Capturing the most exciting moments underwater can really drain your mirrorless camera's battery - especially if you're shooting high definition 4K or 8K video. There's only one easy way to top off the camera's battery in-between dives, and Ikelite VP John Brigham shows you how he does it when he's out on the dive boat for an important shoot.

SEE MORE: RE-charge Between Dives // USB-C Bulkhead SAVES THE DAY!! [VIDEO]

3. Featured Customers | Henry Cooper Lens of Coop

Dive into the underwater world of Southern California with Henry Cooper. His popular Instagram account is a mix of conservation content and great views and he brings it all to you with his Canon R7 and Ikelite gear.

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Henry Cooper Lens of Coop

4. Event | MantaFest 2026 | Yap, Micronesia August 22 - September 6, 2026

MantaFest in Yap, Micronesia August 22 - September 6, 2026

Enjoy two weeks of world-class diving among some of the most pristine coral reefs on earth. You'll get the opportunity to learn from award-winning professionals like prolific underwater photographer David Fleetham, filmmaker and Ikelite's Video Producer Logan Wood, and more. Plus, MantaFest hosts a photo contest with over $20,000 worth of prizes!

SEE MORE: Event | MantaFest 2026 | Yap, Micronesia August 22 - September 6, 2026

5. Featured Customers | Ioannis Konstantinidis Part of the Deep Blue

Ioannis grew up on a Greek island diving in the "deep blue" as often as he could. Now he's an oncology surgeon who spends his free time diving and photographing underwater.

GET TICKETS: Featured Customers | Ioannis Konstantinidis Part of the Deep Blue

5. Locking Assembly Replacement for an ULTRAcompact Housing [VIDEO]

The locking mechanism on our ULTRAcompact series housings has been long trusted for its durability in secure latching of our underwater housings for a wide range of point-and-shoot cameras, including the popular TG-series. In the rare instance that the locking assembly is broken, switching it out is an easy process. Tenured Ikelite Service Technician Steve Johnson shows you how to do it using a hammer, channel locks, and an (optional) pair of pliers.

GET TICKETS: Locking Assembly Replacement for an ULTRAcompact Housing [VIDEO]