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April 3, 2026
On this week's list:
Soft coral photos are the crown jewel of any tropical dive trip, use our photo guide to getting the best shot. Full frame or crop APS-C sensor for underwater photography? See the full range of the OM System TG-7 with Ikelite Ecko Fiber Strobes underwater in Yap, Micronesia. Kate Terets brings fantasy to reality with her underwater portraits. Plus, dive into Josh Blank's fiber optic lighting system for underwater photography.
1. Soft Coral Cheat Sheet
A good shot of soft coral is the crown jewel of any tropical scuba trip, use this guide to help you translate these colorful ecosystems into a captivating scene that will steal the show.
READ MORE: Soft Coral Underwater Photography Camera Settings and Technique
2. Full Frame or Crop APS-C Sensor for Underwater Photography?
We're living in the golden era of photography with excellent image quality across full frame and APS-C cameras. Steve Miller shares why sometimes more isn't always better and that to get the shot you need to streamline.
SEE MORE: l Frame or Crop APS-C Sensor for Underwater Photography? [VIDEO]
3. OM System TG-7 + Ecko Fiber Strobes in Yap, Micronesia
Logan Wood explores the full range of the OM System TG-7 with Ecko Fiber Strobe and WD-3 Wide Angle Dome underwater in Yap, Micronesia.
READ MORE: OM System TG-7 + Ecko Fiber Strobes Underwater in Yap
4. Kate Terets Brings Fantasy to Life
Kate Terets, a San Francisco Bay Area-based fine-art underwater photographer, began her creative journey as a scuba diver capturing marine life and soon fell in love with portraying fantastical people underwater.
SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Kate Terets Between Fantasy and Reality
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