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July 3, 2026
On this week's list:
Sony a7R VI makes an impressive underwater debut, see the amazing results from the vibrant reefs and legendary wrecks of Truk Lagoon. Upgrade your legacy 200DL or 200DLM underwater housing with the Fiber Optic Transmitter to start shooting lightning fast fiber optic strobes. Wendy Biscette's stunning underwater photos speak to the power of dedication when learning a new skill. Whether it's in the sunshine or below the waves, Steve Trombetta has his Sony a6700 to capture the memories.
1. Sony a7R VI + RC232 Underwater in Truk Lagoon // AMAZING First Results
There may be no better place on earth to test a new underwater system than Truk Lagoon. From colorful coral to dark wrecks, Truk Lagoon offers a variety of scenes and subjects to test the limits of your system. Nirupam Nigam of Bluewater Photo Store recently returned from a trip to Truk and shares the stunning results he got with the new Sony a7R VI inside a 200DL Underwater Housing paired with dual RC232 TTL Fiber Optic Strobes + Video Light.
SEE MORE: Sony a7R VI + RC232 Underwater in Truk Lagoon // AMAZING First Results
2. Fiber Optic Transmitter Installation // Update Your Ikelite Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
Most legacy Ikelite 200DL or 200DLM underwater housings that shipped with an electrical flash bulkhead can be converted to fiber optic strobe triggering quickly and easily. Logan Wood shows you how to upgrade your housing with a Fiber Optic Transmitter and hotshoe.
LEARN MORE: Fiber Optic Transmitter Installation // Update Your Ikelite Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
3. Featured Customers | Wendy Biscette Anything Is Possible Through Dedication
Wendy Biscette is a mostly self-taught underwater photographer from St. Lucia whose stunning photos speak to the power of dedication and persistence when learning a new skill.
SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Wendy Biscette Anything Is Possible Through Dedication
4. Featured Customers | Steve Trombetta In the Sunshine or Below the Waves
Whether it's in the sunshine or below the waves, you can usually find Steve Trombetta traveling with his Sony a6700 snapping memories to share with his family and friends.
SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Steve Trombetta In the Sunshine or Below the Waves
What we're reading
New 4-metre giant, 400-year-old creature discovered
14-year-old underwater photographer scoops top prize in prestigious professional competition
2026 Great Shark Snapshot Dates Have Been Announced
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