Florida springs, a field guide to blackwater, the Little BRRmaid, and a Nikon Z 24-70mm

Florida springs, a field guide to blackwater, the Little BRRmaid, and a Nikon Z 24-70mm

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March 27, 2026

On this week's list:

Bill Hawthorne's Sony a7CR with Ecko Strobesnsystem is ready for anything the Florida Springs throws at him. Blackwater pioneer Jeff Milisen releases the second edition of his renowned book Field Guide to Blackwater Diving. Ariel "The Little BRRmaid" Gliboff showcases the beauty and diversity of cold-water diving. Setting up the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II lens in 200DL Underwater Housing. Plus, packing made easy for the OM System TG-7 Ecko Deluxe Kit.

 

 


1. Florida Springs

Bill Hawthorne's Ikelite DLM/A underwater housing for the Sony a7CR and Ecko strobes is ready for anything the Florida springs throw at him. Check out the camera, lens, and techniques that Bill likes to shoot and how Ikelite is there to bring his vision to life.

READ MORE: My Freshwater Ikelite System for Sony a7CR with Ecko Strobes // Bill Hawthorne's Underwater Photography Gear [VIDEO]


2. Field Guide to Blackwater Diving

Jeff Milisen releases the 2nd edition of his Field Guide to Blackwater Diving. Readers will be swept into the adventure of one of the most mysterious ecosystems on earth.

READ MORE: New Release: Jeff Milisen's Field Guide to Blackwater Diving (2nd Edition)

 


3. The Little BRRmaid

Ariel "The Little BRRmaid" Gliboff is an award-winning underwater photographer who holds degrees in Oceanography and Marine Biology. Ariel showcases the beauty and diversity of cold-water diving.

READ MORE: Featured Customers | Ariel Gliboff The Little BRRmaid

 


4. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II S paired with the Ikelite 200DL Underwater housing takes the topside workhorse zoom, underwater. 

SEE MORE: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 II S // Setting It Up 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

 


What we're reading

Divers urged to expose ‘one of ocean’s best-kept secrets

Scuba diving in cold weather

Two Scripps-named marine species make Top 10 List

 

 

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