Underwater Photography

Introduction

If you've ever tried swapping a macro or wide-angle wet lens in the middle of a dive, you'll know the struggle. Wet lenses are either screwed on or completely off — and doing that underwater with gloves on, in surge, while trying not to lose a $400 lens into the blue, is nobody's idea of fun. That's where quick release adapters come in.

Quick release systems let you click a wet lens on and off with one hand — no threading, no fumbling. You drop in at the dive site with your wide-angle lens locked on, pop it off when you find a nudibranch, click the macro on, shoot, then swap back. It takes seconds and works reliably even with thick dive gloves.

Introduction

If you've ever tried swapping a macro or wide-angle wet lens in the middle of a dive, you'll know the struggle. Wet lenses are either screwed on or completely off — and doing that underwater with gloves on, in surge, while trying not to lose a $400 lens into the blue, is nobody's idea of fun. That's where quick release adapters come in.

Quick release systems let you click a wet lens on and off with one hand — no threading, no fumbling. You drop in at the dive site with your wide-angle lens locked on, pop it off when you find a nudibranch, click the macro on, shoot, then swap back. It takes seconds and works reliably even with thick dive gloves.

Introduction

The GoPro HERO series has long been the action camera of choice for underwater adventurers — and with the arrival of the GoPro HERO13 Black, the capability on offer has never been greater. Compact, rugged, and capable of shooting 5.3K video with HyperSmooth stabilisation, the HERO13 brings professional-level image quality to divers, snorkellers, and underwater explorers of every skill level. Compatible with the same ecosystem of accessories that has supported the HERO9 through HERO12, the HERO13 fits seamlessly into the range of solutions we've curated at Underwater Australasia.

The organisers of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2025—DPG, Underwater Australasia, and UW Images—are proud to announce the winners of the 2nd edition of the underwater imaging competition focused on the Australasian region. The winning entries were revealed on stage today, September 6th, 2025, at Go Diving Show ANZ in Sydney, Australia.

The competition called for passionate underwater shooters from around the world to submit their most captivating and compelling images and videos from the Australasian region. Shooters were invited to immerse themselves in the challenge

How a Wide Angle Lens Can Improve Your Action Camera Videos & Photos

Action cameras are great, and the technology inside these powerful cameras has come so far. However, there are some common issues users face when shooting underwater, which can be frustrating and ultimately leave you with substandard results. Thankfully, there are some great products to help you get the most out of your camera and deliver stunning results. In this article, we would like to share our experiences and knowledge in helping you with the best options for GoPro, DJI Osmo Action & Insta360 AcePro Cameras.

No matter what model of camera you are using from these three manufacturers, the same common issues and problems are present. Some of the most common issues are restrictive minimum focus, cropped field of view underwater, slightly out-of-focus images and non-vibrant colours. If you shoot photos or video,

The organizers of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2024—DPG, Underwater Australasia, and UW Images—are proud to announce the winners of the inaugural edition of the underwater imaging competition focused on the Australasian region. The winning entries were revealed on September 28th, 2024, at Go Diving Show ANZ in Sydney, Australia.

The competition called for passionate underwater shooters from around the world to submit their most captivating and compelling images and videos from the Australasian

Exploring Underwater Photography: Unleashing the OM System TG-7 with PT-059 Housing and Scubalamp Gear

Underwater photography continues to captivate adventurers and enthusiasts alike, offering a window into the mesmerising world beneath the waves. With advancements in technology, underwater photography has become more accessible and thrilling than ever before.

We find that people choose a compact set-up for a few reasons, not in the least to make travel/transport easier, but also when diving or free-diving compact can have great results and be much easier to handle whilst swimming or getting in and out of the water.

One setup we often end up suggesting, is the combination of the OM System TG-7 with the Olympus PT-059 housing. Using the Scubalamp

Smartphone cameras have become such powerful and high resolution cameras that many reconsider buying yet another camera when considering underwater photography.

The winners of the Third Annual Underwater Tour Awards have been announced. The prestigious annual international competition encourages and inspires passion for photography, exploration and discovery from behind the lens and helps raise awareness of the world’s incredible, fragile marine and aquatic inhabitants and their environments. For the first time the Underwater Tour Awards partnered with environmental education and action organisation, Take 3, and introduced a new novice category, The Take 3 for the Sea Contest. Proceeds from registration fees and additional donations were given to Take 3.

Led by Convenor Darren Jew, Canon Master and six-time winner of the AIPP’s Professional Nature Photographer of the Year, the international judging panel: Amanda Blanksby, William Tan, Dr Richard Smith, Russell Ord and Brett Lobwein

Underwater photography is extremely rewarding, but it can also be very frustrating. Wouldn’t it be great if underwater photography was as simply as using your smartphone? Well, it can be with the Sealife Sportdiver Smartphone Housing.