ScubaLab First Look: The Newest Gear for Underwater Photographers
Looking to improve your underwater photography? Check out what's new in the world of accessories, courtesy of our ScubaLab director.
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Zach StovallNow you can get really close to the action with Backscatter’s new macro lens for GoPro cameras. Made with an aluminum frame and precision optical glass, the Macromate Mini threads onto Backscatter’s 55mm FLIP 3.1 adapter, which lets you easily change lenses and filters underwater.
Contact: backscatter.com
MSRP: $89
Zach StovallWonder what you need to bring out the most vibrant fluorescence of undersea critters? Try this from the company whose founder wrote the book (as in the PADI student manual) on fluorescence night diving. No room here for the science (there’s plenty on the company’s website), but the basics you need are this blue light and yellow mask filter.
Contact: firedivegear.com
MSRP: $194 plus shipping
Zach StovallWonder what you need to bring out the most vibrant fluorescence of undersea critters? Try this from the company whose founder wrote the book (as in the PADI student manual) on fluorescence night diving. No room here for the science (there’s plenty on the company’s website), but the basics you need are this blue light and yellow mask filter.
Contact: firedivegear.com
MSRP: $194 plus shipping
Zach StovallPart of a wide range of gear the company makes for water-sport use, this case is specifically designed to organize and protect your GoPro and accessories. Foam cutouts and mesh pockets are perfectly sized for a camera (and its waterproof housing), extra batteries, LCD screen back, remote control and accessories. There are also waterproof versions available.
Contact: sp-gadgets.com
MSRP: prices start from $39.99
Zach StovallThis versatile new 2,000-lumen LED photo/video/dive light has one-button control with three brightness levels and a rechargeable Li-ion battery that has a 60-minute burn time on high setting. Depth rated to 200 feet, the light has a quick-release, and easily attaches to all of SeaLife’s Flex-Connect components, including the new ergonomic handle.
Contact: sealife-cameras.com
MSRP: $449.95 (light and handle)
Looking to improve your underwater photography? Check out what's new in the world of accessories, courtesy of our ScubaLab director.
More from ScubaLab:
First Look: Dive Knives | First Look: Dive Watches | Underwater Hunting Gear