Underwater Photography Reviews

Camera Reviews

We work closely with the Bluewater Photo team to review all new cameras that have potential as great tools for underwater photography.

At UWPG we review new housings, cameras, lenses, strobes, video lights, focus lights, wet lenses, diopters and ports for underwater photo and video.

Best Compact Cameras of Summer 2016
We compare the best compact cameras for underwater photo and video, including specs, photos
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SeaLife Micro 2.0 Camera Review
16 megapixel high resolution power with Full HD video in a very compact, easy-to-use underwater camera
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Canon 80D Review for Underwater Photo & Video
Review and comparison of the 80D, featuring a 24.2 megapixel dual-pixel CMOS sensor, 45-point AF system, DIGIC 6 processor
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Sony a7R II Camera Review
In-depth review of the Sony a7R II with best lenses, comparison with other cameras and underwater housings
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Canon 5Ds Review plus 5D Mark III Comparison
Canon 5Ds camera review with 5D Mark III comparison by underwater photographer Ken Kiefer
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Nikon D500 Review
The long awaiting D500 finally arrives. Can it do ISO one million? See what the hype is about
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Sony RX100 IV Review
Features, Housings, Wet Lens tests, Underwater photos, plus slow motion video demo
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Sea Lions with the SeaLife Micro HD+
We test the SeaLife Micro HD+ with photos & video of fast sea lions in La Paz
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Announced
Olympus brings advanced 5-axis stabilization to their entry level mirrorless E-M10 camera
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Camera Review
Detailed impressions using the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera underwater
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Olympus Tough TG-4 Review
A review of the TG-4 and housing for underwater photo and video, including new RAW recording and Microscope Mode
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Best Cameras of Summer 2015
UWPG & Bluewater Photo owner Scott Gietler looks at the best cameras of Summer 2015 Including the Sony RX100 IV, Olympus TG-4, Canon 5DS R, Sony a7R II, Nikon D7200 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
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Nikon D810 review for underwater photography
A look at macro, wide-angle, lenses, focus & more
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Nikon D7200 DSLR Camera Preview
Upgrades include better low light AF, 60p video, larger buffer, WiFi and more
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Canon EOS T6s and T6i DSLRs Announced
Canon's Robust New Autofocus System is Passed Down to Entry-Level DSLR Line
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Announced
New Features & Specs Promise to make the E-M5 one of the Best Mirrorless Cameras for Underwater
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Canon 7D Mark II Review for Underwater Photography
UWPG tests the Canon 7D Mark II for wide-angle, macro and video, plus best settings and more
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Canon G7X Review
Review the Canon G7X for underwater photography
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GoPro Hero4 Review for Underwater Video
Review and guide to underwater video with the GoPro Hero4, including specs, shooting tips, maintenance, filters and accessories.
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Olympus E-PL7 first impressions review
Initial impressions of the Olympus E-PL7 camera, and comparison to the E-PL5 & E-M10
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Sony RX-100 III Review for Underwater Photos
Focusing on Underwater Photography and Video
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Canon 70D Review for Underwater Video
Lighting-Fast Autofocus, Smart AF Modes and Other Cool Features
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 In Depth Review
with E-M5 Comparison and Underwater Image Tests
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Nikon D600 / Sea & Sea Housing Review - Macro
Detailed Reviews of the Nikon D600 and Sea & Sea MDX-D600 Housing for Macro
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Initial Thoughts
First Impressions of Olympus' New Mirrorless Camera
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Nikon D600 / Sea & Sea Housing Review - Wide-Angle
Detailed Reviews of the Nikon D600 and Sea & Sea MDX-D600 Housing
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Nikon D7100 camera review & features
24 megapixels, no low-pass filter, 51 auto-focus points will make this a great camera for underwater photography
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Canon 5D Mark III Review
A first look at the Canon 5D Mark III from the perspective of an underwater photographer
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Initial Thoughts on the Olympus PEN E-PL5 & XZ2
A brief review of the Olympus PEN E-PL5 and XZ-2 cameras, as released after the Photokina show
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Canon S110 and Canon G15 mini-review
Revolutionary or Evolutionary? Read on to find out
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera Review
An underwater photographer's review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 mirrorless camera.
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Sony RX-100 review
A new leader in compact camera choices for underwater photography
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Canon S100: In-Depth Thoughts And Housing Reviews
Everything you need to know about the Canon S100 camera and the best housing options
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First Impressions: Nikon D800 and Ikelite housing
UWPG editor, Michael Zeigler, got a chance to take the Nikon D800 for a few dives in the new Ikelite D800 underwater housing.
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First Impressions: Panasonic GX1 Mirrorless Camera
Review of Panasonic's new mirrorless camera, the GX1, and its performance underwater.
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First Impressions: Using The Olympus E-PM1
Photographer Kelli Dickinson takes Olympus' latest camera out for a few dives to test its underwater performance.
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Canon S100 First Impressions
A diver's first impressions using the Canon S100 underwater.
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Canon G1X Review
Review of the Canon G1x for underwater photography, including auto-focus speed and macro tests
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SeaLife DC1400 Review
A look at the underwater camera that replaced the popular DC1200
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Nikon D7000 Review & Settings
A great camera for underwater photographers to consider Settings, sample photos, and reasons to upgrade
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