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Underwater Photo Gear

Learn all about the best underwater photo gear in these tutorial articles.

These video tutorials and read the articles dive in-depth on strobes, video lights, how to choose the best underwater camera, wet lenses, housing maintenance and more!

You’re guaranteed to learn a lot, whether you’re researching your first camera system or looking for an upgrade.

Do you have specific questions? See my Virtual Private Photo Lessons page.

Enjoy!

Best Super Macro Diopters of 2021
Featured Underwater Photo Gear 

Best Macro Diopters of 2021

January 15, 2021March 9, 2021 Brent Durand

Complete buyer’s guide and comparison of the best super macro diopters of 2021, including pro photographer insights.

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Underwater Video Light Comparison 2021
Featured Underwater Photo Gear 

2021 Video Light Comparison

January 15, 2021March 9, 2021 Brent Durand

The best underwater video and focus lights of 2021. We review each light by price, lumens, best features and more.

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Underwater Strobe Comparison 2021
Featured Underwater Photo Gear 

Underwater Strobe Comparison 2021

December 15, 2020March 9, 2021 Brent Durand

A complete underwater strobe comparison and 2021 Buyer’s Guide for wide-angle and macro divers. This guide helps you find the best strobe.

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wet lenses for macro and wide-angle
Underwater Photo Gear 

Macro Diopters & Wide-Angle Wet Lenses

December 14, 2020January 5, 2021 Brent Durand

This article and video tutorial describe macro diopters and wide-angle wet lenses, how they work, when to use them, benefits, and underwater photo tips!

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how to pack underwater camera gear for travel
Underwater Photo Gear 

Packing Underwater Photo Gear

August 4, 2020December 16, 2020 Brent Durand

This detailed guide to packing underwater photo gear discusses the best way to pack your camera equipment for dive travel. Protect your gear and avoid fees.

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Video Lights vs Strobes; Why you Need Light Underwater
Featured Underwater Photo Gear Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Video Lights vs. Strobes: Why You Need Light Underwater

May 11, 2020March 11, 2021 Brent Durand

Everything you need to know about underwater video lights and strobes, how they work, how they attach, why you need lights, pro tips, and more!

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Featured Underwater Photo Gear 

How to Choose an Underwater Camera

April 5, 2020December 16, 2020 Brent Durand

This video and article share my tips on how to choose an underwater camera and housing.

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Best Fish ID Books
Underwater Photo Gear 

The Best Fish ID Books

December 24, 2019December 14, 2020 Brent Durand

A complete guide to the best fish ID books for underwater photographers. These books are essential for identifying marine life.

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Underwater-Housing-Maintenance-Tutorial
Underwater Photo Gear Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Underwater Housing Maintenance

December 21, 2019May 11, 2020 Brent Durand

This video tutorial shares pro tips for underwater housing maintenance, including best practices for o-ring cleaning, housing prep, travel and more.

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underwater video tripod on housing
Underwater Photo Gear 

How to Build an Underwater Video Tripod

March 20, 2018December 16, 2020 Brent Durand

This video is for the DIY divers. I explain how I created a custom underwater video tripod with rubber collar that rotates around the housing macro port.

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