Useful Tools

For safe transport and storage of fragile dome ports, CineBags created a specific case that will accommodate a dome port up to 9 inches in diameter, along with a cover and a shade.

To avoid the reflection and thus visibility of camera lens inscriptions and ring details in underwater images created with a wide-angle lens in a dome port, Ikelite offers a series of self-adhesive vinyl labels that can be easily mounted onto the lens.

The INON underwater tripod is a modular, highly customizable system that allows one to mount underwater housings of any dimension, weight and size to a tripod during underwater photo or video dives.

Originally designed for AquaTech’s series of surf housings, the leash comes in handy at times when an underwater photographer needs both hands free but does not wish to release pricey camera gear into the abyss.

Whilst nowadays most underwater shooters do their white balance correction during postproduction of images, there are still many shooting situations (such as several different light sources present in one shot) in which doing it “old school” comes with clear advantages and optimized workflow.

Whether you plan to “hitchhike the galaxy” or dive with your underwater camera gear, it won’t do to go without a towel.

Designed for image-makers who work extensively in the field and who do not want to always carry a laptop as storage device with them, Lacie has come up with the BOSS drive, which lets you backup files directly from SD cards (integrated SD card reader included) and other USB devices.

Underwater dome ports made out of acrylic do have their advantages but are prone to scratches, which then might affect images in a negative way.

To clearly identify your own underwater photo gear, especially on crowded dive boats or in dive centres highly frequented by underwater photographers, labelling your photography or videography gear comes in handy.

With the needs of underwater photographers who are frequent travellers in mind, Italian underwater photography gear manufacturer Easydive has designed a new, super-lightweight trolley.