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Received from: Go Ask Erin

Backscatter Xterminator Editing Tool Launches

RC Astro and Go Ask Erin are thrilled to unveil Backscatter Xterminator (BSXT), a game-changing Photoshop plugin that eliminates backscatter from underwater photos with a single miraculous click.

A breakthrough for underwater photographers

Backscatter, the colloquial term for particulate matter suspended in water, has long been the bane of underwater photographers. Although many editing techniques exist to get rid of goo in underwater photos, nothing comes within light years of BSXT’s superpowers. 

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Another Successful MantaFest Hosted on Yap

(November 6, 2024 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 17th annual MantaFest, hosted by the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, has once again captivated underwater photographers, divers, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world. The event saw several returning participants, a testament to MantaFest’s enduring appeal as one of the Pacific’s premier dive photography events. 

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Received from: SeaLife Cameras

Sealife’s New Micro 3.0 Limited Edition Camera Gift Set

The camera is the latest and third generation of its popular permanently-sealed Micro camera series. The camera is leak-proof with no O-rings to lube or maintain, so there is never a worry about flooding the camera. 

Like its forerunners, the Micro 3.0 features an ergonomic, compact design with easy to-use controls and menus. The camera has a 16-megapixel Sony® CMOS image sensor and offers 4K ultra-high-definition video. 

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Received from: World Shootout

2024 World Shootout Competition – Final Call

The World Shootout Photography Awards 2024 is rapidly approaching its deadline. Only two weeks remain until you submit your breathtaking underwater photographs.

Celebrating 19 years of excellence, this prestigious competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and compete for cash prizes and dreamy rewards.

Enter your stunning images in 9 challenging categories, captured between November 2nd, 2023, and November 1st, 2024. 

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Received from: UW Photography Guide

2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced

The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – now in its 13th year!

The Ocean Art underwater photo contest continues to be the world’s most prestigious underwater photo contest with the largest endowment. This year’s competition features over $60,000 in prizes! The competition attracts amateur to pro photographers across the globe.

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Stunning Porfolio of Sunburst Images Wins the Underwater Awards Australasia 2024

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 of capturing the essence of this extraordinary realm, where every frame tells a story of the delicate balance and breathtaking beauty that characterises our oceans.

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Received from: SeaLife Cameras

SeaLife's New Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost Underwater Photo-Video Light Set

The light set’s revolutionary Color Boost feature enhances colors underwater.

The 5000+ lights offer a 90 CRI (color rendering index) with a proprietary LED array that closely simulates natural sunlight (A CRI of 100 would be just like outdoor daylight). Most other LED lights offer a much lower CRI, missing critical colors necessary to produce natural and colorful still images and videos. 

Pentax WG-1000

The WG-1000 is designed for casual underwater photography up to 15 meters (49.2 feet) deep or up to one hour of continuous operation.

 It is robust yet lightweight, making it ideal for both underwater and land activities. It is dust and stain resistant, and shockproof for drops up to 2 meters (6.5 feet). It features a four-times optical zoom (4.9mm to 19.6mm) and digital zoom extending up to 24 times, ensuring detailed shots. 

The 16.35-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor delivers sharp images.