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Gabe DeWitt's Visions of Adventure, Underwater, and Outdoor Photography. From Mountain Streams to Magazines
Adventure Without Limits: Why Gabe DeWitt Trusts Outex for Photography. Photographer Gabe DeWitt captures light, curiosity, and adventure worldwide—discover why he trusts Outex to protect his camera and phone everywhere.
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Outex Phone Pro Underwater Housing Perfect for iPhone 16 Camera Access Control Button
The Outex underwater phone case is the perfect waterproof case for the iPhone, specially the new iPhone 16 models with the new camera control buttons. The malleable, universal Outex housing lets you control all of the buttons on any phone, and provide tactile rich feedback so you can fully utilize the camera control buttons of the iPhone 16 for customizable, direct access to your favorite camera phone features. The Outex waterproof phone pro case is not only malleable - it provides tactile feedback to take full advantage of the camera access control buttons scrolling, sliding, and pressing features in any environmental condition, even underwater. One of the beauties of the Outex case's built-in modularity is that it works for any phone, so it's backwards compatible, and future proof for different members of your family, or different phones in your collection over time.
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Over/Under Perfection – Amunì Media's Cabrinha Wing Shoot in Sicily
The Cabrinha wing collection shoot presented a technical and aesthetic puzzle: how to capture the same wing in both air and water—an over-and-under—or “split” shot. The solution? A dome port paired with a flat, mirror-like sea—only achievable under calm offshore wind conditions. Photographer Laci Kobulsky’s approach was precise. He chose the optimal time and place where the sea lay still, then strapped on his Outex waterproof housing with optical glass dome port (perfect for this exact scenario), plunging the lens halfway to invite that boundary between worlds. With stability and clarity, the dome port sculpted the shot: wings slicing air above, foil gliding below.
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The Lifelong Benefits of Exercise Start Before Birth!
As an Olympian turned master swimmer I’ve always know the physical & mental benefits of sports. It’s almost impossible to quantify the positive impact sports have had in my life. But while doing a photoshoot for a friend, musician, and master-swimmer Joanna Wallfish it occurred to me how little I knew about the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. So I called a childhood friend, Dr. Tathiana Parmigiano, who specializes in sports gynecology & obstetrics to discuss the topic and ask questions.
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Fujifilm selects Thibault Poinas & Remi Flament for GFX100 II camera launch, using Outex
Photographer and producer Thibault Poinas was recently commissioned by Fujifilm to create content for the launch of the GFX100 II to document the camera's capabilities as an imaging tool. Thibault is an adventurer, and chose canyoning as the backdrop for the project.
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SWIMMER Magazine features Olympic Swimmer, Outex co-founder
Swimmer magazine cover page article featuring Olympic swimmer and world record holder JR deSouza, one of the founders of Outex underwater housing imaging systems for cameras and smart phones. Swimmer magazine is part of United States Swimming. Outex is a Los Angeles, California based company making waterproof imaging products for content creators worldwide. For additional information visit www.Outex.com.
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Top 10 Secrets to creating stunning underwater content like the pros.
10 professional tips for getting stunning imaging results underwater, whether you’re shooting videos or still images. Learn the best techniques, camera gear, settings, and ways to improve confidence and unlocking your creativity while avoiding mistakes. Topics include best cameras, lenses, phones, waterproof housing, dome ports, lighting, and ideal settings and post production editing.
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"Telling Stories That Matter" Parts 1 & 2 Filmmaking Workshop by Cinematographer Michael O. Snyder
In this video workshop photographer & filmmaker Michael Snyder examines how becoming a great photographer means being a great visual storyteller. In this first part of the two-part “Telling Stories that Matter” series sponsored by Outex underwater housing systems, you will learn how to effectively tell stories from conception of an idea to completion of a project, including distribution.
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Summer 2024 Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced
Recently Announced Winners of the Outex, ProPrintsLab, WaterBear Underwater Photography Contest Announced in July, 2024. The gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention underwater photography winners of the ProPrintsLab WaterBear Outex contest were recently announced, winning prizes and bragging rights for the best aquatic images submitted. And they did not disaapoint.
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Underwater Camera Gear Awarded to Oceanographic Magazine's Photography Award Recipients
For the second time, Outex and Oceanographic Magazine are partnering to honor champions of underwater photography and environmental conservation. Outex is presenting various gifts and sponsoring ocean photography awards to recognize the outstanding imaging work these professionals produce on an ongoing basis. "As an underwater housing company founded by ocean lovers, we're happy to partner with a prestigious publication and support photographers, photojournalists, and cinematographers in our community, providing useful imaging tools for their camera gear in multiple environmental conditions." said Outex co-founder JR deSouza.
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Capturing the magic of ocean waves thru photography with Japanese artist Shun Natsui
Artist Shun Natsui captures the magic of ocean waves thru photography. His work has been featured throughout Japan, and Shun has released a book titled "Waves" in 2021. Shun uses the Outex underwater housing system to waterproof his various Hasselblad and Leica cameras and lenses, so he can retain tactile control and optimize his creative vision in any environment.
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Underwater wedding by photographer John Starrett makes the cover of Living Magazine
Underwater wedding photoshoot makes the cover of Living Magazine in Panama City Florida. Photographer John Starrett used the Outex waterproof camera housing system to assist in creating a magical underwater experience for this couple during the Covid pandemic, and the results landed the cover of the lifestyle Florida magazine.
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