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Reflective Underwater Magic with Kristina Sherk
Underwater model and photoshop retouch expert turned professional photographer Kristina Sherk recently using reflective surfaces in a pool to create magic reflective images using the Outex waterproof housing system.
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Taming Inhospitable Camera Places w/ Pro Wildlife Photographer Dan M Lee
Pro photographer Dan M Lee uses Outex waterproof camera housings to protect his Nikon Z7II, Sony A9II, and Sony A7R4, along with various lenses; 14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, and 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 during a wildlife photography tour in Alaska. Environmental conditions can change quickly in Alaska, and you're often traveling in boats, water-landing planes, or trekking thru rough terrain. So it's important to protect your camera gear from the elements.
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Tomasz Rossa's Underwater Image Selected RF Photo of the Week
Rangefinder Magazine Photo of the week image by Tomasz Rossa. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV using Outex underwater camera housing and Canon 24mm f/1.4 lens at f/5.0, 1/100 of a sec. and ISO 400. "It was shot at night and I was lighting the scene with a Broncolor Siros L 800 strobe," says Rossa. "I cleaned up and extended the background in post."
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Alex Voyer Dives Into Teahupoo's Mythical Surf Break
Renowned professional photographer Alex Voyer, a long time Outex ambassador decided to pay a visit to Tahiti, he could not pass up an opportunity to visit one of the world's most famous surf breaks - Teahupoo.
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Zoologist photographer Vítek Lukáš makes a conservation impact
Award winning Zoologist photographer Vítek Lukáš dedicates much of his time and energy photographing animals in their natural environments without disturbing them. He relies on the Outex underwater housing system because of its optical quality, universal camera & lens fit, and portability.
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🌊 Making Waves: Team USA's Water Polo Co-Captains Dive into Style with JOLYN
The USA Women's Olympic Water Polo team has made the Los Alamitos Military Base their headquarters for their Tokyo Olympic Games training in recent months. Women's apparel brand Jolyn is launching a swim suit line with Maggie & Ashley, and invited photographer JR deSouza of Outex to help photograph the players and their new swim suits underwater.
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Making Waves with Professional Photographer Daniel Bommarito
San Diego based professional photographer Daniel Bommarito, together with his brother Jeff, have spent their lives exploring natural landscapes and creating artist photography. Never settling for the ordinary, Daniel discovered Outex years ago while looking for professional solutions that would enable him to push his boundaries in any environmental condition; dirt, dust, sand, mud, or in the water.
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Fuji Photographer Per Rasmussen Uses GFX+Outex for Special Print
Fuji photographer Per Rasmussen uses his Fuji GFX, 32-64mm, and Outex underwater housing system for this Special Photo Print as a partial sunscreen filter at our local sport centre in Denmark. Per was tasked with creating an image that would serve to both block the sunlight, as well as educate/entertain patrons nearby. He chose a swimmer to make the picture more interesting and unique.
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Sony A1 Review: Underwater Test with Outex Housing
Award-winning photographer Jason Vinson put the Sony A1 through its paces for FStoppers using the Outex Camera Pro Kit underwater housing — testing low light, extreme contrast, and resolution in demanding aquatic environments.
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Using ND Filters and Polarizers with Outex: Four Configuration Options
Use ND filters and polarizers with Outex through four configurations: open-front protection for above-water shooting, externally mounted filters, filters inside a dome, or filters between the lens and flat port. Learn the fitting and sealing requirements for each.
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Underwater Flash & Strobe Tutorial | Gutierrez Photography
Rebecca and Marco Gutierrez of Gutierrez Photography in Alaska share a step-by-step video tutorial on using flash, strobes, triggers, and tethering for underwater photography with the Outex waterproof housing system. The tutorial covers Canon cameras, Elinchrom Style 1200 RX strobes, and wired cable adaptors — with gear lists and tips for differentiating professional underwater portrait work.
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Photojournalists Ben Lowy & Marvi Lacar document Turtle Cold Stun in Texas
While Texas suffered through freezing temperatures and a disabled power grid, Sea Turtle Inc., a volunteer organization fought to save the lives of thousands of cold stunned sea turtles stranded on the shores of the state. With the help of a community of volunteers, Sea Turtle, sheltered around 5500 turtles so they could later re release them into the wild. The efforts were captured by professional photographers and photojournalist couple Ben Lowy and Marvi Lacar, using Sony cameras and the Outex underwater housing system.
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