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Award-winning photographer Michelle Valberg explores the unseen world of infrared underwater photography in Indonesia using her Nikon Zf, a Kolarivision infrared filter, and the Outex waterproof housing system. With optical glass ports ensuring uncompromised image quality and a lightweight, travel-ready design, Outex allowed Valberg to capture surreal, dreamlike images that reveal the hidden beauty of the ocean — in wavelengths invisible to the human eye.

Behind Me enseña — A Quiet Force in Frames There’s a hushed intensity to Reagan Matthew’s short film Me enseña. It doesn’t grab you with spectacle — it invites you to lean in. Shadows stretch; silence lingers; a gesture, a glance, a flicker of expression carries weight. The narrative feels less like a story told and more like a moment lived, lingering just beyond the edge of one’s attention. Matthew’s voice as a filmmaker is subtle but exacting. He trusts that the camera can convey what words cannot — the unspoken hurt, the tender reckoning, the moment someone learns (or is taught) how fragile our bonds can be. Me enseñabecomes a kind of visual parable: every cut, every hold, every nuanced shift in light or breath is deliberate. In those quiet places, the film finds its emotional gravity. It’s this sensibility — the confidence in restraint, the belief in image over exposition — that marks Me enseña as a work to watch and unpack.

Discover “The Man in the Yellow Cap,” a surf documentary filmed with waterproof camera housings that honors Encinitas waterman Mark Drewelow. The short film “The Man in the Yellow Cap” premieres in Encinitas to honor bodysurfing legend Mark Drewelow. Filmed using professional waterproof camera housings, the documentary captures his ocean legacy, community spirit, and the power of storytelling through surf cinematography.

See how world-renowned surf photographer Fred Pompermayer uses Outex to capture high-stakes imagery in extreme conditions. Learn why its lightweight, modular design and complete tactile control make it the ultimate choice for professionals who need to get the shot, no matter the environment.

Behind the scenes footage for the world's first consumer RAW Video Pro Res Solution, using the Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera, Atomos Ninja, Outex Pro Kit Underwater housing system, and Apple's Pro Res uncompressed RAW video. This is the Best Underwater Cinematography solution for the consumer market. When Nikon, Atomos, and Apple partnered up to showcase the first ever consumer solution for RAW video recording they wanted to do it make a statement. So they asked renowned Adventure photographer Lucas Gilman to create a showcase piece that would highlight this milestone in vivid ways. Lucas used the Nikon Z mirrorless cameras combined with an Atomos Ninja recorder, and Pro Res video to capture the first even consumer solution using native RAW video from capture thru delivery. When it comes to underwater cinematography Lucas quickly realized Outex may be the only solution available in the market. And it turned out to also be the best. Learn more at www.Outex.com

🎥 Marine Corps veteran, police officer, and filmmaker Mike Matsui took a creative leap while directing a music video for Of Mice & Men. His vision? Immersive underwater + rain sequences with his Red Komodo and anamorphic lenses. The challenge: protecting high-end gear in extreme conditions.The solution: the Outex Waterproof Housing. ✅ Universal camera + lens fit✅ Lightweight + portable✅ Affordable compared to bulky hard housings✅ Crystal-clear optical performance With Outex, Mike captured bold new visuals without fear—and the result, Troubled Water, became a fan favorite. 🔥 Whether you’re an aspiring music video filmmaker, a content creator, or a veteran chasing new dreams, Outex gives you the freedom to push creative boundaries while keeping your gear safe. 👉 Watch the video here: Troubled Water – Of Mice & Men

Lumix ambassador Mathew Sutherland directed the short film "The California Double" to feature the benefits of Lumix's latest camera - the GH5 Mk II - at Lumix's request. The  short film follows a love story between two people surfing and snowboarding in Southern California on the same day.  Mathew talks about using the Outex waterproof housing system as the only viable option in the planning stages, and how he ended up loving the system for its performance, versatility, and lightweight.

Meet JR deSouza, the multi-faceted visionary behind Outex. From his background as an Olympic swimmer to his success as a patent holder and non-conformist entrepreneur, JR’s diverse experiences shaped the invention of the world’s most versatile camera housing. Discover the story of how his passion for problem-solving and high-performance engineering led to a global revolution in environmental imaging and professional photography.

During the 2019 PhotoPlus Expo in NYC we had the chance to record a quick underwater photoshoot demonstration with professional photographer Ben Lowy and B&H Photo. Ben and Outex founder JR demonstrated the basics of a fashion shoot. Ben was using a Sony A9 with 16-35mm f/4 and JR an A7R3 with 16-35mm f/2.8. Both used the Outex Pro Kit Regular with 72mm and 82mm front glass ports, respectively, and Light And motion Stella 9600 lights. B&H shot above water footage with a variety of cameras.

Panasonic's new Lumix S1 Mirrorless Full Frame Camera advertisement features Outex underwater housing system.  Lumix tapped one of it's Ambassadors, award-winning cinematographer, professional photographer, and former Kitesurfer Jamie Hancock to showcase the S1 camera's new capabilities. Jamie created a short clip about his experience, and the Lumix Ad recaps it. below.

Outex underwater photographer Sarah Has never been one to seek attention or be in front of the camera, but her work speaks for her, and it's getting noticed.  ESPN asked her to capture Lakey Peterson's "expose" for its 2019 issue and Sarah delivers.  You can learn more about Sarah's history and use of Outex on her website SarahLee.Photo and on her Ambassador feature page.

Last year we were invited to help teach an underwater photoshoot at Sony's Kando 2.0 event in Monterey, CA with our Ambassador Daniel Woods. So we jumped at the change to participate at this year's #SonyKandoTrip in Sunriver, OR, with top creative minds from all over the world.