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New imaging gear at GO Diving 2019
The new GO Diving show, held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry over the weekend had plenty going on for the underwater photographer or videographer with talks and workshops, the UPY Awards and also exhibition stands showing off their latest gear. I did a quick dash round the show to see what was shiny and new…
Ocean Leisure Cameras
There was lost going on and the stand was always crowded at the Ocean Leisure Cameras stand. Paralenz joined them, as did Nauticam. I caught up with Leo and he was keen to show me a new I-DiveSite SS-3 Symbiosis Compact Lighting System. It is a high quality compact combination video light and strobe. The strobe has a guide number of 20 whilst the video light is a 2800 lumen LED making it the ideal accompaniment to a compact camera system.It can easily be switched between constant lighting for video or strobe mode for photography. The constant light has both white and red modes or can be used as a focus light with auto-off function when the strobe fires. We cannot wait to get our hands on it to review it for Scubaverse…
For more information about Ocean Leisure Cameras visit their website by clicking here.
Nauticam
Nauticam joined OLC and Alex was also busy every time I tried to grab a word! Nauticam had the NA-LX100II housing on display, which takes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 II camera. The LX100II features a big sensor improvement over its predecessor giving its multi-aspect ratio sensor a resolution increase from 12.8 to 17MP. The NA-LX100II is Nauticam’s 18th housing for Panasonic cameras. Nauticam housings for compact fixed-lens cameras are able to to enhance these systems for underwater use through native support for our underwater corrective optics. Access to essential controls is paramount when capturing underwater images. The NA-LX100II places these controls within easy reach of the shooter’s natural hand position when using the housing. The LX-100II’s customizable buttons are fully accessible, allowing for the optimization of the NA-LX100II to the user’s needs.
Nauticam have also moved to more eco-friendly packaging for their accessories, moving away from the plastic wrapping they used to have, with accessories now on cardboard with tissue paper wrapping. It is a great more – well done!
For more information about Nauticam please visit the website by clicking here.
Anchor Dive Lights
The team from Anchor Dive Lights were on the stand next to us and the new 189 light we reported on from Boot seemed very popular indeed. This time their Goodman Glove caught my eye. It allows you to use a torch and still have both hands free! The glove goes over an existing glove or bare hand and it can be used with all their Series 1K handheld and umbilical lights. Maximum size for a light is 3cm in diameter.
For more information about Anchor Dive Lights please visit their website by clicking here.
HumanEyes
HumanEyes teamed up with Monty Halls and they shared a stand at the Go Diving show. HumanEyes make the Vuze VR cameras and underwater housings and had the new Vuze XR Dual VR Camera on show. we are delighted to say that we will be reviewing the Vuze XR camera for Scubaverse very soon!
For more information about the Vuze cameras visit the website by clicking here.
Aquatica Digital
It was great to see Aquatica at the show. Aquatica is a Canadian manufacturer of fine quality aluminum housings for underwater photography. Along with its two sister companies, Amphibico, the well established leader in the world of underwater video, and Technical Lighting Control, manufacturer of the original strobe arm that started it all, is dedicated to fulfilling your requirements in underwater imaging. They had the new 5HN Monitor on show which offers film makers a full HD 1920×1080 resolution screen to review their film whilst underwater.
For more information about Aquatica visit their website by clicking here.
Liquid Sports
Liquid Sports had a huge range of diving gear as well as the bigblue lighting range. They had a display of video lights that would tempt anyone wanting to add some light to their underwater imaging setup. I took a look at the impressive VL-33000P II video light which packs a serious 33,000 lumen punch for its size. It has a 160 degree wide beam, red light function, the power can be stepped down 4 times, giving it a 90 minute – 15 hour running time. It is super bright!
For more information about Liquid Sports visit their website by clicking here.
For more information about the GO Diving Show visit their website by clicking here.
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Santa Divers take the Plunge for Charity
Ho Ho Ho! Vobster Quay’s recording-breaking charity Santa diving event returns on Sunday 15th December 2024 for another round of festive fundraising frivolities. Run in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes, this ever-popular annual fundraising event aims to raise sack-loads of cash for these two very deserving charities.
Divers of all levels are invited to grab their Santa outfits – and as much festive cheer as they can muster – and head down to Vobster Quay near Mells, Somerset for a mass sponsored Santa dive in aid of charity. In previous years, the event has attracted divers from the far corners of the UK to join in the festive merriment for a final festive dive before the Christmas and New Year break. Back in 2015, the event smashed the world record for the most Santa divers with 188 divers taking to the waters donning their festive finery – a record that remains unbeaten to this day!
Vobster Santas isn’t just about setting records – it’s also about raising some serious cash for charity. Vobster Quay encourages all divers to get into the spirit of the season to raise much-needed funds for two very deserving charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes.
Through individual sponsorship and online donations, divers can invite their friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor them to plunge into the balmy waters of Vobster Quay dressed in full festive finery. Since the very first Santa dive in 2007, the event has raised over £52,000 for charity. “It’s been over 17 years since the very first charity Santa dive took place at Vobster Quay and every year the event just keeps getting bigger and better” enthused Vobster Quay owner, Amy Stanton.
“Vobster Santas is a great way for divers to say a massive thank you to the both the RNLI and Help For Heroes – two very deserving charities close to our hearts. We’re immensely proud of all that Vobster Santas has achieved and hope that even more divers will join this year’s event on Sunday 15th December. I’m confident that we can make Vobster Santas 2024 the biggest yet!”.
Divers wishing to participate can get involved by simply registering their attendance at
www.vobster.com/event-vobstersantas.php.
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