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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.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
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