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UWP News from DEMA: Cinebags Underwater
A brand new piece of underwater photography gear was launched at DEMA by Cinebags Underwater. We chatted to Markus Davids about the new gear bag they launched called the CB70 Square Grouper.
The team have been designing bags for camera crews for over 15 years now, but recently discovered the need for a similar product for DSLR underwater camera setups. They have put all their knowledge and talents into the design of this new bag that will hold an assembled DSLR camera and housing, plus strobes, in a compact, tough and lightweight carry bag. On top of plenty of space for your camera rig, there are pockets for spares and accessories that are always good to have with you on the boat.
The bag also boasts a non-slip bottom, which means an end to your camera sliding from one side to another of a RIB, boat or camera table as you head out to the dive site. It has handles as well as a detachable shoulder strap making carrying your underwater camera setup much easier from car, hotel, dive shop etc to the boat. Brilliantly, the bag also doubles up as your own personal rinse tank, as you can fill it with water at the end of the dive to rinse your precious equipment. This will put an end to the issue of people dumping their own cameras, torches, mask and more on top your housing at the end of a dive when you would usually put it in a generic rinse tank.
There are future plans to make a sister, smaller bag for mirrorless and compact camera systems. Cinebags Underwater also make 4 different sizes of protective port cases which offer excellent protection for your dome and macro ports while you are travelling. Thick padding will protect the glass and these are far better than anything else we have seen on the market. They come with pockets for spare o-rings, grease and other small accessories. They also have a tool pouch, if you want a full matching set, which is great for all those allen keys, tools and bits and bobs that you do not want brushing up against housings and ports.
The CB70 Square Grouper bag is lightweight and folds up flat, taking up minimal space when you are not using it. It is a quality piece of kit that provides a great solution to the issue of protecting your gear when you are out of the water. We will be taking the bag on our next trip and will write up a review on Scubaverse later in the year. So watch this space…
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
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
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