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Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo is the leading supplier of underwater imaging equipment. Locations: Monterey, CA, Derry, NH www.backscatter.com

10/29/2026

Sony underwater shooters, our prayers have been answered! No more lens adapters—Sony just dropped the new FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G lens.

We’ve been putting this long-awaited native full-frame fisheye through its paces in the waters of California, and the initial performance is incredible. With lightning-fast autofocus that locks onto fast-moving subjects with ease, razor-sharp center resolution, and punchy contrast, it makes your wide-angle and close-focus wide-angle subjects truly pop.

Read our full first-look review for all the details on housing port solutions and performance: Sony 8-14mm Fisheye Lens Underwater Review https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Sony-8-14mm-Fisheye-Lens-Underwater-Review

Head over to Backscatter.com to grab yours now!

10/22/2026

Want to stop autofocus hunting and capture sharper extreme macro shots?

Choosing the right water-contact optics is critical. We just released our breakdown of Nauticam’s SMC-3, MFO-1, and MFO-3 lenses. See the real-world field tests, working distance comparisons, and our tips for everything from blackwater diving to everyday macro.

Dive into the full review and test images here:
🔗 https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Nauticam-MFO-1-MFO-3-SMC-3-Underwater-Macro-Lens-Review

Ready to dive deep? Join us for the next meeting of The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS), hos...
10/01/2026

Ready to dive deep? Join us for the next meeting of The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS), hosted by Backscatter!

We are thrilled to present our guest speaker, Luiz Rocha, Chair of Ichthyology at the California Academy of Sciences, for his incredible, free talk: “Into the Twilight Zone: Exploration and Photography on Deep Coral Reefs”.

Discover the mesophotic “twilight zone”—some of the least explored and unprotected coral reef ecosystems on Earth. Luiz will share how his team of scientists uses technical rebreather diving to document biodiversity at challenging depths of 50 to 150 meters. You won’t want to miss these stories behind his most memorable images, capturing rarely seen habitats and species new to science, all while managing low light and complex camera systems!

📅 Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM Pacific Time 🎤 Presentation Starts: 7:30 PM Pacific Time

📍 Where: Join us in-person at Backscatter OR online via Zoom!

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83027518235?pwd=xWXqyGKBuNmmMDuqaypbhv9M1uvoTL.1
Meeting ID: 830 2751 8235
Passcode: 048632

See you there!

We took Sony’s new high-resolution beast, the a7R VI, beneath the surface to see what it can really do. From massive wid...
09/14/2026

We took Sony’s new high-resolution beast, the a7R VI, beneath the surface to see what it can really do. From massive wide-angle reefscapes to lightning-fast marine life, we put the 66.8MP stacked sensor, AI autofocus, and uncropped 4K 60p video to the ultimate test.

See the footage and find out if it’s worth the upgrade in our full hands-on review!

Check our the link in our bio or here https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Sony-a7R-VI-Underwater-Camera-Housing-Review

09/14/2026

We took Sony’s new high-resolution beast, the a7R VI, beneath the surface to see what it can really do. From massive wide-angle reefscapes to lightning-fast marine life, we put the 66.8MP stacked sensor, AI autofocus, and uncropped 4K 60p video to the ultimate test.

See the footage and find out if it's worth the upgrade in our full hands-on review!

https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Sony-a7R-VI-Underwater-Camera-Housing-Review

Dive Into the Art of Underwater Portraiture!Join us for this month’s NCUPS meeting featuring the incredibly talented Kat...
09/08/2026

Dive Into the Art of Underwater Portraiture!

Join us for this month’s NCUPS meeting featuring the incredibly talented Kateryna Terets (Kate UA Photography)! Based right here in the SF Bay Area, Kateryna’s work masterfully captures emotion, beauty, and personality beneath the surface by blending artistic vision with careful lighting.

In this exciting session, she’ll be sharing her story and diving deep into her approach, including:

- Creative lighting strategies for underwater environments
- Tips for working with and directing subjects
- The complete creative process behind her compelling, intimate portraits

Whether you're looking to improve your own underwater photography or just want to be inspired by stunning aquatic art, you won't want to miss this!

Where: Join us in-person at Backscatter OR online via Zoom!
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87366816446?pwd=uDAmLX6OuhV45vnCpYZNgvt1MS42u1.1
Meeting ID: 873 6681 6446
Passcode: 061494

09/01/2026

Introducing Backscatter’s In-Depth Underwater Strobe Review.

We spent hundreds of hours testing 20+ strobes so you don’t have to.

Our ground-breaking interactive strobe comparison viewer lets you compare the beam patterns and brightness of any two strobes side by side, underwater.

We didn’t stop at beam patterns and brightness. We put every strobe through the same tests to measure guide number, recycle time, color temperature, flash duration, and more.

This is our most in-depth resource yet for comparing underwater strobes before you buy.
Explore the comparison viewer, read all the details and see how your strobe stacks up.
https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Best-Underwater-Strobes-Tested

08/19/2026

Want to get perfect flash exposures with every shot using your Olympus or OM System TG camera? The Backscatter Atom Flash has you covered!

Get more from your Backscatter Atom Flash and Olympus TG with the right Smart Control TTL settings.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up your Atom Flash for accurate, automatic flash exposure, so you can get more consistent results in your underwater photography.

Check out the full guide for all of our Atom Flash how-to videos covering the key settings and features you need to get the most from your flash.:

https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Backscatter-Atom-Flash-How-To-Setup-Guide

08/14/2026

Did you know you can customize your Backscatter Atom Flash to fit your exact shooting needs?

In this how-to guide, we’ll show you how to set up Custom Mode and personalize your mode selection so you can get the most out of your Atom Flash.

Watch the full video here, then visit our article below for all of our Atom Flash video guides.

https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Backscatter-Atom-Flash-How-To-Setup-Guide

Get creative with us TONIGHT at June meeting of The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS), hosted ...
06/12/2026

Get creative with us TONIGHT at June meeting of The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS), hosted by Backscatter!

We're excited to have Ron Watkins presenting via zoom on in-camera tips, tricks, toys & techniques. We will also be hosting a watch party in the shop with drinks and snacks.

📅 Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM Pacific Time
🎤 Presentation Starts: 7:30 PM Pacific Time
📍 Where: Join us in-person at Backscatter OR online via Zoom!

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84553800196?pwd=h58ji6MfSBaAdbLYSJQ6RcitUetv87.1

Meeting ID: 845 5380 0196
Passcode: 978657

Award-winning underwater photographer, writer, speaker, and instructor Ron Watkins is an adventurer with a passion for capturing incredible images—and helping others do the same. As a Backscatter Photo Professional Affiliate, Ron leads photo trips, reviews gear, and teaches photography workshops around the world.

His work has earned honors from competitions including Underwater Photographer of the Year, Ocean Photographer of the Year, and Nature's Best Photography Awards. Through his photography and storytelling, Ron inspires others to explore, appreciate, and protect our oceans. 🌊📸🦈

See you there!

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