Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteSquid and other pelagic cephalopods- How to photograph them at night without scaring them away.How to photograph squid during night dives or blackwater dives- the ethical dilemma of lighting, the AquaExposure method, and camera settings for pelagic cephalopods.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteUnderwater cuttlefish: Photographing the mating ritual and colorful displays.How to photograph an octopus while diving- understand its color changes, choose the right camera settings to capture the colors, and avoid common mistakes that scare it away.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CostePhotographing an Octopus: Understand its behavior before taking pictures.How to approach and photograph an octopus underwater- understand its 3 behavioral states, choose the right angle, and respect the animal. Field guide by Benjamin Coste.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin Costevivo X500 Pro Max: the official launch confirms 17 stops, and a brand new variantvivo launched the X500 series on September 21, 2026, with a Pro Max sporting a new 200MP telephoto. The 17-stop teaser claim is confirmed. What it means for diving, no housing confirmed for this model yet.Read the article
Equipment5 min·Benjamin CosteAMX Teknology SPOOL 80 / ERGO-TEK: Review, Features, and Scuba Diving Opinions (2026)Full review of the AMX Teknology SPOOL 80 / ERGO-TEK finger spool. Analysis of the line, ergonomics with gloves, robustness, and a field test verdict from AquaExposure.Read the article
Equipment5 min·Benjamin CosteAP Diving Stage Bottle Parachute: Review, Visibility, and DSMB Parachute Opinions (2026)Full review and test of the AP Diving stage parachute- bottle stage parachute (140 cm). Analysis of visibility, inflation safety, and field verdict from AquaExposure.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteUPY 2027: how to prepare early using insights from the 2026 resultsUPY 2027 entries: analyzing 2026 winning photos and preparation strategy. Category selection, narrative curation, and common disqualification traps.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteParis Dive Show 2027: preparing a winning wreck photo for the competitionParis Dive Show 2027 photo contest: wreck theme. Composition, natural lighting, shooting angles, and jury expectations ahead of the November 15 deadline.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteEgypt Red Sea: photographing legendary shipwrecks from Sharm el-SheikhUnderwater photography guide in Sharm el-Sheikh: the SS Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and Ras Mohammed. Best dive seasons, natural lighting, and wide-angle techniques.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteAvelo System: diving without a BCD, genuine innovation or niche solution?The Avelo System replaces the traditional BCD and lead weights with the Hydrotank variable-buoyancy cylinder. Technical review, battery life, and photographer ergonomics.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteFoldable iPhone 18 Pro Max: keynote rumors and underwater feasibilityCould Apple introduce a foldable iPhone? Evaluating underwater housing feasibility, mechanical pressure constraints, and imaging potential for scuba diving.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteDivevolk SeaTouch 6 Pro Underwater Housing: 200 ft Scuba Dive Test & Full Review (2026)Divevolk SeaTouch 6 Pro scuba dive test: 200 ft (60 m) depth rating, enlarged touchscreen gel membrane for oversized flagships, and Kraken/SeaLife comparison.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteOPPO Find X10 Pro Max: triple 200MP sensors and underwater photography potentialOPPO confirms three 200MP cameras co-developed with Hasselblad on the Find X10 Pro Max. What we know, what remains unanswered, and underwater housing considerations.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteHalcyon Symbios: rebreather training now available across six agenciesHalcyon announces that the Symbios chest-mount CCR is now supported by GUE, IANTD, PADI, SNSI, SSI, and TDI. What this means for underwater photographers.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteOman Dhofar: photographing Arabian humpback whales and the great upwellingUnderwater photography in Dhofar, Oman: non-migratory Arabian humpback whales, the Khareef upwelling, and whale sharks. Seasonal guide and natural light approach.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteJordan Aqaba: complete underwater photography guide in the Red SeaScuba diving and underwater photography in Aqaba, Jordan: underwater military museum, Cedar Pride shipwreck, and coral reefs. Sites, seasons, and natural light advice.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteAzores: Underwater Photography of Cetaceans, Mobula Rays, and Pelagic SharksUnderwater photography in the Azores: sperm whales, blue sharks, and mobula rays on Princess Alice Bank and Mount Condor. Complete seasonal guide and ambient light settings.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteCanary Islands: Underwater Photography of Angelsharks, Basalt Columns, and PelagicsUnderwater photography in the Canary Islands: angelsharks, sea turtles, basalt organs of La Rapadura, and El Hierro pelagics. Complete site guide and ambient light settings.Read the article
Destinations5 min·Benjamin CosteMadeira: Underwater Photography of Dolphins, Garajau Groupers, and PelagicsUnderwater photography in Madeira: resident dolphins, Garajau marine reserve, Desertas monk seals, and pelagics. Complete dive site guide and ambient light settings.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteAir Management in Underwater Photography: Why Photographers Use More AirEffort, stress, and reflex breath-holding at the shutter: why photographers breathe faster underwater, and how to optimise your air consumption.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteNitrogen Narcosis and Underwater Photography: When Depth Clouds a Photographer's JudgmentNarcosis hits judgment before motor skills. Why narcosed photographers take risks they'd never take at the surface, and how to guard against it.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteDiver-Photographer Safety: The Risks Nobody TeachesUnderwater photography splits your attention and changes the risk profile of a dive. The 5 risks specific to photographers, how they work, and how to prevent them.Read the article
Techniques5 min·Benjamin CosteTest Poco F9 Ultra: Underwater Photography, Compatible Housings and 2026 ScorePoco F9 Ultra test: underwater photography and compatible housings. 200MP sensor, 8050 mAh battery, Kraken & Divevolk options, AquaExposure score 3.5/5.Read the article