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Mares Matrix Test: The matrix display serving navigation.
Discover our Mares Matrix dive computer review! This watch-style computer features a full dot matrix display, 3D compass, and rechargeable battery.
Mares Nemo Wide 2 Test: An evolution with continuity.
Our complete review of the Mares Nemo Wide 2. The second generation of the famous widescreen computer, offering a redesigned display and built-in stopwatch.
Mares Nemo Wide Dive Computer Test: The Panoramic Screen Par Excellence
Our full review of the Mares Nemo Wide. A classic dive computer, famous for its ultra-readable giant screen, 4-button navigation, and 3-gas management.
Mares Puck 4 Test: The Bühlmann algorithm is now accessible to everyone.
Review of the Mares Puck 4 dive computer. Learn how its Bühlmann algorithm and built-in Bluetooth are changing entry-level diving.
Mares Puck Lite review: The affordable Bluetooth dive computer for beginners.
Discover our Mares Puck Lite review! This affordable and user-friendly dive computer is perfect for beginner divers.
Mares Puck Pro Plus Review: The Reliable Companion for Learning and Recreation
Full review and test of the Mares Puck Pro Plus, the ideal dive computer for beginners and recreational divers. Reliability and simplicity at an entry-level price.
Mares Quad 2 Test: The large-screen dive computer and Trimix functionality.
Mares Quad 2 review: segmented screen, Bühlmann algorithm, 5 gas Trimix, native Bluetooth. Read the AquaExposure verdict!
Mares Quad Air Test: Absolute readability for integrated air systems.
Comprehensive review of the Mares Quad Air dive computer. Features a large segmented screen, wireless air management, and an RGBM algorithm. Expert opinion from AquaExposure.
Mares Quad Test: The large screen for improved readability.
Discover our detailed review of the Mares Quad dive computer. Features a large LCD screen and RGBM algorithm for ultimate visual comfort.
Mares Sirius dive computer review: A device for both technical and recreational diving.
Discover the Mares Sirius dive computer watch, perfect for advanced recreational and technical diving. Features Bühlmann algorithm, air integration, and AquaExposure.
Mares Smart Air Test: The leisure smartwatch with air management features.
Discover our detailed Mares Smart Air review! This dive computer watch features air management, a RGBM algorithm, and excellent battery life.
Mares Smart Watch Review: The computer watch that focuses on the essentials.
Review of the Mares Smart dive computer watch. Features RGBM algorithm and freediving mode. Detailed review by Benjamin for AquaExposure.
Oceanic VEO 4.0 Test: The choice of a dual algorithm.
Our comprehensive review of the Oceanic VEO 4.0 dive computer. Versatile with Bluetooth, triple gas support, and Oceanic's renowned dual algorithm.
Review of the Cressi Leonardo: Is this single-button ancestor still worth it?
Complete review of the Cressi Leonardo dive computer. Is it still worth buying compared to the Donatello? Find out!
Review of the Cressi Michelangelo: Is it an affordable multi-gas regulator?
Complete review of the Cressi Michelangelo. Analysis of the Cressi RGBM algorithm, its dual-gas management capabilities, its screen, and its replaceable battery.
Review of the Garmin Descent G1: A dive computer disguised as an affordable watch.
Our technical review of the Garmin Descent G1 dive computer watch. Monochrome but powerful, it handles Trimix and CCR diving.
Review of the Garmin Descent G2: The AMOLED screen finally arrives in a compact form factor.
Technical review of the Garmin Descent G2 smartwatch computer. Features AMOLED screen, 100m depth rating, Trimix/CCR support, but no air integration.
Review of the Garmin Descent Mk3: The perfect compromise without air integration?
Technical review of the Garmin Descent Mk3 (43mm): a bright AMOLED Trimix computer, certified to 200m, without air integration.
Review of the Mares Quad Ci: The large color display takes it to the next level.
Complete test sheet for the Mares Quad Ci. MIP screen with 8 colors, Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm, air management, and review by Benjamin for AquaExposure.
Review of the Shearwater Peregrine: The go-to recreational dive computer?
Full review of the Shearwater Peregrine dive computer. Color screen, Bühlmann algorithm, and excellent ergonomics: is it worth the price for recreational divers?
Review of the Shearwater Tern: Excellent AMOLED technology now within reach.
Comprehensive review of the Shearwater Tern dive computer. Discover why this compact computer is ideal for recreational divers seeking readability without breaking the bank.
Review of the Shearwater Tern TX: AMOLED excellence on your wrist?
Comprehensive review of the Shearwater Tern TX dive computer. AMOLED screen, compact watch design, and Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm: a new recreational standard?
Review of the Suunto D4i Novo: The dive watch for leisure diving and freediving.
Comprehensive review of the Suunto D4i Novo. Analysis of its RGBM algorithm, freediving mode, wireless air integration, and LCD screen.
Review of the Suunto EON Steel Black: A close look at the ultimate technical dive computer.
Comprehensive review of the Suunto EON Steel Black. Discover how its Bühlmann ZHL-16C integration and 20-gas management revolutionize this tec computer.
Review of the Suunto Vyper Novo: A logical evolution for recreational divers?
Comprehensive review of the Suunto Vyper Novo. Analysis of its RGBM algorithm, 3D compass, multi-gas management, and integrated air system.
Scubapro A2 Test: The technical watch that hides its capabilities well.
Detailed review of the Scubapro A2 dive computer. Analysis of algorithms, multi-gas features, battery life, and air integration.
Scubapro Aladin A1 Dive Computer Review: The Essentials for Beginners in Diving.
Detailed review of the Scubapro Aladin A1 dive computer. Perfect for beginners using Nitrox, with reliable Scubapro quality.
Scubapro Aladin Sport Matrix Test: The reassuring hybrid.
Detailed review of the Scubapro Aladin Sport Matrix dive computer. Analysis of its multi-gas algorithm, integrated compass, and hybrid display.
Scubapro Galileo 2 (G2) Test: The Color Screen Serving Committed Diving
Detailed review and assessment of the Scubapro Galileo 2 (G2) dive computer. Analysis of the algorithm, color screen, multi-gas capability, and air integration.
Scubapro Galileo 3 (G3) review: powerful tech in a watch format.
Detailed review of the Scubapro Galileo 3 dive computer. Analysis of algorithms, battery life, air integration, and screen for demanding divers.
Scubapro Galileo HUD Review: Head-up display technology reimagined.
Detailed review of the Scubapro Galileo HUD. Discover its head-up display, adaptive algorithm, and wireless air integration features.
Scubapro Luna 2.0 AI dive computer review: Absolute readability for recreational divers.
Detailed review of the Scubapro Luna 2.0 AI dive computer. Large monochrome display, air integration, and Gradient Factors algorithm.
SEAC Action HR dive computer review: A return to basics.
Comprehensive review of the SEAC Action HR dive computer. A reliable and affordable option perfect for recreational diving and freediving.
SEAC Guru dive computer review: The complete technical watch.
Our detailed review of the SEAC Guru dive computer watch. Features a 3D compass, rechargeable battery, and wireless air integration.
SEAC Partner Test: The essentials of freediving at an unbeatable price.
Discover our comprehensive review of the SEAC Partner dive computer. Affordable, lightweight, and essential for safe freediving sessions.
SEAC Screen Test: Maximum readability underwater.
Our comprehensive review of the SEAC Screen dive computer. A large-screen device offering instant data readability without breaking the bank.
SEAC Tablet Review: Multi-gas, Bluetooth and Air Integration for Evolving Divers
Full test of the SEAC Tablet: Bühlmann ZHL-16C, 3 gases, Bluetooth, 600 dives on a CR2450 battery. Our detailed review for the advanced Nitrox diver.
Shearwater Perdix 2 Test: The ultimate computer for technical diving.
Comprehensive review of the Shearwater Perdix 2 dive computer. Titanium case, Bühlmann algorithm, Trimix support, and air integration for up to 4 tanks. The ultimate dive computer?
Shearwater Teric Review: Is this the ultimate dive computer?
Full review of the Shearwater Teric, the technical diving computer. Features include an AMOLED screen, Trimix management, rebreather (CCR) mode, and battery life.
Suunto D4i Review: The original in watch form faces the test of time.
Comprehensive review of the classic Suunto D4i dive computer. Is this RGBM-based, air-integrated device still a good option today?
Suunto D5 Review: A colorful dive computer, a reliable companion under pressure?
Complete review of the Suunto D5. Evaluation of the RGBM 2 algorithm, color screen readability, battery life, and air integration for recreational divers.
Suunto D6i Novo Review: The stainless steel watch for demanding divers.
Comprehensive review of the Suunto D6i Novo. Analysis of its 3D compass, stainless steel build with sapphire glass, RGBM algorithm, and multi-gas management.
Suunto DX Review: The titanium watch for the eco-conscious user.
Comprehensive Suunto DX review. Compatibility with CCR, Trimix management, titanium casing, Fused RGBM algorithm, and 3D compass analysis.
Suunto EON Core review: The best color compromise?
Full review of the Suunto EON Core, a compact color dive computer. Features include Bühlmann 16 GF algorithm, TFT display, multi-gas management, Trimix, and CCR support.
Suunto Ocean Review: The ultimate outdoor watch for underwater use?
Comprehensive review of the Suunto Ocean dive computer. Features include Bühlmann 16 GF, AMOLED screen, air integration, and extended battery life.
Suunto Zoop Novo review: Is it still worth buying this classic?
Complete review and test of the Suunto Zoop Novo, the entry-level dive computer par excellence. Analysis of its RGBM algorithm, LCD screen, and battery life.
Google Pixel 8 Pro for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Google Pixel 8 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
Google Pixel 8 underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Google Pixel 8 underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
Google Pixel 9 Pro underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Google Pixel 9 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL underwater camera test. Natural light performance, AquaExposure score, housing options. Read before you buy!
Honor Magic V3 underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Honor Magic V3 underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
Huawei Mate 80 Pro underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
Huawei P60 Pro underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Huawei P60 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
iPhone 15 Plus for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
iPhone 15 Plus underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
iPhone 15 Pro for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
iPhone 15 Pro underwater camera test in natural light. AquaExposure score: 3.7/5. Cases available. Read before you buy!
iPhone 15 Pro Max for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
iPhone 15 Pro Max underwater camera test in natural light. AquaExposure score, review, available cases. Read before you buy!
iPhone 15 underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
iPhone 15 underwater camera test: AquaExposure 3.0/5. No native ProRAW, limited USB-C 2.0, aluminum body. Read our review before buying used.
iPhone 16 Plus underwater photography: our 2026 review.
iPhone 16 Plus underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
iPhone 16 Pro for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
iPhone 16 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
iPhone 16 Pro Max for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Underwater iPhone 16 Pro Max camera test in natural light. AquaExposure score, condensation check, available housings. Read before buying!
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion underwater camera test. Natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
Nothing Phone 2 underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Underwater photo test of the Nothing Phone 2 in natural light. AquaExposure score: 2.9/5. Cases available. Read before buying!
Oppo Reno 14 Pro: A deep dive into its camera capabilities - our 2026 review.
Oppo Reno 14 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and housing options. Read before you buy!
Poco F6 Pro for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Poco F6 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available cases. Read before you buy!
Poco F7 Ultra underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Poco F7 Ultra underwater camera test in natural light. AquaExposure score, review, and available cases. Read before you buy!
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra underwater camera test. Natural light performance, AquaExposure score, cases available. Read before you buy!
Samsung Galaxy S23 underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Samsung Galaxy S23 underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, cases available. Read before you buy!
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, cases available. Read before you buy!
Samsung Galaxy S25+: Underwater photography review - our 2026 test.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, cases available. Read before you buy!
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for Underwater Photography: Our 2026 Review
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review for natural light underwater photography. AquaExposure score, verdict, compatible housings. Read before you buy.
Condensation and Overheating of Smartphones Underwater: The Physics of the Housing
Why does your iPhone overheat or fog up inside its underwater housing? Understand the dew point and ProRes recording with an instructor's field guide.
Vivo X100 Pro underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Vivo X100 Pro camera review: underwater testing reveals a score of 3.7/5. Features a 1-inch Zeiss sensor, native RAW on all lenses, and a Si-C battery. Full review.
Vivo X100 Ultra underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Vivo X100 Ultra underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, and available housings. Read before you buy!
Vivo X200 Pro underwater photography review: our 2026 test.
Vivo X200 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, housing options. Read before you buy!
Xiaomi 14 Ultra underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, verdict & housings. Read before you buy!
Xiaomi 14T Pro underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Xiaomi 14T Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance, AquaExposure score, housing options. Read before you buy!
Xiaomi 15T Pro for Underwater Photography: Our 2026 Review
Xiaomi 15T Pro underwater photography test in natural light. AquaExposure score, verdict, compatible housings. Read before you buy.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra for Underwater Photography: Our 2026 Review
Xiaomi 17 Ultra review for natural light underwater photography. AquaExposure score, verdict, compatible housings. Read before you buy.
The Ink #9 - For a century, we only knew her dead. This year, a camera watched her live.
A goblin shark filmed alive for the first time, a ghost great white found in the Mediterranean, Trinidad explores its own abyss. The Ink #9, July 2026.
Air Management in Underwater Photography: Why Photographers Use More Air
Effort, stress, and reflex breath-holding at the shutter: why photographers breathe faster underwater, and how to optimise your air consumption.
Nitrogen Narcosis and Underwater Photography: When Depth Clouds a Photographer's Judgment
Narcosis hits judgment before motor skills. Why narcosed photographers take risks they'd never take at the surface, and how to guard against it.
Diver-Photographer Safety: The Risks Nobody Teaches
Underwater 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.
Cleaner Shrimp: Photographing Behaviour Up Close
How to photograph cleaner shrimp and their cleaning stations: read the behaviour, position yourself without disrupting, and capture the moment of care.
Photographing Seahorses: Technique, Approach and Ethics
How to photograph a seahorse without stressing it: where to find them, how to approach, which settings in natural light and which ethical limits to respect.
Sessile Life Underwater: Photographing Bryozoans, Tunicates and Sponges
Bryozoans, tunicates and sponges: the most patient macro subjects in the ocean. How to identify, compose and light them with zero impact on the fragile reef.
Finding Your Macro Subjects on a Dive: the Art of Spotting and Patience
The macro subject does not come to you, you must find it. Spotting techniques, micro-habitats and animal associations so you never surface empty-handed.
Macro With a Smartphone and a GoPro: the Wet Lens Changes Everything
Shoot underwater macro without a 3000-euro mirrorless: how close-up wet lenses turn a smartphone or a GoPro into a macro tool, and where their real limits sit.
Underwater Macro Beyond Nudibranchs: 15 Hidden Subjects Nobody Photographs
15 overlooked underwater macro subjects: where to find them, how to frame them, their difficulty. Renew your inspiration on the same reefs everyone swims past.
Beyond Egypt: Sudan and Djibouti, the Wild Red Sea (2026 status)
Sudan closed in 2026, Djibouti open in winter for whale sharks. The honest state of the wild alternatives to Egypt for underwater photography, by an instructor.
Canary Islands: El Hierro and Lanzarote, Dive Photography 4h from Belgium
Canary Islands for underwater photography: El Hierro and its marine reserve, Lanzarote and the Museo Atlantico. Year-round destination, no long-haul flight.
Malta and Gozo: Underwater Photography of Wrecks, Caves and Mediterranean Light
Malta and Gozo for underwater photography: cave technique, the Um El Faroud and P29 wrecks, natural light and travel logistics from Belgium. Instructor guide.
Buddy Diving as an Underwater Photographer: Communication and Hand Signals
Buddy diving as an underwater photographer changes everything: roles, signals, protocols. Practical guide to keeping your buddy safe and informed underwater.
SEAC Action HR Dive Computer Review: The Bühlmann Algorithm in an Ultra-Robust Watch
Detailed review and test of the SEAC Action HR dive computer. An affordable watch format, highly resistant (HR coating) and powered by the Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm.
Cressi Goa Dive Computer Review: The Ultra-Compact Watch-Computer for Leisure and Freediving
Detailed review and test of the Cressi Goa dive computer. An affordable watch format, featuring the RGBM algorithm, ideal for recreational divers and freedivers.
Cressi Giotto Dive Computer Review: The Classic 3-Button for Recreational and Decompression Diving
Detailed review and test of the Cressi Giotto dive computer. Discover its 3-button interface, RGBM algorithm, and multi-gas management for Nitrox.
Pre-Dive Checklist for Underwater Photographers: 10 Minutes That Change Everything
The complete pre-dive checklist for underwater photographers: gear, housing seal, safety, camera settings, and buddy briefing. Nothing forgotten in 10 minutes.
Diving in Belgium : The Best Sites to Train for Underwater Photography
Belgium diving sites for underwater photography training: Nemo 33, Eau d'Heure, Floreffe quarries, Spontin. Why cold water builds better photographers.
Dive Photography Travel Checklist : 50 Things You Should Never Forget
The complete checklist for dive photography travel: 50 must-check items organised by category, printable, designed to be ticked the night before.
DAN First Aid Kit for Scuba Diving Travel : What to Pack as a Photographer
DAN Europe first aid kit for dive travel photographers: recommended contents, oxygen kit, photographer-specific additions. Oxygen Provider training guide.
Insta360 AquaVision 3.0: revolution or marketing move?
AquaVision 3.0 works well for snorkelling and clear shallow water. Past 10 metres or in murky conditions, it struggles. What manual white balance and post-processing still do better.
Insta360 Dive Buddy: filming underwater without disturbing marine life
The Insta360 Dive Buddy automates the core principle of underwater photography: place your camera, step back, let life come to you. What it actually changes underwater.
Insta360 X5 Invisible Dive Case Pro: why you should not replace it with a generic housing
The X5 Invisible Dive Case Pro is not just a waterproof shell. Corrected optics, extreme mechanical resistance: why going generic is a false economy that shows up in every image.
Sony RX10 V: the 1-inch sensor bridge camera that returns after 9 years
The Sony RX10 V revives the 1-inch bridge camera after a 9-year gap. No housings available yet, the 600mm zoom is irrelevant underwater, but the stacked sensor changes the equation. What it means for underwater photography.
Save-a-dive kit: 10 essential parts for underwater photographers
Save-a-dive kit for underwater photographers: the 10 essential parts, where to store them, and how one O-ring can save or ruin your whole trip.
Diving insurance and photo gear: DAN, travel policy or health cover?
Diving abroad with photo equipment: DAN Europe, standard travel insurance or health cover? An honest comparison to choose the right protection.
Cabin or hold: how to distribute your photo and diving gear
Cabin or hold for your underwater photo gear? Full strategy: what to protect in cabin, what can go in hold, and how to handle lithium batteries on planes.
SeaLife 67mm Macro Lens: What It Solves and What It Doesn't
The SeaLife 67mm +6 macro lens lets you focus as close as 5 cm underwater with a smartphone in a SportDiver housing. The real limitation is the autofocus you cannot control. A clear-eyed look at what works and what doesn''t.
SeaLife Micro 3.0 Reef Edition: The Underwater Camera That Dives Without Fuss
The Micro 3.0 Reef Edition is permanently sealed to 60 meters with no O-ring to maintain. Wide-angle dome lens included, 16MP, 4K, RAW support. At 1129 euros, who is this camera actually for?
SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 1200: A Dive Light, Not a Photo Light
The Sea Dragon Mini 1200 produces 1200 lumens in a 6-degree spot beam, depth-rated to 100 meters, at $139.95. Its strengths for navigation diving, its limits for photography, and exactly who it is built for.
SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 1600: 400 More Lumens, Even Narrower Beam
The Sea Dragon Mini 1600 reaches 1600 lumens with a 4.5-degree beam underwater. More powerful than the Mini 1200, more focused, slightly shorter runtime. When to choose the 1600 over the 1200.
SeaLife SportDiver 2026: What Actually Changed in the Revised Housing
The 2026 SportDiver features a redesigned electronic module that stays sealed even with the door open. What changed, what stayed the same, and who should buy it at 299 euros.
SeaLife SportDiver Pro 2500 Set: When Continuous Light Changes Everything
The SportDiver Pro 2500 Set pairs the SportDiver housing with the Sea Dragon 2500 photo-video light. What underwater light actually changes below 5 meters, and whether this bundle is right for your setup.
SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Duo 5000 Set: Two Lights, One System, 5000 Lumens
The SportDiver Ultra Duo 5000 Set combines the SportDiver Ultra housing with two Sea Dragon 2500 lights for symmetric 5000-lumen illumination at 1229 euros. Who needs two lights and when does it justify the investment?
Understanding the Cressi RGBM Algorithm: Review, Safety, and Settings
Complete analysis of the Cressi RGBM decompression algorithm. How it works, conservatism (Safety Factor), deep stops, and instructor review.
SeaLife SportDiver 2026: The Updates Are Real, the Limits Too
SeaLife relaunches the SportDiver in July 2026 with 7 new products via SCUBAPRO. An honest review of improvements and field limitations - and why AquaExposure still recommends DiveVolk for training.
Task Loading in Dive Photography: Understanding and Preventing Cognitive Overload
Underwater photography overloads the brain with simultaneous tasks. Mechanisms, warning signs, and techniques to stay safe while improving your images.
Nitrox and PpO2: Why do PADI/SSI limit it to 1.4 bar when FFESSM and LIFRAS allow 1.6 bar?
Understanding the difference between maximum partial pressure of oxygen (PpO2) limits of 1.4 bar (PADI/SSI) and 1.6 bar (FFESSM/LIFRAS). Explanations regarding physiology, training philosophy, and impact on your dive computer.
Everything you need to know about the Bühlmann ZH-L16 ADT MB algorithm (Scubapro): Reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the Scubapro Bühlmann ZH-L16 adaptive decompression algorithm. Role of heart rate, temperature, and instructor feedback.
Everything to Know About the Bühlmann ZHL-16C Algorithm: Review, Safety, and Settings
Complete analysis of the Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm with Gradient Factors (GF). How it works, safety, settings, and instructor review.
Everything you need to know about the classic RGBM algorithm: Reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the classic Wienke RGBM decompression algorithm. Bubble model, conservatism, limitations, and instructor feedback.
Everything you need to know about the historical Suunto RGBM algorithm: reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the classic Suunto RGBM algorithm. Functionality, conservatism in successive dives, black box explanation, and instructor reviews.
Everything you need to know about the Pelagic DSAT algorithm: Reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the Oceanic Pelagic DSAT decompression algorithm. Functionality, safety, recreational settings, and instructor review.
Everything you need to know about the Pelagic Z+ algorithm: Reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the Pelagic Z+ decompression algorithm used by Aqualung and Oceanic. Functionality, safety, settings, and instructor reviews.
Everything you need to know about the Suunto Fused RGBM 2 algorithm: Review, safety, and settings.
Complete analysis of the Suunto Fused RGBM 2 decompression algorithm. Functionality, dual-boot options, settings, and instructor review.
Everything you need to know about the VPM-B algorithm: Reviews, safety, and settings.
Comprehensive analysis of the VPM-B decompression algorithm. Bubble model, debunked deep conservatism, comparison with Bühlmann, and instructor opinion.
How do you change the battery in your dive computer without getting it wet?
Step-by-step tutorial for replacing the battery in your dive computer. Cleaning tips, O-ring lubrication, and leak testing procedures.
What battery should you use for your dive computer? The complete guide to avoid drowning.
Comprehensive guide on choosing the right batteries for dive computers (CR2450, CR2430, AA). Tips for maintaining O-rings to prevent flooding.
Review of the Aqualung i200C: The affordable connected dive watch.
Complete review of the Aqualung i200C. Evaluation of the Z+ algorithm, battery life, native Bluetooth connectivity, and management of two gases (Nitrox).
Aqualung i100 Test: The Essentials for Recreational Diving.
The Aqualung i100 dive computer is affordable and easy to use. Read our technical review, learn about its Z+ algorithm, and discover its limitations (no backlight).
Aqualung i300C dive computer review: Bluetooth connectivity for recreational divers.
The Aqualung i300C features the proven ZHL-16C algorithm, supports 3 gas Nitrox, and offers native Bluetooth connectivity. Read our full review.
Aqualung i330R dive computer review: Color is finally within reach.
The Aqualung i330R redefines entry-level with a color IPS screen and Bluetooth connectivity. Read our full review!
Aqualung i470TC test: The connected watch with air management capabilities.
The Aqualung i470TC combines a stylish watch design, native Bluetooth, and multi-transmitter air management. Read our full technical review.
Aqualung i770R dive computer review: The dive computer with wireless air integration.
The Aqualung i770R features a color TFT screen, wireless air integration, and full Bluetooth connectivity. Read our in-depth technical review.
Cressi Cartesio Test: The formatted computer screen displays information for multi-gas use.
Discover our comprehensive review of the Cressi Cartesio dive computer. Dual gas, freediving mode, replaceable battery: is it worth the price?
Cressi Donatello Dive Computer Review: The ultimate dive computer for recreational diving.
Review of the Cressi Donatello dive computer. Algorithm, ergonomics, battery life & safety. Is it worth the price for beginners?
Garmin Descent Mk1 Review: The pioneering computer on the used market.
Our technical review of the Garmin Descent Mk1. Find out if this first-generation dive computer is still a good value compared to newer models.
Garmin Descent Mk2 Review: The technical benchmark without unnecessary frills.
Discover our comprehensive review of the Garmin Descent Mk2. A large-format Trimix dive computer with a 1.4" screen and exceptional battery life.
Garmin Descent Mk2i Test: Is the Do-it-All Watch a Good Dive Computer?
Technical review and full test of the Garmin Descent Mk2i. Discover our AquaExposure evaluation of this Trimix and CCR dive computer with SubWave air integration.
Garmin Descent Mk2S review: The ultra-compact Trimix computer.
Technical analysis of the Garmin Descent Mk2S dive computer watch. Features a Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm for Trimix and CCR diving.
Garmin Descent Mk3i review: The AMOLED screen serves decompression needs.
Complete review of the Garmin Descent Mk3i dive computer. Discover our AquaExposure rating for this Trimix and CCR device with AMOLED screen and air integration.
Garmin Descent X30 Review: Garmin's performance in a more accessible format.
Complete review of the Garmin Descent X30 dive computer. Features Bühlmann ZHL-16C, trimix support, surface GPS, and a rechargeable battery. Versatile for all divers.
Mares Genius Test: The giant screen at the service of trimix diving.
Mares Genius dive computer review. Features a large color LCD, Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm for advanced profiles, and is suitable for trimix diving.
Google Pixel 10 Pro underwater photography test: our 2026 rating.
Google Pixel 10 Pro underwater camera test: natural light photos, B1-B7 score, Divevolk case. Price in July 2026. Not the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Google Pixel 9 underwater photography test: our 2026 rating.
Is the Google Pixel 9 good for underwater photography? Full test, B1-B7 rating, compatible housing, and price in July 2026.
Honor Magic V5 underwater photography test: our score is 2026.
Honor Magic V5 underwater: IP58/IP59 rating, 50MP triple camera. No dedicated case for foldable phones. Fair 3.6/5 score for underwater photos.
Huawei P30 Pro underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Huawei P30 Pro underwater camera test: 2.5/5. Good Leica optics, but limited RAW features due to HarmonyOS. Full review for natural light photography.
Nothing Phone (3) underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Nothing Phone (3) underwater: Confirmed IP68, 50MP triple camera, 12-bit DNG. Detailed B1-B7 score for natural light underwater photos.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G good for underwater photos? Full review, scores, and honest assessment of this mid-range phone's limitations.
Samsung Galaxy S24 underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 good for underwater photography? Full test, scores, compatible case, and price (July 2026).
Samsung Galaxy S26 underwater photography test: our 2026 rating.
Samsung Galaxy S26 underwater photo review: natural light tests, Divevolk case, Expert RAW, MotionCam Pro, and July 2026 pricing.
iPhone 16 Underwater Photography Review: Our 2026 Score
iPhone 16 underwater photography test: AquaExposure score 3.2/5. Native Blackmagic Camera, 48MP, Divevolk 60m, but USB 2.0 speed holds back RAW workflows.
iPhone 17 Underwater Photography Review: Our 2026 Score
iPhone 17 (base model) underwater photography test: AquaExposure score 3.4/5. ProRAW, Blackmagic Camera, Divevolk, new and used prices as of July 2026.
Vivo X300 Pro underwater photography test: our 2026 rating.
Vivo X300 Pro underwater camera test: Zeiss lens, MotionCam Pro, Divevolk case. Detailed scores, July 2026 price, and comparison with the X300 Ultra.
Vivo X300 Ultra underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Vivo X300 Ultra underwater camera test: 200MP Zeiss triple lens, MotionCam Pro, Divevolk case. Detailed scores (B1-B7) and July 2026 price.
Xiaomi 17T Pro underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Xiaomi 17T Pro test for natural light underwater photography. AquaExposure score 4.1/5, Leica Summilux 5x, 12-bit RAW, 7000 mAh Si-C, housing, pricing July 2026.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Underwater Photography Review 2026
Xiaomi 15 Ultra underwater photography test: 1-inch Leica sensor, 200MP macro, natural light diving. AquaExposure score 4.1/5. Full verdict and Divevolk housing guide.
Honor Magic 5 Pro underwater photography: complete test
Honor Magic 5 Pro underwater photography test. AquaExposure score 3.7/5: native RAW, f/1.6, PDAF+laser autofocus, Divevolk housing. Read before you buy.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion underwater camera test: natural light performance. AquaExposure score 3.3/5. Cases, prices, and buying advice.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro underwater camera test: natural light performance. AquaExposure score 3.7/5. Housing options and pricing. Is it worth it?
Poco F8 Ultra underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Poco F8 Ultra underwater camera test (natural light). AquaExposure score: 3.8/5. Cases, prices, and value for money analysis.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Underwater Photography: Full Test 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra underwater photography test with the AquaExposure scoring framework. Score 3.8/5. Divevolk SeaTouch 4 Max housing, RAW 16-bit, Samsung Log, natural light only.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII for underwater photography: our 2026 review.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: Complete underwater camera review. Score 3.8/5. Native RAW, Zeiss lens, 4K 120fps. Field test & housings before you buy!
Huawei Mate 90 Pro for underwater photography: our 2026 review
Huawei Mate 90 Pro underwater photography review: 3.7/5 score, XMAGE 100MP RYYB, 7000mAh Si-C battery. HarmonyOS: what it changes for diving.
iPhone 17 Pro Underwater Photography Review: Our 2025 Score
iPhone 17 Pro underwater photography test: AquaExposure score 4.1/5. ProRes RAW, LiDAR, Divevolk housings, current prices and used market. Read before you buy.
Xiaomi 15T underwater photography test: our rating for 2026.
Xiaomi 15T underwater camera test: natural light performance. AquaExposure score 3.4/5. Cases, prices & review of the mid-range Xiaomi phone.
Xiaomi 17 Underwater Photography Test: Our 2026 Score
Xiaomi 17 review for natural light underwater photography. AquaExposure score 4.1/5, Leica Summilux, 14-bit RAW, housings. Is it worth it underwater?
Correcting your underwater photo colours with AI: what the one-tap apps are really worth
AquaColorFix, DiverOut, Topaz: do the apps that fix underwater colours in one tap live up to the promise? A field instructor's honest take.
The Ink #8 - She looked into a mirror, then turned toward what she could not see.
An octopus uses a mirror to find its prey, belugas switch partners, protected ocean passes 10%. The Ink #8, June 2026.
Nauticam NA-A7RVI: the housing for the Sony a7R VI aimed at pros
Nauticam launches the NA-A7RVI for the Sony a7R VI (66.8 MP, 8K). Price, specs, N100 port compatibility, and comparison with Ikelite and Seafrogs.
Marine Protected Areas in 2026: What It Changes for the Underwater Photographer
10% of the oceans are now protected, the High Seas Treaty is in force. What this concretely changes for diving photographers in 2026.
Scuba Diving Training Standards Exist. But Are They Really Applied?
Diving agencies publish standards. What happens in the water is often different. Analysis from a former PADI instructor.
Creating Lightroom Presets for Underwater Photography
Create your own Lightroom presets for underwater photography: tropical, Mediterranean, green water. A smart starting point, not a magic filter.
Editing Underwater Photos on Your Phone: Snapseed and Lightroom Mobile
Edit your dive photos on smartphone with Snapseed (free) and Lightroom Mobile. Complete mobile workflow to publish between dives.
Exporting Underwater Photos: Print, Social Media, and Portfolio
Export underwater photos correctly: resolution, format, and colour profile for Instagram, prints, and portfolio. Practical guide from a diving instructor.
The Ink #7 - 31 Species in the Zone Nobody Photographs
31 new species off Brazil, 165,000 km² of climate-resistant reefs, a hidden pharmacy inside the coral. The Ink, June 2026.
Underwater Color Correction by Water Type: Tropical, Mediterranean, Green Water
Each water type absorbs colours differently. Specific Lightroom settings for tropical, Mediterranean and green water, with the logic behind every adjustment.
Underwater Photo Editing in Lightroom: The Complete Workflow, Mobile or Desktop
The AquaExposure workflow for editing underwater photos in Lightroom, from import to final export. Same steps on mobile and desktop, same logic, same results.
Bali and Nusa Penida: Photographing Manta Rays and Mola Mola Underwater
Nusa Penida, Bali: Manta Point, Crystal Bay and mola mola photography. Megafauna technique, currents, cold water and ethical approach. A practical guide for dive photographers.
Komodo, Indonesia: Manta Rays, Strong Currents and Komodo Dragons - Extreme Dive Photography
Komodo National Park: drift photography technique, Manta Alley, strong current diving and liveaboard logistics. An honest guide for experienced underwater photographers.
Mexico's Cenotes: The Complete Underwater Photography Guide (Natural Light)
Cenotes of Tulum and Playa del Carmen: natural light photography technique, best freshwater sinkholes, logistics and conservation ethics. Guide by a diving instructor.
Article #6 - At a depth of 1,800 meters, they found a blue octopus the size of a golf ball. This was the least surprising news of the month.
Galapagos blue octopus, an unprecedented life form in the depths, corals growing on alkaline cement. May 2026 spoke volumes.
Best season for dive photography: when to go, destination by destination
Season decides visibility, currents and species. A month by month guide to the best photo windows for 10 dive destinations, with the species peaks that matter.
Family diving holiday: diving and photographing with children
Introducing your children to snorkeling and underwater photography. Suitable gear, family friendly destinations and animal ethics from the very first mask.
Topaz Photo AI for Underwater Photos: Reveal or Invent
Topaz Photo AI denoises and recovers detail on underwater photos. Where AI truly helps, where it invents, and the line not to cross.
First dive photography trip: the 7 mistakes that ruin the journey
Planning your first dive photography holiday. Here are the 7 beginner mistakes that ruin the images, and the decision grid that helps you avoid every one.
Underwater Photogrammetry: How to Map a Reef in 3D
Underwater photogrammetry is no longer just for labs. Method, gear and mindset to document a reef in 3D as a diving photographer.
The Ink #5 - Half the World's Reefs Are Bleaching. Our Coral Photos Age Differently Now.
51% of coral reefs bleached in the 4th global bleaching event, microplastics undermining ocean CO2 absorption, a third of Pacific fish carry plastic. What it means for underwater photographers.
Music for your dive videos: where to find royalty-free tracks
Free and paid libraries, how to pick music that serves the image, and the method to avoid demonetisation and copyright blocks on your dive videos.
Exporting your dive video for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
Exact specs (format, duration, codec, resolution) for every platform, and the export mistakes that kill engagement on dive videos in 2026.
FFESSM Perpetual License 2026: What Going Digital Changes for a Photographer Diver Who Travels
The FFESSM goes digital in 2026 with a perpetual license, catching up with PADI and SSI. Good news, except for one critical gap: offline access. Practical reading for the photographer diver who travels.
Light Pollution on Night Dives: What a 2026 Study Just Confirmed About Sharks (and Our Dive Lights)
A study published in January 2026 shows that artificial light at night disrupts shark melatonin. Practical reading for the underwater photographer who dives at night.
Sharks Have Friends: What 2026 Science Changes About How You Photograph Them
A 2026 study on bull sharks in Fiji proves they have active social preferences. How to read a group for better photography and genuine respect for the animal.
Apple's Underwater Optics Patent: What iPhone Photography Without a Housing Will Actually Look Like
Apple filed a patent for an iPhone optic rated to 42 metres underwater, no external dome needed. What it actually promises, what it does not change yet, and the honest take from an underwater photography instructor.
Sound in underwater video: hydrophones, ambience and sound design
Sound is the forgotten half of underwater video. Hydrophones, sound design and the four-layer mix that gives your dive footage real emotional depth.
Best smartphone for underwater photography in 2026?
2026 comparison: Samsung S26 (Ocean Mode), OPPO Find X9 (Hasselblad), iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 for underwater photography. Which smartphone to choose?
Google Pixel 10 Pro: complete underwater photography guide
Google Pixel 10 Pro underwater photography: Tensor G5, Macro Focus, 8K video. Complete guide for DiveVolk, purple reflection fix and optimal settings.
OPPO Find X9 Pro and Ultra: complete underwater photography guide
OPPO Find X9 Pro and Ultra: complete underwater photography guide. Hasselblad explained, real-world 200MP test, vs iPhone, Samsung and Olympus TG-7.
Filming Underwater: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Underwater Video
How to film underwater when you're starting out: settings, gear, stabilisation and video workflow. A practical AquaExposure guide for transitioning from photography to video.
Slow motion and timelapse underwater: two rhythms, two stories
Slow motion and timelapse in underwater video: settings, technique and when to use each mode. Reveal the invisible and show the passage of time underwater.
Underwater video gear: which setup for which skill level
Smartphone, GoPro, action cam or mirrorless in a housing: the underwater video gear guide sorted by skill level. Not by budget, by competence.
Underwater Video for Reels and TikTok: Short-Form Content That Performs
How to shoot underwater video in vertical short-form for Instagram Reels and TikTok. Hooks, 9:16 framing, duration, transitions, and diving trends.
Stabilizing Underwater Video Without a Motorized Stabilizer: Body Technique
Buoyancy, breathing, posture: body stabilization techniques for smooth underwater video without a motorized stabilizer. Practical exercises included.
Narrating a dive on video: from a 30-second clip to a mini-documentary
Narrative structure, b-roll, sequencing: how to turn your dive clips into stories that hold attention. Underwater video storytelling guide.
L'Encre #4 - A robot learned to listen to reefs. What it hears, divers cannot see.
CUREE robot maps reefs by sound, plastitar in monk seal caves, 28 unknown species off Argentina. L'Encre May 2026.
Anti-fog dive mask: the complete instructor's guide
Foggy dive mask? Understand the science, prepare a new mask with a lighter, pre-dive routine. Field-tested guide over 15 years by an instructor-photographer.
Dive batteries and lights on airplanes: the complete IATA guide for stress-free travel
Transporting lithium batteries and dive lights on planes: IATA 2026 rules, cabin vs hold, fireproof pouch. Practical guide by a former instructor.
Night Dive Photography: Techniques and Ethical Lighting
Night is the legitimate exception to no-flash shooting. But ethical limits still apply. Red light, ISO, flash rules, and what you must never do underwater at night.
Snorkeling Underwater Photography: A Guide for Beginners
Shoot stunning underwater photos without a dive cert. Snorkeling, smartphone or GoPro, natural light: a complete guide to get started.
Underwater Color Loss by Depth: Post-Processing Correction Workflow
Red gone at 5m, orange at 10m, yellow at 20m. Fix color loss in Lightroom depth by depth without flash or red filter. Full workflow.
Underwater Photography in Low Visibility: The No-Flash Method
In green water, current or low visibility, flash makes it worse. The AquaExposure natural light method turns difficult conditions into a photo advantage.
Underwater Silhouettes: Turn Backlight Into a Style
Backlight underwater is not a mistake. It's a technique. Rays, turtles, sharks: how to create silhouettes intentionally with natural light only.
Wide-Angle Underwater Photography with Natural Light
Wide-angle underwater photography forces you to get close - and that proximity is your best friend in natural light. GoPro, dome port, smartphone: full technique guide.
The Ink #1 - 15 100 km underwater: the whale migration that shatters all records.
Record migration of 15,100 km for a humpback whale, 200,000 km2 marine sanctuary in Papua and microplastics. Ocean watch in May 2026.
Deep-Sea Mining: The Debate That Concerns Divers
40 countries call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. Nodules, ISA, biodiversity: why divers need to follow this debate.
Underwater photography budget: How much does it really cost to get started
GoPro, Insta360, iPhone + Divevolk, Olympus TG-7: The realistic budget for starting underwater photography and video, from 500 to 1800 euros, without flash or unnecessary marketing.
Diving in Cyprus: The Complete Guide for Underwater Photography
Cyprus is one of the most accessible dive destinations in the Mediterranean, and one of the least known to underwater photographers. A complete guide by an instructor who learned the craft there.
Marine algae and blue carbon: why it's worth photographing
Marine seagrass beds capture 35 times more carbon than forests. Posidonia, J-Blue Credit, and photographic techniques for documenting these underwater meadows.
MUSAN Cyprus: Diving the Mediterranean's First Underwater Museum
93 underwater sculptures at 8 metres depth off Ayia Napa. MUSAN is one of the most singular dive sites in the Mediterranean, and exceptional terrain for underwater photography.
Sea Turtles in Cyprus: How Not Chasing Them Changes Everything
My first regular sea turtle encounters were in Cyprus. Not because I chased them. Precisely because I didn't. What I learned about animal interaction, and why those sites have almost no turtles left today.
Underwater Photographer: Employee or Freelancer? The Honest Comparison
Employed positions- resort contracts- freelance or NGOs: Compare the status of the underwater photographer and find the one that suits your situation and goals.
Viking Divers Cyprus: The Family Dive Centre That Taught Me Rigour Saves Lives
Viking Divers in Larnaca is far more than a dive centre. It's a family, and the place where I understood why rigour isn't optional when guiding divers on wrecks.
Wreck Underwater Photography: 7 Lessons Learned on the Zenobia
The Zenobia is one of the world's most photographed wrecks, and one of the hardest to photograph well. 7 lessons learned diving there with Viking Divers.
The Zenobia Wreck: Diving the Titanic of the Mediterranean
The Zenobia is one of the world's top 10 wreck dives. Complete guide: history, depth, marine life, photography tips, and why this site deserves far more respect than most divers give it.
AMOC: The Atlantic current is slowing down, and divers will notice it
The AMOC, the Gulf Stream, will slow down by 51% by 2100. What this means for diving in Europe and the distribution of marine species.
Photographing sharks: approach, technique, and safety
Photographing sharks underwater: accessible species, approach, settings, and safety. AquaExposure field guide.
Underwater photography composition: rule of thirds, negative space, and leading lines
Rule of thirds, negative space, leading lines: the composition that transforms your underwater photos. Practical guide by AquaExposure.
When Underwater Flash Becomes Necessary: The 4 Honest Exceptions
AquaExposure is anti-flash. But four situations make it necessary. Here they are, and how to use it responsibly.
Giant squid in Australia: The environmental DNA reveals the invisible
A giant sea slug detected using environmental DNA off the coast of Australia. How environmental DNA is revolutionizing the inventory of marine biodiversity in 2026.
Insta360 X5 Underwater: The Best 360 Camera for Diving in 2026
Insta360 X5 underwater: dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 15m native waterproofing, replaceable lenses. Field analysis for divers.
Aquatile Diving: from the 12-year-old course to the recommendation
Aquatile Diving: from the 12-year-old course to the recommendation
GoPro Mission 1 underwater: complete guide before the dive
GoPro Mission 1: 1-inch sensor, 8K60, Dive mode. Complete guide for divers. Delivery date: May 28, 2026, 20m native, 60m with a rebreather.
Heat-resistant corals: can assisted evolution save the reefs?
Coral resistant to 36 degrees, Durusdinium algae, selective breeding. What science is trying to do to save coral reefs.
PADI Shark & Ray Census 2026: Photographing sharks for science
The PADI Blancpain global shark and ray census program. How to participate and document your underwater encounters.
Underwater Lighting 2026: Strobes, Lights, and When to Avoid Them
Underwater lighting guide: Ikelite DS165, Big Blue 20K lumens, Orcatorch. When to use artificial light and when to avoid it.
Underwater photography contest 2026: or submit your images
Calendar of open underwater photography contests in 2026. Through Your Lens, Ocean Conservancy, UPY, CMAS. Tips for participation.
10 Marine Wildlife Photography Subjects on the Catalan Coast
From the dusky grouper to nudibranchs, discover the 10 most photogenic species of the Cote Vermeille and how to photograph them in natural light.
Banyuls, 1893: Where underwater photography was born
Banyuls, 1893: Where underwater photography was born
Cerbere-Banyuls: Paradise for Underwater Photographers
France's first marine reserve, Cerbere-Banyuls is home to over 630 groupers, red coral and unique formations. A complete photography guide.
Photographing manta rays and whale sharks in the Maldives
Technical guide for photographing manta rays and whale sharks in the Maldives without flash or torch, using the AquaExposure natural light method.
Preparing Your Photography Equipment for a Diving Cruise in the Maldives
What photo gear to bring on a Maldives dive cruise, how to manage weight limits on planes and seaplanes, and why natural light simplifies everything.
The 3 OK Maldives routes for underwater photography
The 3 OK Maldives routes for underwater photography
Underwater photo cruise in the Maldives with OK Maldives
Underwater photo cruise in the Maldives with OK Maldives
Underwater photography in Pyrénées-Orientales: a complete guide
Underwater photography in Pyrénées-Orientales: a complete guide
Wrecks of Port-Vendres: Photography under the Mediterranean
Wrecks of Port-Vendres: Photography under the Mediterranean
Olympus TG-7 vs iPhone in an underwater case: the real comparison for underwater photography
TG-7 or iPhone with a housing to start underwater photography? The field comparison: macro, wide-angle, workflow, budget. No sugarcoating.
Divevolk SeaTouch 4, Max Plus or Platinum: Which one to choose based on your smartphone and your diving practice
SeaTouch 4, Max Plus or Platinum: The independent comparison to choose the right Divevolk dive computer according to your phone, depth, and budget.
Adobe Generative Fill and underwater photography: a guide
Adobe Generative Fill for underwater photography: removing backscatter, ethical limits and workflow. AquaExposure 2026 guide.
AI and Underwater Photography Competitions: UPY 2026 Rules
The UPY 2026 bans generative AI and promises a lifetime ban. What's allowed, what's not, and why it matters.
Egypt: Scuba Diving Cruise or Resort Stay?
Scuba diving cruise or resort stay in Egypt? Comfort, sites, crowds, and photo tips to choose the right format.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2: Underwater AI testing and limitations
Test of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 underwater: AI color correction, stabilization, 8K and real limitations. Comparison of the GoPro Mission 1 and the DJI Action 6.
Learning Underwater Photography from Brussels: What Exists, What's Missing, and Why I Created AquaExposure
Options for learning underwater photography in Belgium. Clubs, federations, online courses, and what motivated the creation of AquaExposure.
MIT LOBSTgER: When AI learns from the photographer
The MIT LOBSTgER project combines AI and underwater photography to reveal the hidden worlds of the ocean. Decrypting AquaExposure.
Photographing a Sea Turtle: The Animal That Teaches You Patience (If You Listen)
Photographing a Sea Turtle: The Animal That Teaches You Patience (If You Listen)
Samsung Ocean Mode: is it really useful underwater?
Samsung Ocean Mode on Galaxy S26, S25, Fold 7: test, limitations and comparison with DiveVolk for underwater photography.
Smartphone, GoPro, waterproof compact: which one to really choose and why the choice barely matters
Smartphone, GoPro or waterproof compact for dive photography? The honest comparison, no affiliations, based on your level and budget.
Smartphone or underwater camera: what to choose in 2026?
Smartphone, action camera or mirrorless with housing: how to choose your underwater photography gear in 2026 based on your level.
Underwater LUTs: A Smart Shortcut If You Know What's Behind It
Underwater LUTs correct your colours in one click. But you need to understand what they do to avoid producing fakes.
What drone to bring on a 2026 diving trip?
Which aerial drone to bring on a diving cruise? Comparison of DJI Mini, Air 3S, regulations, insurance and boat advice.
DiveVolk wins the UPY 2026: underwater photo with a smartphone
A smartphone DiveVolk wins the first prize at the UPY 2026 smartphone competition. The SeaLink enables live underwater streaming. Complete analysis.
AOI: 3 underwater action cameras, Quick Release, wide-angle and macro
AOI unveils its new UH-ACT diving chambers for GoPro, DJI, and Insta360, featuring a built-in Quick Release system for switching between wide-angle and macro underwater shots.
DJI Osmo Action 6 underwater: square sensor and auto color
DJI Osmo Action 6: 1/1.1-inch square sensor, automatic color correction underwater, 20m waterproof. Our analysis for divers.
FIFISH V-EVO: 4K60 underwater drone for videographers
FIFISH V-EVO: the first 4K 60fps underwater drone, with omnidirectional 360° movement and automatic tracking. Analysis for underwater videographers.
AI and underwater photography 2026: From SeaSplat to Topaz and Adobe
NVIDIA SeaSplat restores colors using AI, Topaz eliminates noise, Adobe auto-editing. AI tools for underwater photography in 2026.
DAN Europe and biomonitoring: the intelligent diving computer
DAN Europe explores biomonitoring while diving: heart rate and SpO2 sensors integrated into computers. What this means for divers.
Coral bleaching in 2026: 85% of reefs affected
85% of bleached reefs between 2023-2025. NOAA strategy, heat-resistant corals, AI-powered monitoring. The key for underwater photographers.
Marine Discoveries 2026: 24 New Species and Microbes
24 new species of amphipods, hundreds of species at 4000m, coral microbes with medicinal properties. Marine discoveries of 2026.
UPY 2026: complete results and underwater photography lessons
UPY 2026 results: Matty Smith crowned, first smartphone category, 7900 entries. Analysis of winning images and lessons.
SDI partners with Green Fins: responsible diving becomes an international standard
SDI officially recognises Green Fins standards in 2026. What this changes for dive centres and responsible divers.
Traveling Light with Your Dive Photography Gear: What to Keep, What to Leave
How to pack light for dive photography trips. The honest sorting process, essential protections, and a minimalist setup that works.
Framing underwater is different: why it's difficult and how to practice
Framing underwater is difficult for six specific reasons. Targeted exercises to develop underwater composition reflexes.
Diving twice a year: How to progress in underwater photography when you don't have access to the water
Are you a beginner diver who wants to improve their underwater photography skills? The complete method: practical training on land, theory, and exercises on dry land.
1-Inch Sensor and 8K Underwater: Revolution or Marketing?
Does the GoPro MISSION 1's 1-inch sensor truly change the game for underwater photography? No-nonsense analysis from a field instructor.
Café Nemo x AquaExposure: two ways to tell the ocean story, one single conviction
AquaExposure partners with Café Nemo, the marine science podcast hosted by Maé and Lisa. To protect the ocean, we must first understand it.
GoPro with Interchangeable Lenses: What's Missing Before You Dive
The GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS accepts Micro 4/3 lenses. But without a proper housing, the underwater dream stays on the surface. Analysis.
GoPro MISSION 1: What it really changes underwater
1-inch sensor, 8K, dedicated dive mode: the GoPro MISSION 1 revolutionizes underwater photography. Complete analysis by an instructor.
The camera as an extension of the hand: exercises to get used to your diving computer
Get used to your underwater housing before diving. Practice dry, in a pool, and in an aquarium to transform taking pictures into a habit.
Underwater Photo and Video Editing: The Art of Revealing Without Cheating
How to edit your underwater photos and videos? The ethical AquaExposure method: restoring colours stolen by water, not fabricating a reality that doesn't exist.
Practice taking photos on land before diving: the 1000 photos method
1000 photos on land before diving: the method that builds automatic framing reflexes underwater. Plan of 12 weeks included.
Why the equipment doesn't make the underwater photographer
You have been told that you need to invest thousands of euros to get good underwater photos. That is not true. Here is what really matters.
What Is the Best Underwater Camera to Start With? The Honest Answer
Before buying an underwater camera, read this. Smartphone, GoPro or compact: the real answer based on teaching, not marketing.
iPhone + DiveVolk: Why I replaced all my underwater photo and video equipment with a phone
iPhone + DiveVolk housing: Review after 1,000 dives. Why this setup outperforms compact housings in terms of quality, size, and ease of use.
What Underwater Camera Should I Use in 2026?
Smartphone, action camera, compact or mirrorless: which camera to choose for scuba diving based on your level and budget?
Underwater photography housing: how to choose (without making a mistake)
Rigid or flexible case? O-ring or vacuum pump? The complete guide to choosing your underwater photography case.
Underwater Photography Settings: What I Adjust Before Every Dive (And Why)
ISO, white balance, shutter speed, colour profile: the underwater photography settings that make the difference. The exact parameters I use.
TG-6 without flash in the Maldives: how I learned to photograph pelagics with a compact
How to photograph mantas and sharks in natural light with a TG-6, without flash, without disturbing the wildlife. My experience in the Maldives.
I brought back my best photos from the Maldives with a 350-euro GoPro
Two years in the Maldives with a GoPro. What it taught me about underwater photography that 5,000 euros worth of gear cannot teach.
Smartphone underwater: good or bad idea? The honest guide
Taking beautiful dive photos with an iPhone or Samsung? Myths, housings, limitations and the real potential of your phone underwater.
Why I Stopped Using Red Filters (And What I Use Instead)
Red filters in underwater photography: why I gave them up and the 4-step method that replaces them. A field-tested approach.
The Scenography of Erasure: The Secret That 99% of Underwater Photographers Ignore
The Scenography of Erasure: the AquaExposure method to approach megafauna without disturbing it and bring back impossible images.
Becoming a Professional Underwater Photographer: The Honest Path from First Shot to First Client
How to become a professional underwater photographer? Real income, clients, portfolio: the guide by a former diving instructor.
The 6 Best Underwater Photography Destinations in 2026: A Guide by a Former Instructor
Maldives, Raja Ampat, Baja California, Azores, Philippines, Moorea: the 6 best underwater photo destinations in 2026 tested by a pro. Complete guide.
DaVinci Resolve for Underwater Video: The Complete Guide to Ethical Color Correction
DaVinci Resolve to correct your underwater videos: white balance, LUTs, noise reduction. Ethical AquaExposure workflow.
Ethical Underwater Photography and Citizen Science: How Your Photos Can Save the Ocean
Combine ethical underwater photography and citizen science. Turn every dive into a conservation mission with the AquaExposure method.
Freediving Underwater Photography: The Complete Guide to Unique and Ethical Images
Underwater photography while freediving: lightweight gear, no-flash techniques, ethical approach. The most respectful way to photograph the ocean.
Getting Started with Scuba Diving in France, Belgium and Switzerland: The Complete 2026 Guide
Want to learn scuba diving? FFESSM, LIFRAS or FSSS: everything you need to know to get started in France, Belgium and Switzerland. Practical guide by a pro.
How to Get Started with Underwater Photography Without Breaking the Bank (or Terrorizing the Fish)
Complete guide to getting started with underwater photography: equipment, buoyancy, ethics. No jargon, just mistakes you need to avoid.
Macro Photography of Nudibranchs: The Art of Elevating the Infinitely Small Without Destroying It
Nudibranch macro photography guide: stability, natural light, zero-contact ethics. Turn a sea slug into a work of art.
Mastering Natural Underwater Light: Why Flash Kills Your Images (And What the Pros Do Instead)
Master natural light in underwater photography. Why the best photographers almost never use flash.
Photographing Underwater Bioluminescence: The Ethical Guide to Capturing the Invisible
How to photograph underwater bioluminescence? Settings, spots, nighttime ethics: complete guide by a professional photographer.
Scuba Diving Trip: How to Pack Your Bag Without Going Crazy (The Diver-Photographer's Guide)
Pack your dive-photography bag: gear in carry-on, lithium batteries, housing protection. Guide by a former Maldives instructor.
The Underwater Photographer as an Ambassador of Life: How Your Images Change the World
How ethical underwater photography protects the ocean. Witness, document, inspire: become an ambassador of life.
Which Scuba Diving Course to Choose in 2026? The Honest Guide: PADI vs FFESSM vs SSI vs SDI
PADI, FFESSM, SSI or SDI: which diving course to choose? Honest comparison by a former instructor. Costs and strategy.
Why Your Underwater Photos Are Blurry and Blue (And the 5 Steps to Fix Them Without Flash)
Your underwater photos are blurry and blue? Here's why and how to fix them in 5 simple steps without flash. The AquaExposure method.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Underwater Photography Review: Our 2025 Score
iPhone 17 Pro Max underwater photography test: AquaExposure score 4.2/5. ProRes RAW (world first), LiDAR, Divevolk 60m, and the cold water condensation factor.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for Underwater Photography: Full 2025 Test
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL underwater photography review. AquaExposure score 3.8/5, 50MP f/1.7, 12-bit DCG RAW, Divevolk housing. Read before you buy.
Vivo X200 Ultra underwater photography test 2025
Vivo X200 Ultra underwater photography review: 4.0/5 AquaExposure score, Sony LYT-818, 6000mAh Si-C battery, dedicated Divevolk Platinum housing. Full verdict.
Apeks DSX (with O2 Analyzer) Review: The Ultimate Tech Dive Computer?
Comprehensive review and test of the Apeks DSX dive computer. Discover its features, ZHL-16C algorithm, display clarity, and our expert rating for tech divers.
Shearwater Tern TX (Limited Edition) Dive Computer Review: Bühlmann Excellence in a Watch Format
Detailed review and test of the Shearwater Tern TX Limited Edition. A watch-format computer with AMOLED display, 3D compass, air integration, and Bühlmann ZHL-16C.
Shearwater Peregrine TX Dive Computer Review: The Ultimate Recreational Unit Gets Air Integration
Detailed review and test of the Shearwater Peregrine TX. Discover the additions of air integration, 3D compass, and its Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm.
Shearwater Peregrine Adventures Edition Dive Computer Review: The Classic Gets a New Look
Review and test of the Shearwater Peregrine Adventures Edition. Are these Light and Dark editions worth it? An still outstanding screen, but without air integration.
Suunto Nautic S Dive Computer Review: The Bühlmann Revolution in a Compact Format
Detailed review and test of the Suunto Nautic S dive computer. AMOLED screen, air integration, GPS compass, and Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm: the perfect exploration match.
Oceanic OC1 Dive Computer Review: The Titanium Dual-Algorithm Pioneer
Detailed review and test of the Oceanic OC1 dive computer. An ultra-robust titanium casing, wireless air integration, and the exclusive choice between DSAT and Bühlmann algorithms.
Garmin Descent X50i Dive Computer Review: The Large-Screen Computer Designed for Technical Exploration
Detailed review and test of the Garmin Descent X50i. Explore its 3-inch color screen, DiveView mapping, SubWave network, and Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm.
Safe & Sea MT PRO Dive Computer Review: The First Dedicated to MT 2019 Tables
Detailed review and test of the MT PRO professional dive computer (Safe & Sea). The essential tool for commercial diving under French regulations (MT 2019).
Shearwater Petrel 3 Fisher Dive Computer Review: The Ultimate Rebreather Control Center
Detailed review and test of the Shearwater Petrel 3 Fisher. Explore its 2.6-inch AMOLED screen, titanium bezel casing, and Fischer connector for real-time PO2 monitoring.
Cressi Neon Dive Computer Review: The Ultra-Flat Watch-Computer with Multi-Gas Management
Detailed review and test of the Cressi Neon dive computer. A compact watch format, 14mm thick, integrating the RGBM algorithm and 2-gas management (Nitrox).
Cressi Digi 2 Console Review: Digital Instrumentation to Replace Analog
Review and test of the Cressi Digi 2 digital console. A compact instrument combining HP pressure gauge, depth gauge, and air time remaining calculation.
Scubapro Aladin One Matrix Capsule Review: The Simple and Indestructible Console Computer
Detailed review and test of the Scubapro Aladin One Matrix dive computer in capsule format. A robust, Bluetooth-enabled tool ideal for freeing your wrists.
Which Dive Computer Should You Choose as a Beginner?
Battery life, display, app: how to pick your first dive computer without making a costly mistake. Our field recommendation: the Shearwater Peregrine.
Weekend Underwater Photography Training in Belgium: Why Start in a Pool
Learning underwater photography in Belgium without travelling far: why a swimming pool is the best starting point. Format, programme and real results.
Cressi DaVinci Dive Computer Review: The Color & Multi-Gas Revolution
Read our comprehensive review of the Cressi DaVinci dive computer. Full color screen, Bluetooth, 4 gases, and Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm: is it worth it?
Shearwater Perdix 3 Review: The Uncontested King of Decompression?
Our in-depth review of the Shearwater Perdix 3. Giant AMOLED screen, titanium bezel, Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm and multi-transmitter air integration: the ultimate tool for serious divers.
Zeeland: Diving and Underwater Photography 2 Hours from Brussels
Grevelingenmeer, Oosterschelde: Zeeland is the best underwater photography destination within weekend reach from Belgium. Complete practical guide.
Cold Water Underwater Photography in Belgium: Technique and Gear
Cold water, reduced visibility, green tint: how to adapt your technique and gear for underwater photography in Belgian lakes and quarries. Instructor guide.
The Ink #11 - The image came after. The plastic was already there.
Microplastics in 92% of animals at 2,000m depth, a giant octopus filmed at 800m, Cape Verde turtles nesting less often. The Ink #11, July 2026.
The Ink #10 - The Reef Was Talking. We Just Learned to Listen.
A WHOI robot maps acoustic biodiversity hotspots on coral reefs, a bioluminescent coral discovered in a Japanese cave at 385m, a 900km reef off Argentina. The Ink #10.
Before and After: 10 Underwater Photos Transformed Step by Step
10 real underwater photos transformed step by step in Lightroom. Dive context, key Lightroom adjustments and final result for each. Editing that reveals, not invents.
Ultimate Guide to Ethical Marine Animal Interactions
How to approach marine animals without disturbing them? The complete guide to ethical underwater interaction by AquaExposure.
Underwater Photo or Video: Why You No Longer Have to Choose
Underwater photo or video? With 4K image extraction and AI, you no longer have to choose. The hybrid method explained by AquaExposure.
Why I No Longer Use Strobes in Underwater Photography (And Why You Should Stop Too)
Why stop using strobes underwater? Impact on wildlife, backscatter, equipment weight: The natural light revolution by AquaExposure.
Which Underwater Photography and Video Training Should You Choose? The No-Nonsense Guide
How to choose your underwater photography training? Comparison of PADI, federations, and AquaExposure: real costs, results, and why 90% of divers waste their money.
Underwater Photo and Video Editing: The Art of Revealing Without Cheating
How to retouch your underwater photos and videos? The ethical AquaExposure method: restore colors stolen by the water, not create a false reality.
The Underwater Photographer: Guardian of the Ocean, Not an Image Hunter
The role of a marine photographer goes beyond just taking pictures. Citizen science, documenting species, and raising awareness: how your photos protect the ocean.