Retra Pro Max II strobe: detailed field review
Over the past eight years, Retra Underwater Technology (“Retra” for short) has earned a solid reputation as a manufacturer of high-end underwater strobes. From their…
Review: e-Turtle Smart 3 Manual Flash Trigger for Canon cameras
Forewords Since switching to Canon in May 2025, I’ve had the opportunity to test four different flash triggers on the Canon R5 Mark II, which…
Canon R5 Mark II Underwater Review
This review was first published on DivePhotoGuide.com in September 2025. The very first time a camera was lent to me, it was my mother’s Canon…
Announcing the Ocean Geographic Photographer Recognition Program
A new horizon awaits for underwater photographers ready to be seen, celebrated, and supported. Ocean Geographic and The Underwater Club are proud to announce the launch…
Canon R5 Mark II Settings for Underwater Photography
Are you looking for the best way to configure your Canon R5 Mark II for underwater photography? When I first got this camera, I spent…
Backscatter TTL Flash Trigger Review
When Backscatter launched their impressive Hybrid Flash (HF-1) back in April 2024 (see my comprehensive review), they also announced a couple of forthcoming accessories. One of them…
Diving South West Rocks
Since I turned underwater photography into a career, I often get asked this tricky question: what’s your favourite dive destination? Without hesitation, my answer comes…
Backscatter Xterminator Plugin Review
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, humans began diving with strobes. They harnessed the power of underwater light, bringing it to the…
Diving in Sydney
Discover why Australia’s most famous city is an must-visit diving destination, and an underwater photographer’s paradise.
Backscatter Hybrid Flash Final Review
This article is an updated version of my preliminary review published in April 2024, following 5 weeks of diving with the final version of the…