If you’re the type to spend hours perfecting a white balance or chasing the perfect shot through a cloud of plankton—this one’s for you. Whether you’re here to win or just to learn, we’ve pulled together 18 of the most insightful reads from HousingCamera.com. These aren’t generic gear lists or vague how-tos. These are deep dives into the tools, techniques, and tech that help serious underwater photographers stand out.
Here’s your reading list to level up your next dive:
1. Ultimate Guide to Underwater Wet Lenses
Change your lens. Change your world. From diopters to wide-angle converters, this guide demystifies wet lenses and shows how they open creative doors mid-dive.
2. Comparing Sony RX100 VA, VI, and VII for Underwater Photography
Choosing between these compact giants? This article breaks down subtle differences that make a big impact underwater, especially when housing options are considered.
3. OM System TG-7 vs a Mirrorless Camera – Which Makes More Sense?
Do you need a big rig to shoot like a pro? This side-by-side makes the case for both compact simplicity and mirrorless muscle.
4. Best Strobes for Underwater Photography – The Complete Guide
If you shoot wide-angle or macro, you need a good strobe. This no-nonsense guide compares the top models and helps you choose based on use—not hype.
5. Smartphone vs GoPro vs Olympus TG-7 – Underwater Showdown
A true field test of convenience, quality, and capability. See how these everyday devices stack up underwater when it really counts.
6. Recommended Settings for Compact Cameras Underwater
Compact shooters—don’t guess. This cheat sheet saves you from trial and error with proven settings for sharp, colorful underwater shots.
7. Sony RX100 VII vs Canon G7X III – Compact Camera Kings Compared
Two compact legends go head-to-head in this practical breakdown of performance, lens quality, and shooting speed in underwater conditions.
8. Are Smartphones Really a Viable Tool for Underwater Photography?
Don’t scoff just yet. This post explores what modern smartphones can do underwater—and what they still can’t—when paired with the right housing.
9. Choosing Video Lights for Your GoPro
Lighting can make or break your GoPro footage. This guide spotlights the best options to get color and clarity back into your underwater clips.
10. Many Lumens, One Goal – How Bright Should Your Underwater Video Light Be?
More lumens isn’t always better. This article helps you decode brightness specs based on your dive depth, camera type, and shooting style.
11. The Ultimate Guide to Underwater Video Lights
A comprehensive, must-read guide to choosing underwater video lights that suit your style—macro, wide, ambient, or creative lighting.
12. Native Lenses vs Wet Lenses – Which Wins Underwater?
Native lenses bring quality. Wet lenses bring flexibility. This guide compares both, with real-world examples that’ll help you rig your camera right.
13. Sony RX100 V vs Canon G7X Mark II – Which Classic Compact Still Wins?
Two long-time favorites battle it out—this time underwater. Find out which one still holds its ground in 2025 and why.
14. Canon G7X III vs Olympus TG-6 – Pros and Cons Beneath the Surface
This isn’t just about specs. We’re talking durability, usability in gloves, button layout, and more—all from an underwater photographer’s POV.
15. Ultimate Guide to Underwater Strobe Positioning
Great gear won’t save bad strobe placement. This guide explains common mistakes and shares pro tips for nailing that soft, directional light look.
16. Which Light to Use with Your Olympus TG-6/TG-7?
TG shooters, this one’s for you. Find the perfect pairing of light and camera to bring back color and detail without blowing your budget.
17. The Ultimate Lens Guide for Mirrorless Cameras Underwater
Choosing the right lens is just as important as choosing your housing. This guide helps you match the right focal lengths for macro, reef, and wide-angle shooting.
18. The Sony A6700 for Underwater Photography – First Look
Sony’s newest mirrorless camera makes waves—literally. Here’s how it performs when submerged, with early test images and lens recommendations.
📸 Final Thought for Competition Shooters:
Great gear doesn’t guarantee great images—but it sure helps. These articles will arm you with the knowledge to shoot smarter, troubleshoot faster, and maybe even take home a win at your next competition.
Need advice on underwater photography gear?
Contact us at Mozaik Underwater Cameras. We also provide an online chat service almost 24/7 to answer almost any question regarding cameras, housings, strobes, lights, accessories and more…
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In the past 20 years, I dived in many places: Red Sea, Mediterranean, Thailand, The Maldives, Florida, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and others.. I was lucky enough to dive with all the latest equipment, that includes high end compacts, Mirrorless, DSLR's, almost every strobe in the market and many different lenses and accessories.
I helped and advised thousands of underwater photographers from beginners to the most professional.
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