If you like to take adventure photography and think that GoPro or other action cameras can not do enough but don’t want to spend more than what your DSLR camera cost for underwater housing, Outex is the answer. It may sounds like a birth control product brand and works almost the same but it’s the coolest DSLR camera gear to protect the camera from water, mud, snow or dust in reasonably affordable price :)). It envelops any major DSLR and lenses brand like Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, Tamron etc. To do a split level water photography will be very handy if you have the right lenses and Outex set for that as an alternative to expensive camera housing.
Although you can use Outex for underwater photography up to 10m deep, it is not designed for scuba diving as its not supporting the pressure. And to be able to use it underwater, it has to be installed properly. When you purchase from their website, it will be directed to which camera and lenses are you using so it will fit them properly. It’s an exciting new gear for adventure photography.
Here are some photos of this Outex from many sources:
Chasing Light and Crocodiles with the Darwin Photography Walk 2012
The Corroboree Bilabong is well-known for its amazing water wildlife scenery, including various Top End birds and crocodile species. Some tours offer this beautiful place, and when I joined the Darwin photography group, we had a chance to capture this beauty.
It’s one of those places where the landscape shifts with the light, and every moment holds potential for the perfect shot.
A Creative Gathering by the Water
There’s something about photographing in a group. While photography is often a solitary hobby, doing it with others turns it into a shared experience of discovery and experimentation. We exchanged tips, admired each other’s gear, and pointed out interesting angles and movements across the water.
As the sun began its slow descent, the billabong transformed. Golden light spilled across the water, casting long reflections of the paperbark trees and lotus lilies. Every frame became richer and more textured. Photographers call this the golden hour, which lived up to the name.
We focused on capturing the soft ripples on the water, silhouettes of birds taking off into the sky, and those elusive crocodile snouts just breaking the surface. The challenge of shooting wildlife at dusk is part of the fun—waiting patiently, adjusting settings, and holding your breath just long enough to catch the perfect moment.
Crocodile Encounters
The highlight of the evening? Spotting several crocodiles slowly drifting near the boat ramp and around the reeds.
Some in the group captured close-up shots with stunning detail. In contrast, others played with composition, framing the crocs between overhanging branches or reflecting skies. The results were as varied as the group itself.
A Sunset to Remember
It wasn’t just about photography—it was about connection: to place, wildlife, and others who see the world through a creative lens. I like sunsets and reflection on the water, whether on the ocean, billabongs, lake, or even on my drinks ;). And that’s why orange is my favourite colour.
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Since The first time I saw this type of photography, I fell in love with the way how cameras or lenses can make things look like miniatures. I watched a news on one of Australian TV channels, don’t remember which one and exactly when, reporting Mardi Gras Parade 2009 I think it was, that Keith Luitit created a time-lapse photography with this style so it looked like a group of toys marching. Super cool. More of Keith Luitit’s stunning Tilt Shift cinematography can be found here.
And I just found out the term of this photography type is ‘Tilt Shift’. Looking at the price of the lens to do this photography made me dizzy. I’m not that pro to invest some money for this TS lens. Then I searched tutorials for Fake Tilt Shift for GIMP, as I’m a Gimper and there are some Tilt Shift Generators as well that make it super easy to do. Here are the results :
