Reviews + Results

Canon R5 II Underwater in Little Cayman // Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

The Canon EOS R5 II is a solid choice if you're looking for a hybrid camera to shoot both video and stills underwater. Enjoy some relaxing underwater scenes taken in Little Cayman on the 2024 Ikeli...

Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye on the Canon EOS R10 Review & Underwater Results

Ikelite Photo Guru Steve Miller has tested no less than 115 lenses in his underwater photography career, but the Tokina 10-17mm remains his favorite.

Canon RF 10-20mm Underwater Review [VIDEO]

We love shooting super wide angle lenses underwater because they allow us to get so much closer to our subject. When Canon released the RF 10-20mm F4 L lens, we couldn't wait to get it underwater. ...

Canon R5 II FIRST RESULTS Underwater in the Pacific Northwest [VIDEO]

The Canon EOS R5 II has been one of the most hotly anticipated cameras in 2024 and it does not disappoint. Check out early footage from Nirupam Nigam‬ scuba diving in the colorful waters of the PNW.

Wide Angle Showdown: Canon RF-S 10-18mm vs Tokina 10-17mm Underwater

The Canon 10-18mm is a solid performer for underwater photography, but how does it stack up to the ever-trusty Tokina 10-17mm lens? Douglas Klug dives into the Channel Islands with both lenses to p...

HELLBENDER Underwater Results with the Canon RF 10-20mm F4L Lens [VIDEO]

Aquatic Ecologist and Ikelite Ambassador Bill Hawthorne tests out the Canon RF 10-20mm F4L lens while filming 2-foot-long Hellbender salamander.

Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Review & Results

If you’re looking for an inexpensive and all-around shooter, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM wide angle zoom may be right for you.

Underwater Edge Sharpness Comparison: Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye vs Canon RF 10-20mm

Ambassador Bill Hawthorne set up an underwater scene in the Florida Springs to compare two of the best ultra-wide lenses on the market today: the Canon 8-15mm Fisheye and the rectilinear Canon RF 1...

GET the Canon 8-15mm Fisheye Before It’s GONE! // Underwater Review & Results

If you’re into wide angle, you may already know that a fisheye lens is the crown jewel of the underwater photographer’s collection. Jean Rydberg shares everything you need to know about the Canon 8...

Canon R5 II Initial Impressions for Underwater Photographers [VIDEO]

We've been waiting four years for the release of the Canon EOS R5 II, is it worth the upgrade? Logan Wood talks through the best new features. Find out how image quality, speed of capture, autofocu...

More Power, Smaller Package: Moving to Mirrorless with the Canon R7

More power in a smaller package. Douglas Klug shares the key features he appreciated when making the move to mirrorless with the Canon R7.

A Review of the Canon RF 10-20mm for Underwater Photographers & Videographers

The Canon RF 10-20mm might just be the ultimate rectilinear lens, but does this mean it’s the best underwater option? Find out in Bill Hawthorne's in-depth review.

Canon R8 Underwater in the Galapagos in Ikelite 200DLM/D Housing [VIDEO]

Come with us and Nirupam Nigam of Bluewater Photo to explore the beautiful underwater world of the Galapagos. Nirupam tested the Canon EOS R8 and our 200DLM housing and captured some really fantast...

Canon RF 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens for Underwater Photography Review & Results

What can you really do with a standard kit lens underwater? John Brigham went diving with the Canon RF 18-45mm recently in Grand Cayman and as it turns out, this unassuming lens is quite sharp and...

Canon EOS R7 Underwater in the Bahamas [VIDEO]

If you're looking for a system that's compact, easy to shoot, and capable of professional quality results, the Canon EOS R7 is an awesome choice.

Is It Time to Dump Your DSLR? Going Mirrorless With the Canon R10

Is it time to dump your DSLR? Ikelite Ambassador Bryant Turffs takes the mirrorless Canon R10 underwater to see how it stacks up to his trusty Canon 7D.

Canon R100 Underwater Photos & Video // California & Grand Cayman [VIDEO]

If you're looking for an affordable system to take underwater that won't limit your creativity and control, then the Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is our top pick. We're absolutely amazed by the...

Canon EOS R7 Underwater Photos & Review

If you watched our breakdown of Canon's camera line-up you already know that the Canon EOS R7 hits a particularly sweet spot for performance and value. Let's break down its performance and see the ...

Canon R8 Underwater Macro Footage from Croatia [VIDEO]

Marcin Trzciński of Foto Podwodna returned from Vis 2023 in Croatia with some incredible macro footage taken with the Canon EOS R8 compact full frame mirrorless camera and a Canon RF 100mm Macro lens.

Canon EOS R100 Underwater Photos

There are very few cameras on the market that actually fulfill the promise of being high-quality and low-budget. The Canon R100 delivers on that promise.