Backscatter

Full name: Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo
Type: Retailer, manufacturer, distributor, education
Founded: 1994 (Monterey, California, USA)
Founder: Berkley White
CEO: Jim Decker (as of at least 2012)
CTO: Sterling Zumbrunn
Location: Cannery Row, Monterey, California (headquarters); East Coast location (formerly Underwater Photo-Tech, “Backscatter East,” from 2008)
Website: backscatter.com

Overview

Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo is the largest underwater imaging retailer in the world, founded in 1994 by Berkley White on historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California — “only a few paces from the water” ([1]). The company describes itself as “the premier underwater imaging center on the west coast and the world wide web” ([2]).

Backscatter operates across five business lines: retail sales of all major underwater photo and video brands (new and used); equipment manufacturing with all engineering, machining, laser cutting, and assembly performed in its USA facility ([3]); warranty repair as the west coast service center for most major brands ([4]); distribution of brands including Olympus, Top Dawg, Hartenberger, Seatool, RGBlue, AOI, and Orcalight; and education through over 100 days of training-related dive travel, seminars, and photo safaris annually ([5]).

The company’s own product innovations include the MacroMate diopter series (2002), GoPro Flip filter system (2012), AirLock vacuum leak detection system (2013), M52 wide-angle wet lenses (2018), MF-1 Mini Flash and OS-1 Optical Snoot (2019), and the MF-2 Mini Flash 2 (2022). These products positioned Backscatter as both a gear authority and a manufacturer in its own right.

History & Founding

Early Years (1994–2005)

Berkley White established Backscatter in 1994 on Cannery Row in Monterey. The store’s location, steps from the water, gave it a built-in customer base: “Every weekend, we are blessed with 200-400 dripping wet divers just outside our front door” ([6]).

By 2002, Backscatter was exhibiting at trade shows including SeaSpace and DEMA, where it showed repaired cameras and Sea & Sea housings ([7]). At DEMA 2002, Backscatter debuted the MacroMate — an underwater removable diopter lens compatible with film and video setups, with a version for the Light & Motion Tetra producing 1:1 macro images ([8]).

The company quickly became a multi-brand dealer. By 2003, it carried Sea & Sea, Light & Motion, Olympus, Ultralight, Subal, Nexus, Zillion, and more ([9]). At DEMA 2003, Berkley White introduced Athena glass dome ports — optically coated glass domes “much less reflective inside than acrylic domes” — priced at approximately $799 for the 7-inch model with shade ([10]). Backscatter also began distributing Top Dawg video housings worldwide ([11]) and Hartenberger lighting, previously available in the US only from Germany ([12]).

In 2003, Backscatter was publishing educational content on its website, including a “comprehensive” article on transitioning from film to digital SLR ([13]) and an in-depth review of the Sea & Sea DX-100 housing for the Nikon D100 by Berkley White ([14]).

Growth and Expansion (2006–2012)

By 2006, Backscatter had grown its educational division to approximately 80 days of training-related travel annually ([15]), expanding to over 90 days by late 2006 ([16]) and exceeding 100 days by 2007 ([17]). The company supported “thousands of specialized retail and wholesale customers around the globe” ([18]).

At DEMA 2007, Backscatter and Reef Photo & Video began sharing USA distribution of Seatool products ([19]). Backscatter also became a dealer for Seacam by 2009 ([20]).

In October 2008, Backscatter announced a landmark merger with Underwater Photo-Tech, establishing an East Coast presence. The former Underwater Photo-Tech became known as “Backscatter East” ([21]). This gave Backscatter bicoastal coverage of the US market.

At DEMA 2009, Berkley White was credited as “the original instigator of the Imaging Resource Center” — the central exhibition area clustering all underwater photography and videography products at the trade show. Eric Cheng wrote: “THANK YOU, Berkley” ([22]).

In October 2012, Backscatter was appointed the distributor for Olympus Underwater products for North America and the Caribbean — a significant vote of confidence from a major camera manufacturer. Jim Decker stated: “In the past few years Olympus has shown a renewed commitment to the dive market with their PEN and tough series lines. We look forward to working with Olympus, dive shops, and dealers” ([23]). This partnership continued for years, with Olympus sharing booth space at Backscatter’s DEMA exhibits through at least 2018 ([24]).

COVID Pivot and Continued Innovation (2020–2023)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Backscatter pivoted to live video content on a weekly basis, launching sessions on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube starting April 2020. The first session was “Our Favorite Olympus TG-6 Shots & How We Shot Them” ([25]). The company participated in the Wetpixel Virtual Show in 2021 as a substitute for in-person DEMA ([26]).

Key Personnel

Own Products

MacroMate Diopter Series (2002–2014)

The MacroMate was Backscatter’s first proprietary product, debuted at DEMA 2002. An underwater removable macro diopter compatible with film and video setups, the Light & Motion Tetra version produced 1:1 images ([43]). The MacroMate was an achromat design providing approximately 2x magnification, with a beveled end allowing strobes to be positioned close to the subject ([44], forum — James Wiseman). It retailed for $500–$550 circa 2005 ([45], forum — kdietz).

By 2005, Backscatter developed a flip-up version that solved the problem of attaching and detaching the diopter mid-dive ([46], forum — James Wiseman). By 2008, all MacroMate diopters had been upgraded to coated achromatic glass ([47]). Backscatter also offered custom port fabrication — one user sent an Ikelite port to Backscatter and received a custom MacroMate-compatible modification 3–4 weeks later ([48], forum — wchen).

In April 2014, Backscatter released the MacroMate Mini ($89) — an underwater macro lens for GoPro HERO 3/3+. It attached to the company’s FLIP 3.1 bracket via 55mm threads, reducing GoPro’s minimum focus distance to approximately 3 inches. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum with two custom-designed glass optics and vacuum-sealed lens construction ([49]).

Neutral Density Filter System (2005)

Berkley White developed a rotatable neutral density underwater filter system that mounted on a fisheye lens, using the camera housing’s zoom control to position the dark portion of the filter over sunburst areas. Available in “hard line” and “graduated” types, from half-stop to 4-stop reduction. Designed housing-specifically for Subal and Light & Motion Titan housings. Demonstrated at the Seaspace convention by Jim Watt using photos from Indonesia ([50]).

GoPro Ecosystem (2012–2014)

Backscatter became a leading innovator in GoPro underwater accessories:

Bluewater Scootercam & Dropcam (2009)

At DEMA 2009, Backscatter debuted a new product line: the Bluewater Scootercam ($6,500) — an underwater scooter with space inside for SLRs and camcorders, featuring an Aquatica-compatible port mount capable of housing a Canon 5D Mark II behind an Aquatica dome port; and the Dropcam ($5,500) — a similar platform without blades or cowling. Both were software-controlled and programmable for focus, fire, and time lapse with almost any camera. A monitor remote upgrade was $1,499 and a timelapse/custom control upgrade $399 ([57]).

Wahoo HD Monitor Housing (2011)

Backscatter’s Wahoo HD was one of the first DSLR underwater external video monitors on the market. Designed and manufactured in the USA from aircraft-grade anodized aluminum, it housed the Sony CLM-V55 monitor (5-inch, 1.1 million dots) with all controls accessible including focus peaking. Depth-rated to 450 feet / 137 meters, it featured a true HDMI connection with a custom hard-wired 19-wire cable, oversized control knobs for cold-water gloves, and mounting holes in three locations. Available in Nauticam and Aquatica versions at $1,299 (housing only; monitor $499.99 separately). Backscatter tested the battery burn time at 3.6 hours of constant use with the NP-FM500 battery and offered free installation and pressure testing with monitor purchase. Reviewed by Shawn Heinrichs for Wetpixel ([58], [59]).

AirLock Vacuum System (2013)

The AirLock vacuum integrity check system creates and maintains a vacuum inside underwater camera housings to verify watertightness before diving. Prototyped at DEMA 2012 and released in March 2013, it was available in two versions: mechanical at $399 and electronic with LED Alert monitoring at $499. The system was “brand agnostic” with adaptors for Aquatica, Sea & Sea, Subal, Seacam, Nauticam, and Hugyfot housings, plus a fitting for Backscatter’s own Wahoo monitor housing. The port was watertight to 140 feet without the plug and to 600 feet with it properly installed ([60], [61], [62]).

Eric Cheng defended the concept in comments: “If this system says you are sealed, you are guaranteed not to have a leak. That is what it does” ([63], article comments). Erin Quigley, who tested a prototype on multiple trips, endorsed it: “$399 vs 5K? You want one” ([64], article comments). Jim Decker noted “the company is capable of providing custom engineering work to fit these to housings or products that lack suitable ports” ([65]).

M52 Wide-Angle Lenses for Olympus TG Series (2018–2019)

Backscatter developed proprietary optics for Olympus compact cameras:

MF-1 Mini Flash & OS-1 Optical Snoot (2019)

The MF-1 Mini Flash ($399) and OS-1 Optical Snoot ($149) were announced at DEMA 2019 and shipped December 2019. Designed together from inception as a matched macro strobe/snoot system — “We designed the Mini Flash and Optical Snoot together” ([68]).

MF-1 specifications: Guide number f/16; 500-lumen integral LED focus light; 6-step flash power and 3-step LED power; up to 1,400 flashes per charge; 2.5-second recycle at full power; powered by single Nitecore NL1835HP 18650 lithium battery; dual O-ring sealed battery compartment; automatic pre-flash cancellation detection via fiber optic; 100m/330ft depth rating; 375g in air, 150g in water; anodized machined aluminum. Included: 1-inch ball mount, YS mount, diffuser, spare O-rings ([69], [70]).

OS-1 specifications: Included 2 aperture cards (circular and oval) each with four different sized holes, projecting beams as small as 6mm. Click-on/click-off mounting with rotating snoot head ([71]).

Mike Bartick reviewed the system in February 2020, testing it in the US, Philippines (Anilao), and Papua New Guinea. He noted the 18650 battery choice was innovative — “commonly used for vaping, that has immediate high output and power on demand… the demand for power of the strobe closely matches that of a vape mod.” He found that every workshop guest he gave the system to “came back with positive results on their first dive” — unprecedented for snoots ([72]). Morten Bjorn Larsen reviewed it in October 2021, testing in Denmark and Sweden, finding broad community praise from photographers who “all praised the new mini flash with snoot from Backscatter” ([73]).

Note: The MF-1 had documented reliability issues, with some users reporting multiple warranty replacements. However, forum users consistently praised Backscatter’s customer service: “always took care of issues quickly” and the company was described as “generous with their warranty” ([74], forum — davehicks; [75], forum — dianna912, chrisross).

Macro Wide 4300 Video Light (2020)

Announced November 27, 2020, the MW-4300 offered 4,300-lumen output across three steps with an 85-degree beam angle at 6000K. A dedicated macro mode provided a 1,400-lumen spot beam. Powered by two Nitecore NL2150HP batteries with 50-minute burn time at full power. Compatible with the existing OS-1 Optical Snoot and Color Filter Set. Featured red mode for night diving and advanced signaling patterns. $399 introductory / $499 regular price. Shipped December 7, 2020 ([76]).

Mini Flash 2 / MF-2 (2022)

The MF-2 ($399), announced November 3, 2022, was described as a “major upgrade” and marketed as the “World’s Greatest Macro Strobe.” New features over the MF-1: automatic optical TTL for Olympus cameras; wireless remote power control; high-speed sync; improved 1,000-lumen focus light (double the MF-1’s 500); test mode and safety beacon; faster recycle time; larger battery with longer run time. Backward-compatible with all existing Mini Flash snoots and accessories. Shipped mid-November 2022 at $399 (combo with snoot $499). Accompanied by the Remote Lighting Muck Stick accessory at $49 ([77]).

Forum users found the MF-2 “much improved in reliability” over the MF-1 and praised it for macro and close-focus wide-angle work, though it was considered “too weak for wide angle” as a primary strobe ([78], forum — davehicks, hyp).

Distribution & Retail

Backscatter’s distribution partnerships evolved significantly over two decades:

Backscatter also functioned as a full-system retailer, selling complete camera rigs including camera, housing, ports, lenses, and accessories as integrated packages. They maintained a large rental equipment fleet and offered professional-level rental support ([91]).

In the forum community, Backscatter was recognized alongside B&H and Reef Photo & Video as a top US dealer for equipment purchases and repairs ([92], forum — kraken de mabini).

Education & Events

Digital Shootout (2002–2018+)

The Digital Shootout, co-founded and co-directed by Berkley White with Dan Baldocchi, was “presented by Backscatter” and ran as an annual week-long underwater imaging workshop and competition. Staff included top industry professionals; over $35,000 in prizes by 2012. Under Exposures, the travel company founded by White and Baldocchi, organized the logistics ([93]). Backscatter shipped over a ton of demo gear to each event for participants to test ([94]). Key editions:

YearLocationParticipantsStaff
2004Fiji50Berkley White, Jim Watt, Dan Baldocchi
2005Bonaire—White, Baldocchi, Watt, Jason Bradley, Eric Cheng
2006Palau25White, Baldocchi
2007Bonaire6010 staff
2010Little Cayman—White, Jim Decker, Russ Sanoian, Sterling Zumbrunn
2012Little Cayman80White, Zumbrunn, Erin Quigley

([95], [96], [97], [98], [99], [100])

Monterey Shootout (2011–2019+)

Co-hosted by Backscatter and NCUPS (Northern California Underwater Photographic Society), the annual Monterey Shootout was held in Monterey Bay with the Backscatter showroom serving as home base for demo gear. Competitions featured $25,000+ in prizes, seminars from Backscatter staff and invited experts, and “the infamous Backscatter party” as the social capstone. Canon co-sponsored. The 2019 edition attracted 172 contestants ([101], [102], [103]).

DEMA Imaging Resource Center

Backscatter sponsored presentation sessions at the DEMA Show’s Imaging Resource Center — the trade show area that Berkley White had originally instigated — from at least 2011 through 2014. Topics ranged from underwater fluorescence photography to compact camera techniques, presented by Jim Decker, Joel Penner, and invited speakers ([104], [105], [106]).

Community Seminars

Backscatter partnered with NCUPS and Wallin’s Dive Center for free two-day seminars in the San Francisco Bay Area, featuring an evening imaging presentation followed by a pool session where attendees could try Backscatter demo gear ([107], [108]). Backscatter also helped organize the Bay Area Dive Show (2010), where the Backscatter booth “was mobbed the entire time” ([109]).

Content Creation

Backscatter maintained a robust educational content platform on its website (backscatter.com/learn/), publishing:

Wetpixel Live

Backscatter was a recurring sponsor of the Wetpixel Live YouTube series (2020-2023). The company was featured in a dedicated episode during the 2021 Wetpixel Virtual Trade Show (Episode 219), showcasing their product lineup as a substitute for the in-person DEMA show ([118]). A DEMA 2022 extra episode also covered Backscatter’s booth and new products ([119]).

Community Relationship

Backscatter was a Wetpixel sponsor from at least 2006, frequently referred to as “our friends” and “our sponsors and good friends” by Wetpixel staff ([120]). The company loaned equipment to community members for testing — James Wiseman thanked “Stephen Frink and Berkeley White, who loaned me the lens” for forum experimentation ([121], forum — james).

At the first Wetpixel Google+ Hangout in 2012, Berkley White shared openly alongside Ryan Canon of competing retailer Reef Photo & Video. Commenter Steve Williams noted: “It says a lot about our shared passion that competing businesses like Ryan and Berk would go on and share together” ([122], article comments).

Stephen Frink and Backscatter had a particularly close industry relationship — Frink was photographed with Jim Decker and Berkley White at DEMA booths, and the Seacam USA booth at DEMA 2002 was “right next door to Backscatter” ([123]).

At DEMA 2006, Backscatter, Wetpixel, and fine-art printing company Pictopia planned a collaboration to “get Wetpixel’s Pictures of the Week printed and hung in a gallery space” ([124]).

Industry Impact

Backscatter’s influence on the underwater imaging industry extended beyond retail:

DEMA Show Booth History

YearBooth #Notable Products/Events
2002—MacroMate debut; SeaSpace and DEMA
2003—Athena glass dome ports; Top Dawg; Zillion
2004—Hartenberger lighting; MacroMate diopters; TopDawg worldwide
2006—Top Dawg; Hartenberger Nano; Macromate for SLRs
2007#2269Seatool distribution; Stix floats; Flip-up MacroMates
2008#2942Merger with UW Photo-Tech announced; XIT 404; Fisheye
2009#768Bluewater Scootercam/Dropcam; Seacam dealer; Fisheye G11
2012#652AirLock prototype; GoPro Flip filters
2013—AirLock ($399/$499); Flip 3.1; RGBlue; GoPro HERO3+
2014#3041Olympus distribution; AOI ports; MacroMate Mini; Orcalight
2018#225Subal and Olympus in booth
2019—MF-1 Mini Flash + OS-1 Optical Snoot launch
2022—MF-2 Mini Flash 2; Remote Muck Stick

([127], [128], [129], [130], [131], [132], [133])

Product Timeline

References

Product announcements and reviews (editorial)

Trade show and event coverage (editorial)

Personnel and company (editorial)

Community sources (forum)

Sources

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  142. Wetpixel article, Oct 15, 2004: Dema Show 2004 Report ↩
  143. Wetpixel article, Jun 17, 2005: Backscatter Neutral Density Underwater Filter System ↩
  144. Wetpixel article, Jul 31, 2005: Bonaire Digital Shootout 2005 Daily Webcast ↩
  145. Forum thread: Anybody Using A Macromate ↩
  146. Wetpixel article, Jan 11, 2006: Backscatter Now Hiring Salesperson ↩
  147. Wetpixel article, Mar 11, 2006: Boston Sea Rovers 52nd Clinic Report 2006 ↩
  148. Wetpixel article, Nov 11, 2006: Dema 2006 Backscatter Underwater Video And Photo ↩
  149. Wetpixel article, Feb 9, 2007: Backscatter Seeks Webmaster ↩
  150. Wetpixel article, Nov 1, 2007: Dema 2007 Backscatter ↩
  151. Wetpixel article, Oct 25, 2008: Dema 2008 Backscatter Underwater Video Photo ↩
  152. Wetpixel article, Dec 18, 2008: Berkley White Tests Nikon D3x In Underwater Housings ↩
  153. Wetpixel article, Feb 10, 2009: Ncups And Backscatter Host Free Underwater Photo And Video Seminar ↩
  154. Wetpixel article, Mar 4, 2009: Best Underwater Point Shoot Cameras For 2009 ↩
  155. Wetpixel article, Nov 6, 2009: Dema 2009 Day 2 Booth Coverage Insanity ↩
  156. Wetpixel article, Mar 1, 2010: Backscatters Best Point And Shoot Systems For 2010 ↩
  157. Wetpixel article, Jun 4, 2010: Bay Area Dive Show 2010 Photo Gallery ↩
  158. Wetpixel article, Oct 16, 2010: Comprehensive Review Of Canon T2i On Backscatter ↩
  159. Wetpixel article, Aug 17, 2011: Announcing The Monterey Shootout 2011 ↩
  160. Wetpixel article, Nov 1, 2011: Backscatter Releases Wahoo Hd Monitor Housing ↩
  161. Wetpixel article, May 16, 2012: Backscatter Announces Filter Solution For Gopro ↩
  162. Wetpixel article, Jun 5, 2012: Wetpixel Hangout 1 Is On Air Join Us Live ↩
  163. Wetpixel article, Jul 14, 2012: The Digital Shootout 2012 ↩
  164. Wetpixel article, Oct 17, 2012: Backscatter Appointed As Olympus Distributor ↩
  165. Wetpixel article, Oct 23, 2012: Backscatter Announces Its Best Compact Cameras For 2012 ↩
  166. Wetpixel article, Mar 1, 2013: Backscatter Releases The Airlock ↩
  167. Wetpixel article, May 30, 2013: Review Backscatter Airlock Vacuum Integrity Check System ↩
  168. Wetpixel article, Aug 17, 2013: Backscatter Expands Flip Filter Family ↩
  169. Wetpixel article, Apr 3, 2014: Backscatter Launches Macromate Mini1 ↩
  170. Wetpixel article, May 26, 2014: Coverage Bahamas Underwater Photo Week ↩
  171. Wetpixel article, Nov 25, 2014: Wetpixel Coverage Dema 2014 ↩
  172. Wetpixel article, May 30, 2018: Backscatter Compares The Nikon D850 And Sony A7riii ↩
  173. Wetpixel article, Jul 25, 2018: Backscatter Ships Tg5 Wide Angle Conversion Lens ↩
  174. Wetpixel article, Nov 15, 2018: Dema 2018 ↩
  175. Wetpixel article, Mar 20, 2019: Backscatter Ships Wide Angle Lens For Olympus Tg Series Cameras ↩
  176. Wetpixel article, May 22, 2019: Olympus Announces The Tg 6 Compact ↩
  177. Wetpixel article, Sep 6, 2019: Results Monterey Shootout 2019 ↩
  178. Wetpixel article, Nov 22, 2019: Backscatter Announces Mf 1 Mini Flash And Os 1 Optical Snoot ↩
  179. Wetpixel article, Feb 5, 2020: Review Mike Bartick On The Backscatter Mini Flash And Optical Snoot ↩
  180. Wetpixel article, Apr 25, 2020: Backscatter Hosts Live Video Sessions ↩
  181. Wetpixel article, Nov 27, 2020: Backscatter Announces The Macro Wide 4300 Video Light ↩
  182. Wetpixel article, Oct 18, 2021: Review Backscatter Backscatter Mini Flash And Optical Snoot By Morten Bjorn ↩
  183. Wetpixel article, Nov 17, 2021: Wetpixel Virtual Show Day 2 ↩
  184. Wetpixel article, Nov 3, 2022: Backscatter Announces Mini Flash Version 2 ↩
  185. Backscatter at SeaSpace 2002 (article) ↩
  186. MacroMate debut — DEMA 2002 (article) ↩
  187. D-SLR article on backscatter.com (article) ↩
  188. Sea & Sea DX-100 review by Berkley White (article) ↩
  189. SeaSpace 2003 — Subal housings (article) ↩
  190. Athena dome ports — DEMA 2003 (article) ↩
  191. ND graduated filter system (article) ↩
  192. Backscatter hiring — company description (article) ↩
  193. Company description — seeking salesperson (article) ↩
  194. Company description — seeking webmaster (article) ↩
  195. DEMA 2006 booth report (article) ↩
  196. DEMA 2007 booth report (article) ↩
  197. DEMA 2008 booth report — merger announced (article) ↩
  198. DEMA 2009 — Bluewater, Seacam, Fisheye (article) ↩
  199. Best point-and-shoot cameras for 2009 (article) ↩
  200. Best point-and-shoot systems for 2010 (article) ↩
  201. Canon T2i review on Backscatter (article) ↩
  202. Olympus E-PL1 review on Backscatter (article) ↩
  203. Wahoo HD monitor housing announcement (article) ↩
  204. Wahoo HD review by Shawn Heinrichs (article) ↩
  205. GoPro filter and housing announcement (article) ↩
  206. Appointed Olympus distributor (article) ↩
  207. Best compact cameras for 2012 (article) ↩
  208. AirLock release (article) ↩
  209. AirLock review by Adam Hanlon (article) ↩
  210. Flip 3.1 filter expansion (article) ↩
  211. MacroMate Mini launch (article) ↩
  212. M52 wide angle lens for TG-5 (article) ↩
  213. M52 wide angle air lens (article) ↩
  214. MF-1 and OS-1 announcement (article) ↩
  215. MF-1 review by Mike Bartick (article) ↩
  216. Live video sessions (article) ↩
  217. Macro Wide 4300 announcement (article) ↩
  218. MF-1/OS-1 review by Morten Bjorn Larsen (article) ↩
  219. Mini Flash 2 announcement (article) ↩
  220. Hartenberger/TopDawg — DEMA 2004 (article) ↩
  221. Digital Shootout Fiji 2004 (article) ↩
  222. Digital Shootout Bonaire 2005 (article) ↩
  223. Digital Shootout Palau 2006 (article) ↩
  224. Digital Shootout Bonaire 2007 (article) ↩
  225. Digital Shootout 2010 (article) ↩
  226. Digital Shootout 2012 (11th year) (article) ↩
  227. Bay Area Dive Show 2010 (article) ↩
  228. Boston Sea Rovers 2006 (article) ↩
  229. Monterey Shootout 2011 (article) ↩
  230. Monterey Shootout 2016 (article) ↩
  231. Monterey Shootout 2019 (article) ↩
  232. DEMA 2013 coverage (article) ↩
  233. DEMA 2014 coverage (article) ↩
  234. DEMA 2018 coverage (article) ↩
  235. D850 vs a7RIII comparison (article) ↩
  236. Bahamas Underwater Photo Week (article) ↩
  237. Berkley White tests D3x (article) ↩
  238. Berkley White on 5D Mark III (article) ↩
  239. Berkley White Cocos video (article) ↩
  240. Russ Sanoian — The Nightstalker (article) ↩
  241. Wetpixel Hangout with Berkley White (article) ↩
  242. NCUPS/Backscatter seminar (article) ↩
  243. Backscatter demo days 2010 (article) ↩
  244. DEMA 2011 IRC schedule (article) ↩
  245. DEMA 2012 IRC schedule (article) ↩
  246. DEMA 2014 IRC schedule (article) ↩
  247. Olympus TG-6 pre-production testing (article) ↩
  248. Panasonic LX100 II review (article) ↩
  249. Wetpixel Virtual Show 2021 (article) ↩
  250. MacroMate discussion — flip-up version, pricing (forum) ↩
  251. Top Dawg housing support (forum) ↩
  252. MF-2 community reception (forum) ↩
  253. MF-1 reliability and warranty (forum) ↩
  254. Backscatter as repair destination (forum) ↩
  255. Inon S220 and MF-2 system building (forum) ↩
  256. MF-1 18650 battery longevity (forum) ↩