Stuart Keasley

Forum username: stuart keasley
Posts: 235
Active years: 2008–2023
Primary forums: Video Gear and Technique, General Chat
Specialization: Professional underwater cinematography, UK marine conservation, high-frame-rate video

Community Role

Stuart Keasley is a UK-based professional underwater cinematographer and Wetpixel community member active from 2008 to 2023. He operates an underwater filming company and contributed detailed technical reviews of professional video equipment to the community. He is also involved in marine conservation efforts, particularly through the Bite Back organization.

Notable Contributions

Britain’s Secret Seas

Keasley’s most prominent thread (44 replies) promoted the BBC2/BBC HD series “Britain’s Secret Seas” presented by Paul Rose, in which he was involved. He encouraged UK-based Wetpixel members to watch the series, which was selected as Radio Times Pick of the Week. The first episode aired Sunday at 8pm on BBC2 in May 2011. The thread sparked discussion about UK diving conditions and marine life (^[1]).

Sony NEX-FS700 and Odyssey 7Q Kit Review

Keasley authored a comprehensive technical review of the Sony NEX-FS700 paired with the Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q monitor/recorder in an Amphibico Genesis housing (8 replies). The review covered the first underwater use of the FS700 recording 2K raw at up to 200fps via the Odyssey 7Q. He detailed the Amphibico Genesis housing’s electronic LANC controls, the Nauticam-housed Atomos Ninja 2 as external monitor, and a vacuum leak detection system. He noted being reasonably confident this was the first such equipment combination used underwater (^[2]).

Subal S7Q Monitor Housing

He started a thread about the Subal S7Q housing for the Odyssey 7Q monitor (9 replies), noting his interest in pairing it with the FS700. He also anticipated the Odyssey 7Q’s support for the Sony A7S and Panasonic GH4 (^[3]).

Marine Conservation

Keasley organized the annual “Bite Back at Cancer Charity Ball,” held on the Hispaniola Boat at Embankment in London. The previous year’s event had raised over 11,000 pounds, split between Bite Back Marine Conservation and Marie Curie Cancer Care, setting a high target for 2011. Sponsors included Vilamendhoo Island Resort, Euro Divers, and Sussex Shipwrecks (^[4]).

Activity Profile

• Peak years: 2011–2014
• Primary focus: Professional underwater video systems and UK marine content
• 29 threads started across Video Gear and Technique and General Chat
• UK-based professional underwater cinematographer
• Involved with BBC documentary production and marine conservation

Timeline

• 2008: Joins Wetpixel community
• 2011-05: Promotes “Britain’s Secret Seas” on BBC2 (^[5])
• 2011-05: Organizes Bite Back at Cancer Charity Ball (^[6])
• 2013-12: Publishes FS700/Odyssey 7Q underwater kit review (^[7])
• 2014-04: Discusses Subal S7Q for Odyssey 7Q (^[8])