2007
Key events
Enhanced viewfinders became the dominant theme among housing manufacturers. The Canon EOS-1D Mark III brought live view to Canon DSLRs. Jim Watt and Larry Smith, two beloved community figures, passed away. Shawn Heinrichs joined Wetpixel’s moderating team and the Amazon shark fin campaign succeeded. The Wetpixel Quarterly print magazine launched. Nikon D300 and Canon 40D brought significant mid-range improvements.
January
- 2007-01-04: Wetpixel/Divester launch campaign to remove shark fin products from Amazon.com; Amazon removes products within 10 days. Eric Cheng, Shawn Heinrichs. ([1])
- 2007-01-11: Shawn Heinrichs joins Wetpixel moderating team for conservation topics. ([2])
- 2007-01-18: Sea & Sea recalls DX-5D Canon 5D housing for o-ring defect — flooding risk. ([3])
- 2007-01-23: Boot 2007 Düsseldorf: enhanced viewfinders dominate — Sealux GV150, UK-Germany 45°, Seacam, INON viewfinders compared. ([4])
- 2007-01-26: New York Underwater Photo Society (NYUPS) officially launched; Jason Heller president. ([5])
February
- 2007-02-03: Aquatica announces 9.25” optical glass Megadome port. ([6])
- 2007-02-11: Our World Underwater 2007 in Chicago: Jose Alvarez Best of Show. ([7])
- 2007-02-16: TheUnderwaterChannel.tv launches with Peter Scoones, Nicholas Claxton. ([8])
- 2007-02-19: Light & Motion appoints Daniel Emerson as CEO, replacing co-founder Barrett Heywood. ([9])
- 2007-02-21: Canon announces EOS-1D Mark III — 10.1MP, 10fps, first Canon DSLR with Live View. ([10])
- 2007-02-23: Eric Cheng’s Jellyfish Lake photo wins National Geographic Traveller/PDN World in Focus competition. ([11])
March
- 2007-03-04: Boston Sea Rovers 53rd Clinic: Brian Skerry, Doug Allan/Sue Flood present; Sharkwater NE premiere. ([12])
- 2007-03-20: Larry Smith, legendary Indonesia dive guide and muck diving pioneer, passes away in Sorong aged 56. ([13])
- 2007-03-23: Beneath the Sea 2007: Stan Waterman honored as Legend of the Sea; Blue Water White Death cast reunited. ([14])
April
- 2007-04-16: Aquatica and Ikelite announce bulkhead agreement for iTTL compatibility. ([15])
- 2007-04-28: ADEX 2007 Bangkok: Drew Wong covers for Wetpixel; Gates FX7/HC7, Seatool, Keldan shown. ([16])
May
- 2007-05-18: Stephen Frink tests Canon 16-35mm II underwater in Seacam housing. ([17])
June
- 2007-06-15: James Wiseman publishes detailed article on complementary filter technique for wide-angle color correction. Alex Mustard, Craig Jones. ([18])
- 2007-06-16: Digital Shootout Bonaire 2007 — 60 participants, 10 staff, 3rd year at Divi Flamingo. ([19])
- 2007-06-29: Galapagos Islands added to UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger list. ([20])
July
- 2007-07-01: Sea & Sea announces 10MP DX-1G underwater camera system. ([21])
- 2007-07-21: Jim Watt, professional marine photographer and Digital Shootout staff member, passes away. Also Masa Ushioda. ([22])
August
- 2007-08-20: Nikon D300 announced — 12.3MP DX format with live view, 51-point AF; major upgrade. Canon 40D also announced. ([23])
- 2007-08-23: Canon announces EOS 40D — 10.1MP, 6.5fps, live view. ([24])
September
- 2007-09: Wetpixel Quarterly print magazine launches — co-founded by Eric Cheng and Elijah Woolery. ([25])
October
- 2007-10: DEMA Show 2007: Canon 40D and Nikon D300 housing announcements dominate. Nauticam may have had early presence. Multiple housing makers race for D300 and 40D. ([26])
November
- 2007-11: Nikon D3 announced — Nikon’s first full-frame DSLR, 12.1MP FX format, ISO 25600. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III announced — 21.1MP full-frame. ([27])
December
- 2007-12: Alex Mustard named Marine Photographer of the Year. 2007 year in review: enhanced viewfinders, D300/40D housing race, Wetpixel Quarterly launch. ([28])
References
- [29] — 365 articles processed
Sources
- Wetpixel article, Jan 4, 2007: Amazoncom Sells Shark Fin Soup ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 11, 2007: Shawn Heinrichs Joins Moderating Team For Conservation ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 18, 2007: Sea Sea Recalls Dx 5d Canon 5d Housing For Retrofit ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 23, 2007: Boot 2007 Show Report By Gerard Wijnsma ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 26, 2007: New York Underwater Photo Society Established ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 3, 2007: Aquatica Announces 925 Inch Glass Megadome ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 11, 2007: 2007 Our World Underwater Winners Announced ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 16, 2007: New Online Underwater Show Theunderwaterchanneltv ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 19, 2007: Light Motion Names New Ceo Daniel Emerson ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 21, 2007: Canon Announces Eos 1d Mark Iii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 23, 2007: Eric Cheng Photograph Of Jellyfish Lake Winner In World In Focus Competit ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 15, 2007: Boston Sea Rovers 53rd Clinic 2007 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 21, 2007: Larry Smith ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 29, 2007: Beneath The Sea 2007 Dive Show Report ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 16, 2007: Aquatica To Offer Ikelite Bulkhead On Housings ↩
- Wetpixel article, May 15, 2007: 2007 Asian Dive Exposition Adex In Bangkok ↩
- Wetpixel article, May 18, 2007: Stephen Frink Tests The Canon 16 35mm Ii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 15, 2007: Complementary Filters And Wide Angle Underwater Photography ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 17, 2007: Digital Shootout Bonaire 2007 Daily Webcast ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 29, 2007: Galapagos Added To Unescos List Of World Heritage In Danger ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 1, 2007: Sea Sea Announces 10 Megapixel Dx 1g Underwater Camera ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 21, 2007: Underwater Photographer Jim Watt Passes Away ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 23, 2007: Nikon Announces D300 Full Frame D3 And More ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 23, 2007: Nikon Announces D300 Full Frame D3 And More ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 7, 2007: Wetpixel Quarterly Holiday Discount ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 4, 2007: Dema 2007 10 Bar ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 23, 2007: Nikon Announces D300 Full Frame D3 And More ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 5, 2007: 10bar Ultra Compact Focusing Light Review ↩
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