2014
Key events
The 4K video revolution arrived in force for underwater photographers: the Panasonic GH4 (the first consumer 4K mirrorless), GoPro HERO4 Black, and Panasonic HC-X1000 all shipped, reshaping UW video production at every budget level. Sony’s a7-series expanded with the a7S (extreme ISO, 4K) and triggered a housing race among every major manufacturer. The Nikon D750 emerged as the full-frame DSLR of choice, drawing immediate housing releases from Ikelite, Nauticam, and Subal. Mirrorless systems continued to gain ground as a serious alternative to DSLRs. On the conservation side, CMS (Convention on Migratory Species) voted landmark protections for 21 species including hammerheads, silky sharks, thresher sharks, all mobula rays, sawfish, and more. Tragically, Wetpixel contributor Valerie de la Valdene died in the Galápagos in July.
January
- 2014-01-07: CES 2014: Panasonic announces GH4 with 4K video capability; Nikon announces D4S and D3300; Sony announces A5000. ([1])
- 2014-01-08: Nauticam announces NA-A7 housing for Sony a7 and a7R at $3,500, opening the housing race for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless line. ([2])
- 2014-01-11: Aquatica unveils AE-M1 housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M1. ([3])
February
- 2014-02-04: Canon releases firmware update for the 1DX Mark I. (source)
- 2014-02-06: Boot Düsseldorf 2014 show report published; major housing manufacturers present. ([4])
- 2014-02-25: Nikon officially announces the D4S professional DSLR. ([5])
March
- 2014-03-06: Panasonic formally announces the GH4 at $1,699 — the first consumer mirrorless camera with 4K video capture, a landmark for UW video production. ([6])
- 2014-03-12: Alex Mustard publishes a field review of the Nauticam NA-D800 housing. ([7])
- 2014-03-17: Light & Motion announces the Sola 4000 video light. ([8])
April
- 2014-04-06: Sony announces the A7S — full-frame mirrorless with 4K video output and extreme high-ISO capability, immediately attracting UW video interest. ([9])
- 2014-04-15: Nikon announces the D810 full-frame DSLR. ([10])
- 2014-04-21: Wetpixel Bahamas Underwater Photo Week runs, offering guided UW photography instruction in the Bahamas. ([11])
- 2014-04: ADEX 2014 Singapore dive and underwater imaging show; Nauticam, Aquatica, and other housing makers show 2014 lineups. ([12])
May
- 2014-05-07: Olympus releases housing for the OM-D E-M10 mirrorless. ([13])
- 2014-05-13: Nauticam begins shipping the NA-GH4 housing for the Panasonic GH4, enabling underwater 4K video. ([14])
June
- 2014-06-02: Inon releases new color temperature accessory for the Z-240 strobe. (source)
- 2014-06: GoPro announces the HERO4. Adobe releases CC 2014 update. Sony A7S begins shipping. ([15])
July
- 2014-07-05: Valerie de la Valdene, Wetpixel contributor, dies in the Galápagos Islands. ([16])
- 2014-07: Inon ships the D-2000W strobe. (source)
August
September
- 2014-09-04: Panasonic announces HC-X1000 4K camcorder. ([18])
- 2014-09-07: Alex Mustard marries Eleonora Manca. ([19])
- 2014-09-12: Nikon announces the D750 full-frame DSLR — a 24.3MP body combining D610 price class with D810 features, and immediately flagged as a strong UW platform. ([20])
- 2014-09-29: GoPro announces HERO4 Black and Silver — HERO4 Black capable of 4K/30fps, bringing professional-grade 4K to the action camera category. ([21])
- 2014-09: Photokina 2014 Cologne; Sony a7II, Canon 7D Mark II, and multiple mirrorless systems previewed. ([22])
October
- 2014-10: Canon announces the EOS 7D Mark II APS-C DSLR, succeeding the original 7D with 65-point AF and 10fps. ([23])
- 2014-10: Sony announces the a7II with 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) — first full-frame mirrorless with IBIS, significant for handheld UW video. ([24])
- 2014-10: Multiple housing manufacturers begin announcing Nikon D750 housings following camera release. ([25])
November
- 2014-11-04: Ikelite announces housing for Nikon D750 at $1,800. ([26])
- 2014-11-07: Nauticam announces NA-D750; ships November 17 at $3,500. ([27])
- 2014-11-11: CMS COP11 votes to add 21 species to Appendix I/II protections: thresher sharks, silky sharks, sawfish, all mobula rays, hammerheads, and others — a landmark conservation vote affecting subjects central to UW photography. ([28])
- 2014-11-15: Alex Mustard publishes Part 1 of his Nikon D750 field review. ([29])
- 2014-11-17: Nauticam NA-D750 housing ships. ([30])
- 2014-11-18: Alex Mustard publishes Part 2 of his Nikon D750 field review. ([31])
- 2014-11-19: DEMA 2014 opens in Las Vegas (Nov 19–22). 4K video, mirrorless housings, video lighting, and fluorescence photography dominate the imaging halls; Nauticam, Ikelite, Aquatica, Backscatter all show new 2014/2015 products. ([32])
- 2014-11-25: Sony announces a7II with 5-axis IBIS; housing announcements from multiple manufacturers follow. ([33])
- 2014-11: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2014 winners announced. ([34])
December
- 2014-12-30: Subal announces the ND750 housing for Nikon D750. ([35])
- 2014-12: Nauticam announces NA-A7II housing for Sony a7II. ([36])
- 2014-12: Ocean Art 2014 results announced. ([37])
References
- [38] — articles processed from January through December 2014
Sources
- Wetpixel article, Jan 7, 2014: A Synopsis Of The Ces Show 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 8, 2014: Nauticam Announces Their Housing For Sony A7 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 11, 2014: Aquatica Unveils The Ae M1 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 6, 2014: Report Marseilles Show 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 25, 2014: Nikon Unveils The D4s Slr ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 4, 2014: Update Housing Compatibility For Panasonic Lumix Gh4 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 15, 2014: Review Nauticam 140mm Dome Port By Alex Mustard ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 14, 2014: Light And Motion Unveils The Sola 8000 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 6, 2014: Inon Lists Compatibility With Olympus Om D E M1 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 1, 2014: Aquatica Previews The Ad810 Housing For The Nikon D810 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 18, 2014: Alert Diver Bahamas Underwater Photo Week Issue ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 10, 2014: Wetpixel Adex 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, May 7, 2014: Nauticam Announces Their Housing For The Olympus E M10 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 4, 2014: Nauticam Unveils Their Na A5000 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 29, 2014: Philip Bloom Posts Review Of Gopro Hero4 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 27, 2014: Rip Valerie De La Valdene ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 20, 2014: Nauticam Ships Housing For Gx7 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 4, 2014: Panasonic Announces The Hc X1000 4k Camcorder ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 15, 2014: Review Nauticam 140mm Dome Port By Alex Mustard ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 14, 2014: Nikon Announces The D750 Slr Camera ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 29, 2014: Philip Bloom Posts Review Of Gopro Hero4 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 27, 2014: Andrej Belic Photokina 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 14, 2014: Aquatica Announces Housing For Canon Eos 7d Mark Ii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 25, 2014: Sony Announces The A7ii1 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 4, 2014: Ikelite Announces Housing For Nikon D750 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 4, 2014: Ikelite Announces Housing For Nikon D750 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 7, 2014: Nauticam Announces The Na D750 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 11, 2014: Cms Agrees On Protection Of 21 Species Of Shark Ray And Sawfish ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 15, 2014: Review Nauticam 140mm Dome Port By Alex Mustard ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 18, 2014: Field Review Nikon D750 And Nauticam Na D750 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 18, 2014: Field Review Nikon D750 And Nauticam Na D750 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 25, 2014: Wetpixel Coverage Dema 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 25, 2014: Sony Announces The A7ii1 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 22, 2014: Results Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2014 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 30, 2014: Subal Releases Housing For D750 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 22, 2014: Results Of Nauticam China Online Competition Announced ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 13, 2014: Final Call Ocean Art 2014 ↩
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