MacroDivers Blog

Underwater Macro Photography, Dive Travel and Species ID

Practical articles, TG-7 camera settings, underwater macro techniques, destination notes and stories from the Coral Triangle and beyond.

Latest Posts

Best Underwater GoPro Settings for HERO10, HERO11, HERO12 and HERO13

Practical settings for using a GoPro in an underwater housing for general scuba video and photos, including 4K recording, frame rates, ISO limits, colour, stabilisation and mounting on the PT-059 cold shoe.

My Exact TG-7 and Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Settings for Nudibranch Photography

Our practical starting settings for photographing nudibranchs with the TG-7 and Backscatter Mini Flash 2, including aperture, TTL flash, focus placement and strobe positioning.

Best TG-7 Settings with the Backscatter Mini Flash 2

A detailed TG-7 and Backscatter Mini Flash 2 setup guide covering A Mode, ISO 100, RAW + JPEG, TTL flash, subject-specific settings and common underwater macro fixes.

Underwater Macro Photography with the OM System Tough TG-7

A practical guide to improving TG-7 macro images through buoyancy, subject approach, focus placement, composition and better lighting.

Why We Chose the OM System Tough TG-7 for Underwater Macro Photography

Why the TG-7 works so well for travelling macro divers, including close focus, Microscope Mode, compact travel weight and a clear upgrade path with Backscatter lighting.