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Underwater Photography News from DIVE 2016, Part 1: 360bubble
As usual, underwater photography featured prominently at the Birmingham Dive Show at the NEC this past weekend. The Photozone was packed with underwater photography equipment to buy, new innovations, the BSoUP photo competition and a host of great speakers on the Centre Stage. Over the next week we will be bringing you all the news about the underwater photography equipment and talks from the show.
360bubble
360bubble are the newest photography orientated team to join the Dive Show exhibitors with their innovative underwater housings for 360 cameras. 360 cameras are storming the above-water market, with Facebook, YouTube and VR goggles hugely popular for those that love the idea of a 360 degree panorama. So it is great to see 360bubble at the show encouraging divers to take this technology underwater. The stand was certainly attracting crowds, with wonderful images (or photospheres) and video, drawing in those who passed by, along with the unusual looking “bubble” for sale.
Until now, being able to take underwater 360 images and video has been prohibitively expensive, but 360bubble have changed this, with reasonably priced packages that will provide plenty of fun for anyone who takes the plunge. As soon as we saw the product, we started talking about shallow dives that we have done that would have worked brilliantly with the 360bubble.
Currently they have two products; one for pool use that is depth rated up to 4m, and a snorkelling, shallow water diving model that is waterproof to 10m. They are about to start a crowdfunding campaign to allow them to begin work on a much deeper version (working to at least 50m) which we would love to see at a future show.
The housings are designed to take all the current major players in 360 cameras. You can buy the housing alone if you already own one of these cameras, or 360bubble also sell camera and housing packages. The dive show special offer of 20% off is still available until tomorrow (Tuesday 25th October} – so if you fancy giving this a try, do so quickly! Go to the 360bubble website and use the code Dive2016.
This was 360bubble’s first Dive Show and they seemed to be delighted on how it had gone. We caught up with them late on the Sunday and they said that the show had gone well with really good customer involvement and that the crowd had been great.
We will be testing the 360bubble in the next few weeks, so watch out for some fun shots and video on Scubaverse in the near future. We cannot wait to get our hands on this great new product.
Here is a video link shot with the 360bubble housing:
For more from Nick and Caroline visit www.frogfishphotography.com.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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