New Scuba Gear from Oris, Akona, Olympus and Underwater Kinetics
In order to help you find the best scuba diving equipment our ScubaLab director highlights some new pieces of equipment each issue. This month we highlighted some of our favorite accessories and equipment including Oris' latest Aquis dive watch, a women's shorty from Akona, the Olympus Stylus TG-4 camera and underwater housing, and Underwater Kinetics high-powered dive light.
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Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II
Price: $2,500
Courtesy of OrisOris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II
The latest in Oris' Aquis dive watch collection, this stylish timepiece can go to depths over 1,600 feet.
The latest in Oris’ Aquis dive watch collection, this sleek timepiece was designed to mirror its namesake reef. Depth-rated to over 1,600 feet, the Great Barrier Reef's high-contrast face makes for excellent legibility underwater — even in low-viz conditions. A portion of the sales from this exclusive dive watch will be donated to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Akona Women's Shorty
Prices: $130
Zach StovallAkona Women's Shorty
This shorty's flat-lock stretching helps keep water from seeping in while providing comfortable exposure protection.
The flat-lock stitching on this women's shorty means you’ll have no uncomfortable chafing against the skin, and the rear YKK zipper is sandwiched between two rubber sealing strips and has a lowprofile overflap, which helps keep water from seeping in.
Olympus Stylus TG-4 Camera; PT-056 Housing
Price for camera and housing combo: $678
Jon WhittleOlympus Stylus TG-4 Camera; PT-056 Housing
This compact camera comes with a microscope mode — perfect for macro photography.
The Olympus Stylus TG-4 camera sports a 16 mp sensor, is waterproof to 50 feet without housing, shoots RAW, records full HD video, and has a microscope mode for tiny critters. The PT-056 housing is waterproof to 150 feet and accepts a wide range of lenses.
Underwater Kinetics Light Cannon ELED L1
Price: $214.99
Jon WhittleUnderwater Kinetics Light Cannon ELED L1
A high-intensity light with a nice grip handle.
The Light Cannon ELED 1L produces 1,200 lumens with alkaline batteries and 2,2000 lumens with a rechargeable Enduro Pack that’s sold separately. This is a high-intensity primary light with a nice grip handle.