The primary mission of the Digital Shootout is education, but at the end of week our guests enter their best photos and video in our imaging contest. Below are a list of our 2011 Sponsors and their prizes. As we get closer to the 2012 Digital Shootout, this page will be updated..
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Backscatter
Backscatter's top gear and tech guys, Jim Decker and Russ Sanoian, will be on-location so you can demo some of the latest underwater imaging systems. They'll also have extra accessories and parts, and be available to assist you with any of your technical needs. They'll keep you shooting all week long!
ON-SITE STAFF: Jim & Russ
DEMO GEAR:
Huge Assortment of Demo Gear
ONSITE TECH SUPPORT
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Aquatica
We are thrilled that Jean Bruneau, Aquatica's Technical Advisor is joining us again this year! Not only will Jean bring with him many of Aquatica's very cool toys, but a wealth of knowledge that he's eager to share with the Shootout crowd.
ON-SITE STAFF: Jean Bruneau
DEMO GEAR: SLR & Video Housings
PRIZES: Aquatica Nikon D7000 Housing - $2689
Aquatica Sony NEX-5 Housing - $1420 |
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Nauticam USA
New to the Shootout demo gear and tech support team this year is Chris Parsons from Nauticam. Chris will be bringing some of Nauticam's latest camera systems for demo and will be able to help out with any questions during the week.
PRIZES: $1000 Nauticam Gift Certificate
Nauticam EP-L2 Housing - $1750
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Sea & Sea
PRIZES: Sea & Sea Nikon D7000 - $2999
2 Sea & Sea YS-250 Pro Underwater Strobes - $1069 ea
2 Sea & Sea YS-110a Underwater Strobes - $639 ea |
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Canon
ON-SITE STAFF: Ed Meyers
DEMO GEAR: 5D Mark II, 7D, lots o lenses
PHOTO PRINTING STATION |
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Sony
DEMO GEAR: CX550 video camera, TX7 & WX1 cameras and housings
PRIZES: Sony NEX-5 camera and lens kit - $699
Cybershot camera and housing (exact model to be confirmed)
Handycam camcorder (exact model to be confirmed) |
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NightSea
Also new to the Shootout demo gear and tech support team this year is Charles Mazel from NightSea. Charles will help you get your camera gear setup with NightSea's demo equipment allowing you to capture underwater fluorescense.
PRIZES: BW-1 light (our higher-end light) with Filter Visor and Strap Wrapper (our
BW-1D kit) - $495
BEx excitation filter for strobe $150
BBx barrier filter for camera $50, BLSB - BlueStar Buddy Package
BlueStar Light plus 2 Filter Visors and 2 Strap Wrappers for experiencing fluorescence diving - $187 |
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Light & Motion
DEMO GEAR: BlueFin Video housings & Sola 600 lights
PRIZES: 2 Sola Video 1200s $1358
1 Sola Photo 600 $579 |
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WorldWide Dive and Sail
PRIZES: 10 nights on the Philippine Siren
$5,000
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Lembeh Resort/Critters@Lembeh, Indonesia
PRIZES: 8 nights at Lembeh Resort, 22 boat dives with Critters@Lembeh includes Nitrox and a private guide
$3541
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Gates Housings
Red Housing and Lights on Loan for The Digital Shootout
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Wakatobi Resort
Indonesia 5 Nights
$2000
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Reef & Rainforest
TRAVEL ADVISOR / PRIZE COORDINATOR |
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Minahasa Lagoon, Indonesia
PRIZES: 7 nights 6 days in Manado Indonesia
$3218 |
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Bilikiki, Solomon Islands
PRIZES: 7 nights on the Bilikiki in the Solomon Islands
$2716 |
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Manthiri, Maldives
PRIZES: 7 nights aboard the Manthiri in Maldives
$2625 |
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Maluku Divers
PRIZES: 7 nights 6 dive days in Ambon Indonesia
$1550 |
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Olympus
DEMO GEAR: Pen E-LP1 camera and housing
PRIZES: Olympus PEN E-PL1 camera lens kit with PT-EP01 underwater housing - $1198 |
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Fisheye
PRIZES: Fisheye FIX S95 housing for Canon S95 - $799 |
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Pegasus Thruster
PRIZES: TBA
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Ikelite
PRIZES: $300 gift certificate |
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Xit404
PRIZES: Tripod Bracket - $199 |
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UltraLight Control Systems
DEMO GEAR: arms and adapters
PRIZES: 2 $100 gift certificates |
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Under Exposures
photo. dive. travel. |
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Cayman Airways
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Wetpixel
Media Partner |
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Dive Photo Guide
Media Partner
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Dive Film Podcast
Media Partner |
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Newmediasoup, LLC
Web Site Design and Development
Live Event Coverage |
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