Digital Shootout, the premier event on the underwater photography calendar, returned to Little Cayman last month and was fully covered Now streaming live on www.thedigitalshootout.com.
The conference—now in its 21st year—saw guests from around the world join the staff for another two weeks of spectacular diving (led by Little Cayman Beach Resort) as well as educational workshops and inspirational presentations. Of course, with the event hosted by underwater imaging retailer Back reflectionAttendees once again got their hands on the latest cameras, cases, flashes, lights, and accessories. Of course, there was also the opportunity for some friendly competition—and the chance to win some great prizes.
Please see the detailed press release below summarizing the different parts of the online coverage: Gunfight Life, Check gearsAnd Contest results. To book next year’s event in Bonaire (June 14–28, 2025), visit Digital Shootout registration page.
PRESS RELEASE
The World’s Greatest Underwater Photography Workshop
Digital Shootout is the pinnacle of underwater photography workshops. For two weeks, underwater photographers from Baby Boomers to Gen Z come together to dive, improve their shooting and in-camera editing skills, test out the latest underwater gear, and have the most fun possible on a working vacation. Dive. Shoot. Learn. Repeat.
Learning – The Core Mission of Digital Shootout
With some of the most talented underwater photographers in the industry on the Shootout team, sharing their knowledge is unparalleled in 25 unique workshops offeredThe 4:1 student/staff ratio allows students to learn not only in the classroom but also on the boat, at meals, by the pool and at the Creative Cave, the live support center.
And the Digital Shootout wouldn’t be complete without a friendly competition at the end of the two-week training camp, where the best underwater stills and videos captured throughout the event will be awarded with attractive prizes.
Workshops and educational sessions are the main attractions of the Digital Shootout.
Digital Shootouts provide invaluable opportunities to learn from the pros
In-house demo equipment
Digital Shootout is the only event on the planet where you can experience the latest and greatest underwater photography gear for free. Back reflection, Nauticam, Isotta And Pegasus Propulsion transported tons of equipment down to Little Cayman, along with their representatives, to deliver an unparalleled demonstration equipment experience.
Participants were among the first to try Backscatter’s brand new product. HF-1 Hybrid Flash—with different types of diffusers
Nauticam’s portfolio includes every possible camera housing, from compact cameras to camcorders, as well as a range of high-quality optics that offer unparalleled versatility and unique perspectives.
The signature bright red of the Italian-made Isotta case was everywhere at Digital Shootout!
See Photos and Videos Check Out the Latest Cameras and Accessories
The Digital Shootout is the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to test and evaluate the latest underwater photography gear. Not only will they push all the buttons and turn all the dials, but they will also put the gear into real, everyday diving situations to see how it performs. Click the icon below or visit Check gears page to view sample content and reviews:
A Day in the Life at Digital Shootout
Experience diving, learning and friendship shared by this amazing group of passionate photographers by watching Gunfight Life part of the site:
A Day in the Life at Digital Shootout 2024
Our Friendly Competition
While Shootout is a learning event focused on improving underwater filming and editing techniques, event organizers, Back reflection Underwater Videos & Photos and Under exposureTry to collect some awesome prizes to give away in some friendly competition. Regardless of whether your image wins a prize or not, congratulations to all of this year’s participants for your hard work and progress in the Shootout! Each of you has created engaging, artistic ocean images to be proud of and you are all winners!
See full contest results and all submitted photos and videos on Contest results page.
Jim Watt Best of Show Award and Wide Angle Traditional Award to winner – Leland Jansen
Unlimited Wide Angle Winner – Mako McLean
Macro Traditional Winner – Greg Sherman
Macro Unrestricted Winner – Leland Jansen
The Compact Winner – Ann Donahue
Short Story Award for Cinematography – Jennifer Lu
Social Media Story Winner – Harper Altschul
Join us next year in Bonaire
The next Digital Shootout will be held in Bonaire from June 14-28, 2025.
Registration for the event is open at: https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/registration/
