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Ocean Optics and Mavericks Diving Move to
Action Underwater Studios in Essex

The move will provide the underwater photography and diving specialists with access to Action Underwater Studios unique filming tank. AUSTankThe 10 x 12 metre tank is 6 metres deep. According to Steve Warren, owner of Ocean Optics and Mavericks Diving, " sharing Action Underwater Studios facilities means that we can provide our underwater photography equipment clients with a basic in - water camera familiarisation session at the time of purchase. We're also consulting with underwater photography guru Martin Edge on constructing a dedicated underwater set to meet the needs of wide angle and other specialised underwater photography courses. Ocean Visions has already signed up to run underwater photography courses at the tank". Ocean Optics - Mavericks Diving also teaches NAUI scuba courses and BTSI (Buoyancy System Training Inc) precision buoyancy clinics. "Our NAUI instructors use radiophones that allow them to coach students by voice under the water. For teaching complex skills, like underwater photography or buoyancy control, being able to talk to the student is highly effective and makes time in the tank far more productive. We think we may be the only Uk dive school that offers this service", explains Steve. Steve and Mark will also be hosting regular tank sessions for qualified divers to jump in and keep their skills up to date. A two hour session including air, tank and weights is £35.00. A Simulaid mannequin is available for practicing rescue skills including lifts and in - water resuscitation Other equipment diver's can try include commercial band masks and, of course, a selection of Inon lenses and strobes for compact underwater cameras. Action Underwater Studios, located at Archers Fields, Basildon, is equipped with classrooms, individual changing rooms with showers and free car parking. The studio is associated with the filming of the "Star Wars", "Bourne", "Bond" and "Harry Potter"blockbusters.

MartinEdgebyNikMillsMartin Edge Underwater Photography Open Day - April 26th

Martin Edge, one of the world's most respected underwater photography educators, is hosting a special open day with underwater photography equipment specialists Ocean Optics - Mavericks Diving. Martin will focus on explaining his personal thought processes - his " Think and Consider" approach - that helps Martin and his students make superlative images. Over several presentations he will explore the pre planning that can lift a good shot into a jawdropping photograph. Martin has invited two additional presenters, both highly successful Edge students, to enhance the event. Simon Brown is a leading underwater journalist who will explain how to make money from underwater photography. John Wallis, also an underwater photo journalist, will look at what land photography has to teach underwater photographers. Martin's personal appearances are rare and pre booking is urged to avoid disappointment, as places are limited. Reservations can be made through Ocean Optics - Mavericks Diving. The event will be held at Action Underwater Studios in Basildon, Essex, the new home to Ocean Optics - Mavericks Diving.

The cost of attending the day is £25.00, to be paid when booking and is non refundable.

We will be closing the shop in the Strand from Friday 21st March and re-opening for business at AUS the first week of April. Our new address will be:

Ocean Optics & Mavericks Diving Ltd
Archers Fields, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex SS13 1DL

email: optics@oceanoptics.co.uk