The Digital Shootout

24/03/2026

Ready to take your underwater images further than you ever imagined? Join us this June in picturesque Little Cayman for the Digital Shootout — the largest and most immersive underwater imaging event in the world. Enjoy two unforgettable weeks of diving, 25+ unique seminars, coaching from the pros, test-diving cutting-edge gear, and nonstop inspiration alongside the most passionate and supportive community environment.

Sign up today!
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/

14/06/2024

Counting down to the 2024 Digital Shootout! Looking forward to an amazing two weeks of diving and learning underwater photography techniques, editing techniques for photo and video, plus all the latest gear from Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo, Nauticam USA, ISOTTA - Underwater Photographers, and Pegasus Thrusters. Two weeks of FUN starts tomorrow! 🌊🤿📸😎🤙🏼

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30/11/2020

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24/07/2019

It truly does take a village to produce an event the size of the Digital Shootout. Enormous THANKS and APPRECIATION to all of our sponsors, whom we could not do this event without. Thank you for your continued support of underwater imaging and ocean conservation!

If you happened to be fortunate enough to have won a prize at this year's Shootout, let the sponsor of your prize know how much you appreciate their contribution. They'd love to hear from you!

Hope to see you in 2020 in Bonaire!
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com

Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo Under Exposures Nauticam USA Get Olympus Isotta Housings Canon Pegasus Thruster DPV Pindito Critters at Lembeh Resort Samambaia Liveaboard Bilikiki Cruises - Solomon Islands Alam Batu - Beach Bungalow Resort Little Cayman Beach Resort CoCo View Resort Crystal Blue Resort Divi Resorts Light and Motion Dive THINK TANK PHOTO Scuba Diving Magazine DivePhotoGuide - Underwater Photography & Video Wetpixel Delkin Devices

21/07/2019

The traditional categories at the Digital Shootout only allow global editing changes, whereas in the unrestricted categories anything goes. The photographers who place in these categories are rewarded more for their in-camera captures than relying on editing skills. This year's Wide Angle Traditional image is definitely one that belongs on a wall! Congratulations, Molly Alvino who will be going to Critters at Lembeh Resort in Indonesia!

Molly was our Beneath The Sea scholar this year, and before coming to the Shootout, only had a handful of dives with a GoPro. The Digital Shootout has a proven record for being the fast-track to improved underwater imaging. Read about Molly's Shootout experience on our Shootout Life page:

https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/little-cayman-2019/shootout-life/

Join us in 2020!
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/registration/

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19/07/2019

Hannes Klostermann, you're going to Alam Batu - Beach Bungalow Resort! This grouper image is a stunner and was awarded 1st place in the Wide Angle Unrestricted category. Congratulations, Hannes!

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If you'd like to take your underwater photography skills to the next level in a fun and supportive environment with some awesome diving thrown in, then join us next year in beautiful Bonaire!
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com

18/07/2019

This engaging image of an arrow crab took 1st place honors in the Macro Traditional category of this year's Digital Shootout. Congratulations, Patricia Dusman, and enjoy your live aboard trip to the Bilikiki Cruises - Solomon Islands!

Get inspired to go diving and check out all the photo entries:
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/little-cayman-2019/contest-results/

Wanna join in on the learning and fun? Join us next year in Bonaire!
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/registration/

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17/07/2019

Skill, patience and a little bit of luck was needed to capture this image. Congratulations, Greg Sherman! This 1st place Macro Unrestricted image was awarded a 7 night trip to Crystal Blue Resort in the Philippines. More macro shooting awaits you at CBR!

Check out this year's Digital Shootout from Little Cayman:
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com/little-cayman-2019/

If you'd like to join in on the underwater fun next year's Shootout is in Bonaire! For more information:
https://www.thedigitalshootout.com

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