"Steve and Mark of Ocean Optics have taken care of all my photographic equipment needs impeccably for almost ten years. They supply not only quality gear, but also great advice".

Tom Peschak, award winning underwater photographer, writing in his breathtaking new book "Lost World - The Marine Realm of Aldabra and the Seychelles" Ocean Optics is best described as Steve and Mark's place. In business for more than thirty years, we still hold to our original values of honest advice and a pathological commitment to aftersales. It's no secret that we're not the cheapest. The internet exists for those for whom price is all. For those who understand that value is measured in successful underwater images, Mark and Steve make it happen. Top underwater photographers like Tom, Martin Edge and Alex Mustard value Ocean Optics for the long-term support we provide. In return Ocean Optics has earned a loyal clientele from first time underwater snappers to Emmy Award winning professional underwater cinematographers. Optics likes to say "our clients make our reputation". No other underwater camera company has such successful clients as ours.

Steve and Mark's knowledge and experience can assist you make better underwater images in so many ways. Whether it's knowing exactly which combination of equipment will make the shot or how to overcome a techniques issue, they can help. Looking to learn underwater photography or join a photo safari? Give them a try. It's their comprehensive understanding of underwater photography, underwater photography equipment and objectivity that led Martin Edge to invite them to be contributing authors to his definitive manual "The Underwater Photographer". Mark also writes the Photocall series for "Diver Magazine". Steve is busy developing our underwater video arm and has filmed underwater for "Becoming Lara Croft" and the BBC special "Marchioness - A Survivors Story".

And it's not just about making sales. That's only part of what Optics does. Mark and Steve's continuing innovations in underwater photography include creating the INON Uk Underwater Photography Courses and designing the unique Ocean Optics Underwater Photography Stage. And their media credits, book dedications and client testimonials should tell you that the support you'll enjoy as an Ocean Optics client isn't hyperbole. It's for real.