Sponsors:

Light & Motion:
Light & Motion is proud to sponsor the Digital Shootout. For more than a decade they have been a leader in underwater imaging by manufacturing hi quality underwater camera housings. Underwater photography is for everyone and Light & Motion is committed to making it easy and fun. As the presenting sponsor of the Shootout, Light & Motion is providing free demo housings to Shootout participants. Come and see how much fun it can be.

Air Jamaica -Soaring to new heights
At Air Jamaica, they roll out the Red Carpet treatment for each and every passenger. Needless to say, they always go the extra mile, because Air Jamaica wants to be your carrier of choice. And they know that competition is fierce. That's why they're sure that you'll be as excited about their Red Carpet Services as they are. Founded in 1969, Air Jamaica today features the most modern and efficient fleet in the Caribbean.

Backscatter:
An underwater Photographer's dream come true. Close your eyes and imagine a store that only sells underwater photography equipment. The walls are lined with the latest cameras, strobes, and accessories, and there's a friendly face to guide you along. Open your eyes because you're at Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo. Their staff of trained experts is dedicated to providing the best selection and service available. As a major sponsor of the Shootout their expertise will be available to everyone before, during, and after the event.

Adobe:
Adobe software gives you the power to create professional quality images right from your home computer, and it’s a lot easier than you think. Learn the tricks of the trade. The Adobe "Evangelists" will be on site providing daily seminars and with hands on instruction. They will show you how to make your good underwater images great.

Olympus:
Olympus has been very supportive of underwater photography and the Digital Shootout. They are committed to providing the best underwater digital camera systems available. See for yourself. As a major sponsor of the Shootout, Olympus is generously providing free demo cameras to go along with the Tetra housing.

Todd Productions
Richard & Gayle Todd are the founders of EPIC, the first environmental underwater image competition, now entering its fourteenth year. Their conservation rules have been the model for many subsequent contests. In 1999 they were awarded AT&T's prestigious Champions of the Environment Award. Rich and Gayle co-direct the Monterey Shootout (with Berkley White) and the Monterey Peninsula Underwater Photographers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They developed the photo competition for Underwater Malaysia, and
coordinated its first two years.

Ultralight Control Systems:
Ultralight Control Systems makes the lightest weight aluminum strobe arms on the market. They are used all over the world by professional and amateur photographers alike. As a sponsor of the Digital Shootout, Ultralight is providing arms for all of the demo housings.

Scuba Diving Magazine:
The magazine divers trust. Scuba Diving Magazine is the ultimate resource for active divers. Scubadiving.com will host a daily webcast of the Digital Shootout. Check out last year’s trip diary by Steven Frink at www.scubadiving.com/feature/indonesia/