Gear / Photo & Video Equipment

With a pocket-size body and large sensor, the Canon Powershot S100 is a powerful camera in a small package.

Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”

Want to video dolphins riding the bow wake? How about a shark or sailfish that comes close to the boat?  UCLS’s new Polecam enables photographers to capture the action from all new angles. Mated to the GoPro underwater video system on a tripod mount, the 24-inch painted wood poles can extend your reach and facilitate accessories mounting with a male and a female connector at each end. Polecam sections are $9.95, and caps run $9.95-25.95 depending on the model.CONTACT www.ulcs.com

The right scuba equipment can make an incredible dive even better. Here's a look at some of the coolest and hottest products from our Editor's Picks for the March's Best Dive Gear Guide.