SUMMARY
Marine ecologist and underwater photographer Robert Harcourt won a Scientists at Work photography award for an image of a fellow scientist collecting a sample from a whale shark. The photograph was taken using a Nikon Z8 camera paired with a custom-modified Nikonos 13mm fisheye lens, which is approximately 35 years old. Harcourt had the vintage lens converted by Seacam to be compatible with his modern camera, demonstrating creative technical modifications to achieve the desired shot. He has been involved in underwater photography since the 1980s, primarily for personal interest and to support marine science and conservation efforts.
TAKEAWAYS
Robert Harcourt won an award for an underwater photograph of a whale shark.
The image was captured using a modified 35-year-old Nikonos 13mm fisheye lens on a Nikon Z8 camera.
The vintage lens was converted by Seacam for compatibility with modern camera systems.
Harcourt uses underwater photography to support marine science and conservation.