The best camera isn’t the latest one. It’s the one you know how to use better than anyone else. And no one showcased that better in recent weeks than the winners of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest.

New gear won’t automatically make you a better photographer than you already are. The hard truth is that most modern cameras are incredibly capable, even models from nearly a decade ago. Why, just the other day, I shot a pro sports tournament with my Nikon D4, which is nearly 13 years old now. The perceived limitations we observe often lie not in the equipment we own but in our ability to use the gear effectively. These UPOTY winners clearly show that having the latest gear is absolutely not a necessity to get amazing photographs. . thephoblographer.com

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