# Mitsuna Kawai's Ocean Unseen Photo Wins

> Mitsuna Kawai captures a ghostly ribbonfish through salps with a modest Canon EOS R10.
- Title: Mitsuna Kawai's Ocean Unseen Photo Wins · Digital Camera World
- Summary: Mitsuna Kawai captures a ghostly ribbonfish through salps with a modest Canon EOS R10. Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category with a photo of a…
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- Published: 2026-10-04T10:45:00+00:00
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- Topics: mitsuna kawai, ocean photographer of the year, canon eos r10, ribbonfish, salps, ocean unseen, japan
## Ocean Unseen category winner
Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category for capturing microscopic ocean life with a modest camera setup.
## Ribbonfish and salps scene
A ribbonfish rises vertically through dark waters, trailing gossamer filaments as salps drift around it.
## Canon EOS R10 used
The photo was taken with a Canon EOS R10, a 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera for beginners and enthusiasts.
## Lens and settings
The RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens was set to 18mm, with exposure at 1/160 sec, f/9, and ISO 200.
## Close focus benefits
The focus distance of 28cm minimizes water between lens and subject, enhancing color and contrast.
## Competition context
The Ocean Photographer of the Year competition received over 15,000 entries, with Julien Anton winning overall.
## Key takeaway

Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category with a photo of a ribbonfish rising through salps using a Canon EOS R10.