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Light and Motion UK is a trading name of Fish Eye Productions Ltd. FEP have been representing the Light and Motion brand in the UK market since 2000 and our founder Stephen Mawle has been diving exclusively with Light and Motion housings since 1993. Stephen has extensive experience using Light and Motion equipment in diverse conditions across the world’s oceans.
From 1994 to 1998 Stephen together with his brother James Mawle ran and equipped their underwater video company, operating in the Egyptian Red Sea, exclusively with Light and Motion Housings.
Stephen says ‘We used Light and Motion Housings because we needed something that would not only perform well underwater but was easy to support and be able to stand up to the rugged diving conditions for multiple dives, day in and day out. Light and Motions housings were more than a match for the task and I was so impressed by the products and company itself that I have been heavily involved with Light and Motion ever since.’
In 1998 Stephen returned to the UK and set up the first Light and Motion International Service Centre and recognising that European support was necessary to aid Light and Motions appeal within the UK market. FEP Ltd quickly built up a loyal following of Light and Motion users throughout Europe and beyond, particularly amongst European based dive professionals working worldwide.
In 2000 the Light and Motion sales dealership for the UK became available and due to the close relationship which had developed between FEP and Light and Motion, FEP were approached with a view to taking on the sales side of the business.
Since then FEP has grown the sales business significantly with a core philosophy of customer service and a commitment to quality. Stephen says ‘We only deal in Light and Motion products because we believe that fundamental to our business is not only to provide a great product but also to back this up with a first class support service. Many of our competitor’s housings are also manufactured outside the UK and need to be returned to the manufacturers abroad, sometimes outside the EU for service or repair. This is just not practical when you consider costs and delays that can be incurred via international couriers and customs. By supporting just one brand we can concentrate on the after sales to the best of our ability. The availability of spare parts are maximised and the expertise to fit them can be refined and reinforced. Also we have found through long experience that Light and Motion as a manufacturer are similarly committed to after sales care’.
Light and Motion UK now distributes Light and Motion underwater video and underwater lighting products throughout the UK, Ireland and France. On an ongoing basis we provide valuable feedback to the factory on future product design, quality control, and ongoing product performance.
Light and Motion UK continue to move forward with the introduction this year of manufacturer approved video courses, developed by Stephen Mawle, based at the Underwater Studios in Basildon Essex in association with Ocean Optics. You can read more about this exciting new development and about our partnership with Ocean Optics on the news section of this website.
This facility will regularly host try out sessions were users can sample the latest systems and accessories from Light and Motion. Instructors will be on hand to offer tips on how to get the best out of Light and motion equipment.
Starting 2010 Light and Motion UK in association with Ocean Optics will be organising video lead diving expeditions to some of the world’s best destinations. Watch our news section for more information.
