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Focus Gear for Nikon z105mm in Nauticam housings
Focus Gear for Nikon z105mm in Nauticam housings

Dave_Hicks, August 15Aug 15
- 1 reply
- 319 views
Davide DB

August 15Aug 15
Underwater photographers: how do you identify species after a trip?
Underwater photographers: how do you identify species after a trip?

HugzzPictures, July 23Jul 23
- 12 replies
- 1k views
HugzzPictures

August 6Aug 6
Protective Bumper for the Backscatter OS-3 Snoot
Protective Bumper for the Backscatter OS-3 Snoot

Dave_Hicks, July 26Jul 26
- 4 replies
- 546 views
Dave_Hicks

August 4Aug 4
PVC Foam Floats
PVC Foam Floats

Davide DB, July 7, 20251 yr
- 20 replies
- 6.2k views
CCRphoto

July 27Jul 27
3D Printed Curved Glass Macro Port - Nikon 60mm n120
3D Printed Curved Glass Macro Port - Nikon 60mm n120
Dave_Hicks, June 19Jun 19
- 41 replies
- 2.8k views
jyuny1

July 20Jul 20
Damaged thread on a Nauticam 100 port flat port 45
Damaged thread on a Nauticam 100 port flat port 45

bghazzal, July 17Jul 17
- 5 replies
- 583 views
Luko

July 19Jul 19
Nauticam Shackle
Nauticam Shackle

Lauren W, May 11May 11
- 8 replies
- 1.3k views
Architeuthis

June 23Jun 23
Old Gates SWP44 into DIY
Old Gates SWP44 into DIY

Sokrates, June 17Jun 17
- 2 replies
- 918 views
Sokrates

June 18Jun 18
3D printed Float for Backscatter Atom Strobe - Add 140 grams buoyancy!
3D printed Float for Backscatter Atom Strobe - Add 140 grams buoyancy!

Dave_Hicks, June 2Jun 2
- 5 replies
- 878 views
Dave_Hicks

June 2Jun 2
3D printed Float for Backscatter HF-1 Strobe - Add 220 grams buoyancy!
3D printed Float for Backscatter HF-1 Strobe - Add 220 grams buoyancy!

Dave_Hicks, June 2Jun 2
- 0 replies
- 591 views
Dave_Hicks

June 2Jun 2
Artisanal Warming Gel Filters
Artisanal Warming Gel Filters

Dave_Hicks, May 15May 15
- 1 reply
- 783 views
Dave_Hicks

May 17May 17
They just don't design Strobe Knobs for cold water divers!
They just don't design Strobe Knobs for cold water divers!

Dave_Hicks, April 30Apr 30
- 2 replies
- 799 views
Dave_Hicks

May 14May 14
Which 3D printer to buy
Which 3D printer to buy

Sokrates, May 7May 7
- 4 replies
- 954 views
SwiftFF5

May 10May 10
Backscatter HF-1 Strobe Reduction Ring Set
Backscatter HF-1 Strobe Reduction Ring Set

Dave_Hicks, August 30, 20251 yr
- 6 replies
- 2.1k views
ACHiPo

May 9May 9
Reduction Rings and Bumper for the Backscatter Atom Strobe
Reduction Rings and Bumper for the Backscatter Atom Strobe

Dave_Hicks, May 6May 6
- 0 replies
- 672 views
Dave_Hicks

May 6May 6
How to clean Nauticam flat port glass?
How to clean Nauticam flat port glass?

Vitaly, March 30Mar 30
- 11 replies
- 1.7k views
Vitaly

May 1May 1
Backscatter Miniflash adapter for Atom Strobe
Backscatter Miniflash adapter for Atom Strobe

Dave_Hicks, April 28Apr 28
- 6 replies
- 1.4k views
Grantmac

May 1May 1
DIY CMC-2 cover
DIY CMC-2 cover

Adrian Gresores, April 29Apr 29
- 1 reply
- 685 views
Adrian Gresores

April 29Apr 29
3D Printed Optical Sync Cable Port for Nauticam Housings
3D Printed Optical Sync Cable Port for Nauticam Housings

Dave_Hicks, April 27Apr 27
- 1 reply
- 695 views
Grantmac

April 28Apr 28
Mfo-3 hood
Mfo-3 hood

Paul s, February 24Feb 24
- 14 replies
- 2.5k views
Dave_Hicks

April 25Apr 25
Ready to test in water - n120 Port Extensions for Nauticam Housings
Ready to test in water - n120 Port Extensions for Nauticam Housings

Dave_Hicks, April 8Apr 8
- 12 replies
- 1.3k views
Dave_Hicks

April 15Apr 15
Backscatter Atom Strobe caddy for OS-2 Snoot
Backscatter Atom Strobe caddy for OS-2 Snoot

Dave_Hicks, March 23Mar 23
- 1 reply
- 836 views
Dave_Hicks

March 23Mar 23
MFO-3 Cap and Hood
MFO-3 Cap and Hood

CaolIla, November 3, 20251 yr
- 10 replies
- 2k views
Raph

February 24Feb 24
WANTED: 3D Plans for Nauticam Canon 8-15 Zoom Gear + TC
WANTED: 3D Plans for Nauticam Canon 8-15 Zoom Gear + TC

ChipBPhoto, August 31, 20242 yr
- 10 replies
- 2.6k views
waso

February 18Feb 18
What's wrong with this picture?
What's wrong with this picture?

Dave_Hicks, February 12Feb 12
- 8 replies
- 1.1k views
Dave_Hicks

February 13Feb 13

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October 2026 Members Choice winners
October 2026 Members Choice winners

RichN · November 1Nov 1

https://waterpixels.net/results/ Our Members Choice winners for October 2026 are in — counted from Showcase likes at midnight UTC on the 1st. Members Choice (1st) — Photo By: Dave_Hicks · 33 likes 2nd place — Photo By: bvanant · 32 likes 3rd place — Photo By: jyuny1 · 32 likes Thank you to everyone who shared work and liked photos this month. See the full podium and archive on Members Choice Results, and keep liking on Member Showcase Review. https://waterpixels.net/results/
RichN

November 1Nov 1

RichN

November 1Nov 1
- 0 comments
- 241 views
Isotta Releases Canon EOS R6 Mark III Underwater Housing
Isotta Releases Canon EOS R6 Mark III Underwater Housing

RichN · October 27Oct 27

Isotta has released an underwater housing for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III. Built from red anodized aluminium, it is rated to 100 metres and uses the company’s B120 bayonet port mount. Photo: Isotta The housing provides access to the camera’s main shooting controls, with a focusing and shutter lever designed for use with gloves, a locking camera tray and a fully detachable rear section secured by a single-hand closing knob. Photo: Isotta Key specifications Depth rating: 100 metres Dimensions: 29
RichN

October 27Oct 27

RichN

October 27Oct 27
- 0 comments
- 268 views
Backscatter Nauticam MFO-1, MFO-3, & SMC-3 Underwater Macro Lens Review
Backscatter Nauticam MFO-1, MFO-3, & SMC-3 Underwater Macro Lens Review

RichN · October 22Oct 22

James Emery at Backscatter has published a review and a field video of three Nauticam wet lenses that mount on the same macro port: the MFO-1, the SMC-3, and the MFO-3II. All three are 67mm lenses, so on a flip holder you can move among them on one dive without changing the camera lens. They do different jobs. The MFO-1 is the everyday optic: a little magnification, and a shorter focus range so autofocus stops hunting the water column. The SMC-3 is the super-macro lens, about 2.3:1, for the sma
RichN

October 22Oct 22

RichN

October 22Oct 22
- 0 comments
- 540 views
Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.6
Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.6

TimG · October 12Oct 12

Slightly late news, but another update is available for LR Classic - version 15.6 The Adobe Community reports that: "What’s New The September 2026 release of Lightroom Classic v15.6 brings meaningful improvements designed to make photo editing faster and more precise. The standout enhancement is Reflection Removal, which now delivers cleaner results when removing reflections from windows, glass surfaces, and even water. The updated technology reduces smudges and ghosting artifacts, helping pho
TimG

October 12Oct 12

TimG

October 22Oct 22
- 1 comment
- 1,371 views
Cozumel Officials Clarify Customs Treatment of Dive Computers and Underwater Camera Housings
Cozumel Officials Clarify Customs Treatment of Dive Computers and Underwater Camera Housings

RichN · September 21Sep 21

Underwater camera housings traveling with their corresponding cameras are to be treated as photographic accessories, while dive computers are to be classified as sporting equipment, according to Cozumel tourism officials following meetings with Mexican Customs. Broader questions about strobes, ports, wet lenses and whether the interpretation applies throughout Mexico remain unresolved. September 21, 2026 — WaterPixels There may finally be some movement in the long-running dispute over how Mexi
RichN

September 21Sep 21

Hilljo88

October 15Oct 15
- 3 comments
- 2,232 views
INON Releases ZD Front Mask for GoPro MISSION 1
INON Releases ZD Front Mask for GoPro MISSION 1

RichN · September 18Sep 18

INON has released the new ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1, providing support for a range of INON ZD-mount wide-angle and close-up lenses when using the GoPro MISSION 1 with its official Protective Housing. INON Inc. has announced the release of the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 on September 18, 2026. The new front mask is designed specifically for the GoPro Protective Housing (MISSION 1 series) AGDIV-001. INON has also released the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set, which combines the new front m
RichN

September 18Sep 18

Nando Diver

October 15Oct 15
- 2 comments
- 1,269 views