Tutorials, How-Tos, DIY

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Old Gates SWP44 into DIY
Old Gates SWP44 into DIY

Sokrates, June 17Jun 17
- 2 replies
- 765 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
- 699 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
- 469 views
Dave_Hicks

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

Dave_Hicks, May 15May 15
- 1 reply
- 650 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
- 689 views
Dave_Hicks

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

Sokrates, May 7May 7
- 4 replies
- 823 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
- 1.9k 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
- 566 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
- 1.4k views
Vitaly

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

Dave_Hicks, April 28Apr 28
- 6 replies
- 1.1k views
Grantmac

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

Adrian Gresores, April 29Apr 29
- 1 reply
- 502 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
- 570 views
Grantmac

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

Paul s, February 24Feb 24
- 14 replies
- 2.1k 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
- 1.1k 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
- 617 views
Dave_Hicks

March 23Mar 23
Nikonos III 15mm lens (seeking forgotten knowledge )
Nikonos III 15mm lens (seeking forgotten knowledge )
Adventurer, May 8, 20251 yr
- 44 replies
- 8.2k views
FOTOSUB

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

CaolIla, November 3, 2025Nov 3
- 10 replies
- 1.8k 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
- 2.4k views
waso

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

Dave_Hicks, February 12Feb 12
- 8 replies
- 968 views
Dave_Hicks

February 13Feb 13
Traces or fogging inside an AOI diopter
Traces or fogging inside an AOI diopter

bghazzal, December 14, 2025Dec 14
- 24 replies
- 2.7k views
bghazzal

February 11Feb 11
How well do 3d printed funnel style snoots work?
How well do 3d printed funnel style snoots work?

shokwaav, June 9, 20242 yr
- 21 replies
- 6k views
Tino Dietsche

February 9Feb 9
Strobe electrodes cleaning when abroad
Strobe electrodes cleaning when abroad

Architeuthis, February 2Feb 2
- 9 replies
- 1.3k views
Chris Ross

February 8Feb 8
Subtronic Batteries
Subtronic Batteries

atus, February 25, 20242 yr
- 9 replies
- 2.1k views
FOTOSUB

February 4Feb 4
Nauticam WWL-C replacement rubber collar with Lanyard Loops
Nauticam WWL-C replacement rubber collar with Lanyard Loops

Dave_Hicks, September 12, 20242 yr
- 3 replies
- 1.4k views
JohnN

February 3Feb 3
Anthis Nexus Nikon D7500 Housing Conversion for Nikon Z6iii
Anthis Nexus Nikon D7500 Housing Conversion for Nikon Z6iii

JohnN, January 31Jan 31
- 3 replies
- 902 views
Sokrates

January 31Jan 31

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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 · Monday at 08:32 PM5 days

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

Monday at 08:32 PM5 days

RichN

Friday at 12:28 PM2 days
- 1 comment
- 866 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

BeppePADI

September 21Sep 21
- 1 comment
- 304 views
Over 50 and still diving? (Go on, admit it....)
Over 50 and still diving? (Go on, admit it....)
TimG · October 31, 2025Oct 31

On a recent dive trip I met someone who is writing a dissertation on people who are 50+ and diving. If you are interested in contributing, the following is a link to a simple questionnaire which takes about 5 minutes to complete. I've become paranoid about online scams, phishing etc. But this looks fine and I know the author - and the information gathered is pretty innocuous. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=e3VPRDDLUkaTvMqNbR74E5Cna1DJ6d1KvM2oRz5_gAdUM0Y3UEpYTkZERDJON
TimG

October 31, 2025Oct 31

SharynC67

September 14Sep 14
- 36 comments
- 7,967 views
Pre-release breakdown of the new Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G
Pre-release breakdown of the new Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G

Davide DB · September 8Sep 8

Curious about the new Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G? One of our community members, @Simon Pierce had early access to the newly announced Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G Visit the forum to explore a detailed pre-release breakdown covering underwater housing setups, size comparisons, and downloadable sample shots. Image Credit: Simon Pierce
Davide DB

September 8Sep 8

dentrock

September 13Sep 13
- 2 comments
- 734 views
Our first Members Choice winners for August 2026
Our first Members Choice winners for August 2026

RichN · September 10Sep 10

Members Choice is live — and we have our first podium. Each month, Showcase likes decide 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. First place is Members Choice. Counts lock on the 1st of the next month, so the race stays fair. Here are the winners for August 2026: 1st — Members Choice: bvanant · 6 Showcase likes 2nd: ACHiPo · 4 Showcase likes 3rd: Dave_Hicks · 4 Showcase likes Congratulations to all three. These placements came from Showcase likes that month — so if you were out there liking photos you enjoy, you
RichN

September 10Sep 10

RichN

September 11Sep 11
- 4 comments
- 479 views
Welcome Home — and Your Members Showcase
Welcome Home — and Your Members Showcase

RichN · September 10Sep 10

WaterPixels has always been about community—sharing work, comparing notes on gear, and celebrating images that stop you mid-scroll. We’ve refreshed the home page to put those images, conversations, and shared knowledge at the centre. A home page built around the community We’ve made more room for what makes WaterPixels yours: Featured photographs from the monthly Showcase, with photographer credits and a full-image viewer Our partners and affiliates Latest articles, community conversations, an
RichN

September 10Sep 10

RichN

September 10Sep 10
- 0 comments
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