Tutorials, How-Tos, DIY

A selection of tips from members and industry on how to improve your image-making or learn new techniques

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Nauticam Shackle
Nauticam Shackle

Lauren W, May 11May 11
- 8 replies
- 1.2k views
Architeuthis

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

Sokrates, June 17Jun 17
- 2 replies
- 851 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
- 802 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
- 528 views
Dave_Hicks

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

Dave_Hicks, May 15May 15
- 1 reply
- 719 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
- 736 views
Dave_Hicks

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

Sokrates, May 7May 7
- 4 replies
- 885 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
- 2k 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
- 617 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
- 1.5k views
Vitaly

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

Dave_Hicks, April 28Apr 28
- 6 replies
- 1.2k views
Grantmac

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

Adrian Gresores, April 29Apr 29
- 1 reply
- 573 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
- 630 views
Grantmac

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

Paul s, February 24Feb 24
- 14 replies
- 2.3k 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
- 1.2k 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
- 746 views
Dave_Hicks

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

CaolIla, November 3, 2025Nov 3
- 10 replies
- 1.9k 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
- 2.5k views
waso

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

Dave_Hicks, February 12Feb 12
- 8 replies
- 1k 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
- 2.8k 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
- 6.1k views
Tino Dietsche

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

Architeuthis, February 2Feb 2
- 9 replies
- 1.4k views
Chris Ross

February 8Feb 8
Subtronic Batteries
Subtronic Batteries

atus, February 25, 20242 yr
- 9 replies
- 2.2k 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
- 988 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 · 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

Thursday at 10:36 PM4 days
- 3 comments
- 1,737 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

Thursday at 06:42 PM5 days
- 2 comments
- 811 views
WaterPixels’ Next Chapter: Community Focused. Industry Supported.
WaterPixels’ Next Chapter: Community Focused. Industry Supported.

RichN · Saturday at 08:04 AM3 days

Expanding our media coverage, celebrating members’ work, and keeping the community at the heart of what comes next. By Rich Newberger A photograph that makes you stop and look. A useful answer to a question you have been struggling with. A conversation that introduces you to someone who shares your enthusiasm for the underwater world. These are the things I want us to keep in mind as WaterPixels grows. As a longtime diver and underwater photographer, I value the friendships, shared knowledge,
RichN

Saturday at 08:04 AM3 days

RichN

Saturday at 08:04 AM3 days
- 0 comments
- 144 views
UWT Trigger for Nauticam/OM System OM-1
UWT Trigger for Nauticam/OM System OM-1

TimG · August 8Aug 8

Having recently written about installing the o-Turtle trigger into a Nauticam housing, I’ve now had a go with a UWT internal trigger for the Nauticam NA-OM1 housing. UWT describes it as the 11072-22-HSS TTL-Converter for NAUTICAM for OLYMPUS/ OM SYSTEM. The UWT trigger arrives in a bubble-wrap envelope in a small cardboard box. No frills functional. It consists of a small electronics board with two LEDs and a cable leading to a hot shoe connector. The manual explains that strobes are selected
TimG

August 8Aug 8

JMC22

October 13Oct 13
- 5 comments
- 1,308 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 12Oct 12
- 0 comments
- 887 views
X-Ray Mag #143 Released
X-Ray Mag #143 Released

RichN · October 12Oct 12

https://xray-mag.com/magazines/143 https://xray-mag.com/magazines/143
RichN

October 12Oct 12

RichN

October 12Oct 12
- 0 comments
- 334 views