Howdy, all!

My diving background started at UC Santa Cruz, where I got my basic NAUI cert through AAUS scientific diving. I had a lot of really cool science diving opportunities in college, but at this point, I like to keep diving a hobby, not a job. These days, I enjoy freedive spearfishing with some breathhold photo/video stuff, but I take most of my photos on scuba. I'm relatively new to diving/UW photo. First dove with a very old Canon 300D/Sea&Sea setup in 2018 or 2019, then was very graciously given a Canon 7D/Aquatica A7D setup by a mentor in 2022. I'm grateful to be living in one of the best areas for underwater photography in the US, with tons of great shore diving, a community of active divers, and access to resources such as Backscatter as our local shop. Anyways, I'm looking forward to discussing some DIY projects I have in mind with you all. I'm a machinist and would like to take advantage of my access to CNC machines and 3D printers to make some things that aren't currently on the market. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any ideas or if you want to go diving.

Cheers,

Sam

Hey Sam!

Great to have you with us. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. We hope you really enjoy the forum.

Best wishes

Welcome, great to have you and look forward to hearing your ideas.

Welcome and Aloha! We have a few folks here who love making 3d odds and ends to make gear work better. Enjoy the site!

Welcome aboard!

Our DIY forum is at your disposal 😉

Hey Sam,

Welcome from me! I loved Monterey so much, so much diversity and aside from the diving, it's the most incredible place for cetacean encounters!

Enjoy the forum and look forward to reading about your ideas :)

Have a great day!

Maria