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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 Mexican Customs treats the specialized equipment carried by visiting divers and underwater photographers. Following meetings between Mexican Customs officials, the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat (SEDETUR) and representatives of the diving industry, Cozumel tourism officials say two particularly important pieces of equipment now have clearer treatment when visitors enter the destination: dive computers and underwater camera housings. According to Elías Farah Ceh, Cozumel's Director of Tourism and Economic Development, dive computers brought by tourists are to be classified as sporting equipment rather than laptops or tablets during Customs inspections. For underwater photographers, an even more significant clarification concerns camera housings. Farah Ceh said that underwater camera housings will be considered camera accessories when they travel with the corresponding camera. If a housing is transported separately from its camera, however, it may instead be counted against the passenger's duty-free merchandise allowance and could become subject to tax if the applicable allowance is exceeded. The clarification was reported September 19 by Mexican news outlet Ruptura 360, following a meeting in Cancún involving Customs personnel, SEDETUR and representatives of Cozumel's diving community. Customs shown how modern dive equipment is actually usedThe issue appears to have gone beyond a conventional meeting between government and tourism officials. During the discussions, experienced diver Alberto Friscione reportedly demonstrated equipment used for both ocean and cave diving, helping Customs personnel distinguish specialized dive equipment from ordinary consumer electronics. That distinction is particularly relevant to dive computers. Although today's units may resemble sophisticated smartwatches or electronic devices, their primary function is as life-support-related diving instrumentation, tracking information such as depth, dive time, decompression status and other parameters needed during a dive. Treating such a device as a laptop or tablet can therefore create problems when Customs officers apply passenger allowances intended for conventional electronics. The same problem has affected underwater photography equipment. To someone familiar with underwater imaging, a camera housing is clearly part of the system required to operate a camera underwater. But Mexico's published passenger-baggage rules refer more generally to cameras and “photographic material,” leaving considerable room for interpretation when Customs encounters housings, ports, strobes and other specialized components. The latest Cozumel clarification appears to address at least the housing portion of that problem. Quintana Roo confirms underwater photography equipment is being discussedThe Government of Quintana Roo has separately confirmed that underwater imaging equipment is part of the current discussions with Customs. In a September 18 statement, SEDETUR said representatives met with Cancún Customs officials and members of the nautical and diving sectors specifically to review the equipment now being brought into the Mexican Caribbean by visiting divers. That review included equipment used for cave and cavern exploration as well as specialized underwater photography and video equipment. Cancún Customs chief General Luis Antonio Balcázar Bustos participated in the meeting along with senior officials responsible for legal affairs, passenger services and Customs operations. According to SEDETUR, the meetings are intended to produce several improvements: better training for Customs personnel; direct communication between Customs authorities and representatives of the diving sector; and clearer information for tourists arriving with specialized equipment. Additional Mexican reporting published September 21 says those efforts are continuing as officials work to establish procedures that make entry into the Mexican Caribbean with personal and specialized diving equipment more predictable. SEDETUR Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra said more than half a million tourists visit the Mexican Caribbean annually to dive, making resolution of these issues particularly important to the region's tourism industry. Complaints and cancellations put pressure on officialsThe discussions follow a period of increasing frustration among international divers and underwater photographers. WaterPixels has followed reports involving Customs treatment of underwater imaging equipment in Mexico since 2024, including complaints associated with Cancún, Cozumel and Los Cabos. More recently, local Cozumel business representatives have said uncertainty and disputed Customs charges have contributed to cancellations by visiting dive groups. The issue gained additional attention this summer as individual divers and underwater photographers began publicly calling for travelers to avoid Mexican dive destinations until the Customs situation was clarified. The current discussions between Customs, tourism officials and the dive industry appear to be a direct attempt to reduce that uncertainty. Important questions remainThe latest development is encouraging, but underwater photographers should be careful not to interpret it as a complete resolution of the Mexican Customs issue. WaterPixels has not yet located a published national directive from Mexico's National Customs Agency (ANAM) formally stating that the camera-housing interpretation applies at every Mexican port of entry. The current information comes from Cozumel tourism officials describing agreements reached during discussions with Customs. It also addresses only part of a typical underwater imaging system. Questions remain concerning equipment including: dome and flat ports; interchangeable lenses; underwater strobes; video and focus lights; wet wide-angle and macro lenses; external viewfinders; extension rings and gears; strobe arms and related accessories. A serious underwater photography system can contain all of these components while still involving only one personal camera. How Mexican Customs classifies that complete system remains the key question for traveling photographers. There is also an important geographic question. Are these interpretations being used only in Cozumel and Cancún, or will Customs officers apply the same criteria in other Mexican entry points, including Los Cabos? Until that question is answered by ANAM or another federal authority, travelers should not assume that procedures will necessarily be identical throughout Mexico. WaterPixels has requested official clarificationWaterPixels has sent a detailed bilingual media inquiry to Quintana Roo Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra and Cancún Customs, asking for clarification directly from the authorities involved. Among the questions we have asked: whether a camera housing traveling with its camera is officially considered part of the personal photographic system; how ports, strobes, lenses, wet optics, lights and other underwater imaging accessories should be classified; whether limits exist on the number or value of those accessories; whether these interpretations apply nationally; what procedure travelers can use to challenge an assessment they believe was made incorrectly; whether an ATA Carnet is expected for recreational photographers; and when the proposed clearer equipment guidance will be published. We have also asked officials to clarify the status of the temporary Customs arrangements reported earlier this summer and reports of new complaints after September 1. At the time of publication, WaterPixels had not yet received a response. For now, the recognition that an underwater housing accompanying its camera should be treated as a camera accessory, and that a dive computer should be treated as sporting equipment, represents a potentially meaningful step toward resolving the problem. The larger question is whether those interpretations will now become clear, written and consistently applied Customs policy across Mexico. This report is based on official statements from the Government of Quintana Roo and SEDETUR, recent Mexican news coverage, and documented reports from the WaterPixels community. WaterPixels has requested additional clarification from SEDETUR and Cancún Customs and will update this story as new official information becomes available.

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 mask with the company's 4D Light Grip for use with an optional underwater light. ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1. Image: INON Inc. Attaching the ZD Front Mask provides an INON ZD Mount for compatible attachment lenses. The supported wide-angle lenses include the UFL-GR140 ZD, UFL-GR140 Pro ZD and compact UFL-G140 ZDunderwater semi-fisheye conversion lenses. INON states that the large-aperture optics of the UFL-GR140 ZD provide a wide, high-quality view across all wide-angle FOV settings of the GoPro MISSION 1. The Front Mask also supports three INON close-up lenses: the UCL-G165 II ZD, UCL-G100 ZD and UCL-G55 ZD. For the MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO, INON specifies the following depth-of-field ranges: Lens Depth of Field UFL-GR140 ZD / UFL-GR140 Pro ZD 9 cm / 3.5 in to infinity UFL-G140 ZD 9 cm / 3.5 in to infinity UCL-G165 II ZD 10 cm / 3.9 in to 25 cm / 9.8 in UCL-G100 ZD 7 cm / 2.8 in to 12 cm / 4.7 in SpecificationsCompatible housing: GoPro Protective Housing (MISSION 1 series) AGDIV-001 Mount: INON ZD Mount Compatible lenses: UFL-GR140 ZD, UFL-GR140 Pro ZD, UFL-G140 ZD, UCL-G165 II ZD, UCL-G100 ZD and UCL-G55 ZD Dimensions: 82.0 × 98.0 × 52.5 mm (3.2 × 3.9 × 2.1 in), excluding handle Weight: Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz) in air / 26 g (0.9 oz) underwater Materials: PC, POM and other materials ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Release date: September 18, 2026 JAN/EAN: 4570018121418 ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set Release date: September 18, 2026 JAN/EAN: 4570018121425 INON notes that third-party housings are not supported. The company also advises users to consult its compatibility information regarding Front Mask and lens vignetting. INON notes that vigorous camera movement may cause the lens hood or Focus Stick to appear in the frame even with combinations identified as usable. ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set INON ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set. Image: INON Inc. INON is also offering the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 Grip Set, which adds the 4D Light Grip and allows the MISSION 1 to be used with an optional underwater light. The standard ZD Front Mask includes a Male Adapter (GP), while the Grip Set includes the 4D Light Grip and Male Adapter (GP). 4D Light Grip INON 4D Light Grip. Image: INON Inc. The 4D Light Grip supports INON ZD Mount, GP and YS mounting systems. It measures approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) high × 28/19 mm (1.1/0.7 in) wide × 48 mm (1.9 in) deep and weighs approximately 60 g (2.1 oz) in air and 20 g (0.7 oz) underwater. A hand strap is included. JAN/EAN: 4570018121258 Installation VideoINON has also provided an installation video demonstrating how to install the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1. Watch: How to install the ZD Front Mask for MISSION 1 FrontMask_Lens_Compatibility_MISSION1.pdf

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 communityWe’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, and the Showcase mosaic Clear paths into the forums, gallery, marketplace, and ways to support the community We’ve also refreshed About, bringing together our story and the people who keep WaterPixels going: the team, partners, and supporting members. It’s the same WaterPixels, with more of the community on show. Members Showcase: how the monthly cycle worksAt the heart of home is something the community already does well: enjoy each other’s photographs and choose which ones deserve the spotlight. Here’s how to take part: Upload to ShowcaseEach calendar month, you can add up to five images to Showcase. Member albums stay personal and unlimited; Showcase is the shared monthly pool. Review ShowcaseOpen Member Showcase Review, browse the photographs, and like those you’d love to see featured. You can also pass and move on to the next image. Your likes determine the results. See the monthly placementsOn the 1st of each month, we tally the previous month’s Showcase likes to determine first, second, and third place. First place earns Members Choice and leads the home-page hero. Second and third place rotate through the same space, each with full photographer credit. The results come directly from members’ likes. A quieter month may have fewer placements, but every month is an opportunity to discover someone’s work and help it reach more people. Upload a few favorites, spend a little time browsing, and give the photographs you admire a like. Together, you decide which images welcome everyone to WaterPixels. Start here: Review Showcase Partners, affiliates, and community supportWe’re pleased to welcome OM System as our first affiliate partner, and we’re working to bring more affiliates and partners on board. The refreshed site also introduces more advertising opportunities for brands that want to reach and support the underwater imaging community. If you’re interested in a partnership or advertising placement, please get in touch. That support helps keep WaterPixels a free, worldwide home for underwater photography, video, gear discussions, travel, and the marketplace, with member images and conversations at its centre. What we’d love from youUpload a few Showcase images this month. Review and like photographs you’d love to see featured. Explore About and tell us what feels right—and what still needs polish. Support the community however you can: shop, donate, share your knowledge, or simply join a conversation. One passion. One community. Endless inspiration.

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 helped pick the podium. See Members Choice Results — the full podium archive, including August and every month ahead. How it worksBrowse and like photos on Member Showcase Review. On the 1st, we count likes from the month before and place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Winners appear on the home page, Showcase, and the Members Choice Results archive. Ties are handled by the date & time of the like. Like what you love this month — the next Members Choice is already underway.

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It’s your own public page — same idea as Linktree. One link with your name on it: cover photo, buttons, email, phone, and a photo gallery on the back. The address is waterpixels.net/u/your-name A web presence without building a website. If people use it, we may grow it later. Slap a QR on a water bottle. Save it to your Home Screen like an app and send the link from your phone — tap to share, AirDrop, text, whatever you already do. Your profile’s Link Card tab shows visits and which buttons got tapped. Private analytics, just for you. Forums, Marketplace, and articles stay free and work the same. This is optional feature. You can draft for free. 2 Ways to make Public... $5 a year, paid on the site, makes it live. It auto-renews until you cancel. Cancel anytime and the card stays active through the year you already paid for. A separate donation made in the shop will also unlock for 1 year. After that year, you would subscribe direct on the Link Card page or donate in the shop again. How to get yours Open your profile page and click Link Card. Hit Create Link Card. Add your name, photos, links, and contact. Watch the preview, then save. It’s a draft. Only you can open the link until you publish. Pay $5 when you’re ready to go public. Give it a try in draft mode... Questions, ask here.