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Historical forum archive

This is a read-only historical archive preserving discussions and information from the former Wetpixel underwater imaging community.

Wetpixel was founded in 2000 and became an important resource for underwater photographers, filmmakers, divers, manufacturers, and researchers. Eric Cheng, Wetpixel's founder, has also preserved portions of the site's history through the Wetpixel Wiki.

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About This Archive

This archive is maintained by WaterPixels for historical, research, reference, and community-preservation purposes. Archived material is presented in its historical context and is not intended to represent current information, recommendations, product specifications, or the current views of its original contributors.

WaterPixels is an independent underwater imaging community and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the successor to Wetpixel or its former owners.

The Wetpixel name and any associated trademarks, logos, or branding remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance within historical material does not imply ownership, sponsorship, or endorsement by WaterPixels.

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Copyright and other rights in archived posts, photographs, illustrations, and other contributed material remain with their respective rights holders where applicable.

WaterPixels does not claim ownership of third-party content merely because it appears within this historical archive.

Some former Wetpixel contributors are also WaterPixels members and have granted WaterPixels permission under the WaterPixels Terms and Conditions to preserve and display content they previously contributed to Wetpixel.

Material appearing in the archive may also contain quotations, photographs, attachments, manufacturer information, or other works belonging to third parties. Their inclusion in the historical archive does not constitute a claim of ownership by WaterPixels.

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WaterPixels will review good-faith rights and removal requests and, where appropriate, remove or restrict access to the material.

Historical Material

Archived posts may contain outdated information, broken links, obsolete products, inaccurate statements, or opinions expressed many years ago. Except where specifically indicated, WaterPixels has not edited or independently verified archived posts.

The archive is provided as a historical record of the underwater imaging community and should be understood in the context of the time in which the material was originally published.

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The Galley

Forums for general discussion, socializing, and sharing tips, techniques and stories.

  1. The Galley: General Chat

    Introduce yourselves, and chat about anything!

    3555Topics
    29213Posts
  2. Beginner Forum

    A forum just for folks new to underwater digital photography! Post away. :)

    2021Topics
    15127Posts
  3. Photo / Video Showcase

    Post your photos, videos, and gallery links for constructive criticism, or just for glory (free-for-all).

    7080Topics
    49300Posts
  4. Classifieds

    For sale/want/trade (non-commercial)! Cycle your old gear here...

    18241Topics
    58694Posts
  1. Photography Gear and Technique

    Underwater still photography. Discuss cameras, housings, accessories, tips, etc.

    13198Topics
    123116Posts
  2. Video Gear and Technique

    Discussion about digital underwater video

    2557Topics
    28632Posts
  3. Lights, Strobes, and Lighting Technique

    Strobes, slave sensors, arms, etc.

    3523Topics
    27161Posts
  4. Shooting Technique, Workflow and Editing

    Discuss shooting techniques and end-to-end workflow, including image / video editing.

    4888Topics
    38533Posts
  1. Trip Reports and Travel

    Share trip reports, destination reviews, etc.

    4048Topics
    26595Posts
  2. Conservation and the Environment

    Post and discuss news about our fragile Earth.

    782Topics
    6000Posts
  3. Critter Identification

    Post photos of unidentified marine life

    2109Topics
    10635Posts
  1. Copyright Issues, Non-Payment, Fraud, Theft

    Discuss copyright issues, non-payment from organizations, report copyright violations, stolen equipment, fraud, etc.

    253Topics
    2428Posts

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