Diver Dave1

Forum username: diver dave1
Posts: 986
Threads started: 195
Active years: 2008–2024
Camera: Nikon D90, Canon G9
Housing: Nexus D90
Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique (23%), Trip Reports and Travel (18%), Shooting Technique/Workflow (12%), Photo/Video Showcase (11%), Beginner Forum (10%), General Chat (9%), Lights/Strobes/Lighting (5%)
Specialization: Nikon D90/Nexus systems, dive travel planning, beginner-to-intermediate progression

Community Role

diver dave1 joined Wetpixel in March 2008 and quickly became one of the forum’s most broadly engaged members, posting across nearly every forum category with unusual evenness — no single forum exceeds 23% of their total posts, making them one of the most balanced contributors in the community. With 195 threads started from 986 total posts, they had one of the highest thread-start ratios of any member, indicating someone who frequently initiated discussions rather than just responding.

Their posting arc tells a clear story of photographic development: significant Beginner Forum participation (106 posts, 10%) alongside progressively more advanced gear and technique discussions. The thread “Dream Holiday = Camera Upgrades” captures this progression — planning trips around photography goals (^[1]). Their “A Thanks to Wetpixel members” thread (9 replies) reflects someone who genuinely valued the community’s role in their development as an underwater photographer (^[2]).

diver dave1 peaked at 254 posts in 2009 but maintained participation for 16 years through 2024, demonstrating lasting connection to the community.

Notable Contributions

Nikon D90 / Nexus System

diver dave1 shot Nikon with a Nexus housing, providing practical user feedback on this Japanese housing brand:

• D90 Nexus housing classified listing (10 replies, 8 posts) — documented the system when selling (^[3])
• Nikon D90 discussion thread (78 replies, 4 posts) — participated in the camera launch discussion (^[4])
• D90 replacement rumors (69 replies, 4 posts) — tracking the successor (^[5])
• Request help on Nexus Port for Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye Lens (23 replies, 4 posts) — practical port compatibility questions (^[6])
• New ‘family’ member (16 replies, 5 posts) — sharing gear acquisitions (^[7])

Compact Camera Experience

Before the D90, diver dave1 also contributed to Canon compact camera discussions:

• Canon G9 & G7 housing - DIY 67mm lens adapter (68 replies, 4 posts) — practical modification discussion (^[8])
• G9 owners carry case (9 replies, 4 posts) — travel accessories (^[9])

Dive Travel Planning

With 187 posts (18%) in Trip Reports and Travel, diver dave1 was one of the more active travel contributors:

• “Bali in Oct… where to dive for 2 days?” (33 replies, 9 posts) — the most-engaged thread, seeking dive site recommendations (^[10])
• Curacao photo showcase (8 replies, 5 posts) — Caribbean trip documentation (^[11])
• “Anyone for a TX Flower Garden trip?” (9 replies, 4 posts) — organizing a trip to the Flower Garden Banks off Texas (^[12])
• Diving Australia (29 replies) — destination research ([source from person_matrix.json, thread 42648])
• “First ocean trip for a 10 yr old” (9 replies, 4 posts) — family diving planning (^[13])

Technique and Workflow

• Night dive lighting (13 replies, 4 posts) — practical technique discussion (^[14])
• Molykote 1292 (26 replies, 4 posts) — O-ring lubricant discussion (^[15])
• “RED, now you see it, now you don’t” (11 replies, 4 posts) — color loss underwater discussion (^[16])
• Calendar generation (10 replies, 4 posts) — turning UW photos into calendar products (^[17])
• Additional buoyancy for ULCS float arms (23 replies, 4 posts) — rig buoyancy management (^[18])
• Land wide-angle considerations (15 replies, 4 posts) — crossover lens use (^[19])

Community Engagement

• “You know you are a U/W photo nerd when…” (41 replies) — popular humor thread (^[20])
• “Ever find yourself diving solo unintentionally?” (35 replies) — safety discussion (^[21])
• “Entering POTW contest” (8 replies, 4 posts) — Photo of the Week participation (^[22])

Activity Profile

• Forum focus: Gear (23%), Trips (18%), Technique (12%), Showcase (11%), Beginner (10%), Chat (9%), Lighting (5%), Critter ID (3%), Classifieds (2%)
• Thread participation: 195 threads started — exceptionally high thread-start ratio
• Critter ID: 31 posts, showing interest in marine life identification
• Key characteristic: Most evenly distributed poster across forums; frequent thread starter

References