Ed_Dman
Forum username: ed_dman
Posts: 201
Active years: 2007–2011
Primary forums: Photo/Video Showcase
Specialization: Compact camera macro photography, Anilao/Southeast Asia dive travel
Community Role
Ed_Dman (Ed) is a Wetpixel community member active from 2007 to 2011 who specialized in compact camera underwater photography and macro imaging. Based in Southeast Asia (likely Malaysia or the Philippines), he was a regular contributor to the Photo/Video Showcase forum, sharing detailed trip reports with images from destinations throughout the region. He was an early adopter of Canon compact cameras for underwater use and a skilled macro photographer.
Notable Contributions
Anilao Trip Reports
Ed_Dman was a frequent visitor to Anilao, Philippines, sharing multiple trip reports that showcased the destination’s marine biodiversity:
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Anilao January 2009 with Canon G10 (42 replies) — His most popular thread documented a trip testing the then-new Canon G10 compact camera with Canon housing, adapter, single Inon Z240 strobe, and Inon lenses. He focused on macro capabilities and received enthusiastic community feedback ([1]).
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Anilao October 2008 (24 replies) — Earlier trip report using the Canon G9 with Inon Z240 strobe and lenses, sharing images of marine critters ([2]).
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Anilao February 2009 (30 replies) — Another trip report continuing his documentation of Anilao’s underwater life ([3]).
Lembeh Strait
Ed_Dman shared a trip report from NAD Lembeh in January 2010 (21 replies). He described using a DIY snoot for much of the trip and praised the resort staff and dive team. The trip included 11 dives despite poor weather and visibility ([4]).
Malaysian Waters
He shared macro collections from Malaysian waters (23 replies), including detailed egg and critter photography, demonstrating strong macro technique with compact camera equipment ([5]).
Gear Profile
- Canon G9, later Canon G10 compact cameras
- Canon underwater housings with adapter
- Inon Z240 strobe
- Inon macro and wide-angle wet lenses
- DIY snoot for creative lighting
Activity Profile
- Peak years: 2008–2010
- Primary focus: Compact camera macro photography, trip reports
- 35 threads started, predominantly in Photo/Video Showcase
- Frequent visitor to Anilao, Lembeh, and Malaysian dive sites
Sources
- Forum thread: Anilao January 2009 With Canon G10 ↩
- Forum thread: Anilao October 2008 ↩
- Forum thread: Anilao February 2009 Thru My Eyes ↩
- Forum thread: Lembeh Trip January 2010 ↩
- Forum thread: Some Of My Latest Collections ↩
- Anilao January 2009 with Canon G10 thread (forum) ↩
- Anilao February 2009 thread (forum) ↩
- Anilao October 2008 thread (forum) ↩
- Some of my latest collections thread (forum) ↩
- Lembeh Trip January 2010 thread (forum) ↩