papamac58
Forum username: papamac58
Posts: 213
Active years: 2010–2019
Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique, Classifieds
Specialization: Nikon DSLR and mirrorless gear selection, lens advice
Community Role
papamac58 is a Wetpixel community member active from 2010 to 2019 who focused on gear selection and camera system transitions. He was notable for asking well-framed questions that generated substantial community discussion, particularly around choosing lenses and evaluating new camera systems for underwater photography.
Notable Contributions
Nikon D7000 Lens Selection
papamac58’s most popular thread (40 replies) asked the community for an all-purpose lens recommendation for his new Nikon D7000 to use until he could acquire a Tokina 10-17mm and Nikon 60mm micro. The thread generated extensive discussion about the trade-offs between wide-angle and macro capabilities in a single lens, with community members like KirkD recommending the Sigma 17-70 macro as a compromise while advising him to prioritize either macro or wide-angle rather than trying to do both ([1]).
Nikon 1 V2 Discussion
He started a thread about the Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera (13 replies), asking whether it could compete with the Sony RX100 and whether it might make Olympus OM-D E-M5 buyers regret their purchase. The initial lack of responses highlighted the community’s limited interest in the Nikon 1 system for underwater use ([2]).
Equipment Sales
papamac58 was active in the Classifieds forum, listing equipment for sale including:
- Canon G10 with Ikelite housing and Inon strobe as a complete package ([3])
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 with Nauticam housing and Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe ([4])
- Nikon mount lenses including 60mm, Tokina 10-17mm, and 1.4x converter ([5])
These listings reveal his progression through multiple camera systems: Canon compact (G10), Nikon DSLR (D7000), Olympus mirrorless (OM-D E-M5), and continued Nikon use.
Activity Profile
- Peak years: 2012–2014
- Primary focus: Gear selection, camera system evaluation, classified sales
- 40 threads started across Photography Gear and Technique and Classifieds
- Camera system progression: Canon G10 → Nikon D7000 → Olympus OM-D E-M5
Sources
- Forum thread: New D7000 But Which Lens ↩
- Forum thread: Nikon 1 V2 ↩
- Forum thread: Canon G10 Ikelite Housing Inon Strobe Complete Pkg ↩
- Forum thread: Olympus Om D Em 5 Nauticam Housing Seasea Ys 01 Complete Set ↩
- Forum thread: Nikon Mount Lenses 60mm Tokina 10 17 14 Converter ↩
- New D7000 but which lens thread (forum) ↩
- Nikon 1 V2 thread (forum) ↩
- Canon G10 complete package listing (forum) ↩
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 set listing (forum) ↩
- Nikon mount lenses listing (forum) ↩