vazuw
Forum username: vazuw (previously mrbubbles)
Posts: 237
Active years: 2008–2012
Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique, General Chat
Specialization: Nikon DSLR photography, wide-angle and macro, gear selection
Community Role
vazuw (Vaz) is a Wetpixel community member active from 2008 to 2012, known as a long-time Nikon user dating back to the 1960s. He changed his username from “mrbubbles” to “vazuw” to be consistent across multiple forums. He was an active participant in gear debates and community social threads, particularly around the DX vs. full-frame transition period for Nikon shooters.
Notable Contributions
DX vs. Full Frame Debate
vazuw’s most significant thread (46 replies) asked the community to re-examine the advantages and disadvantages of DX versus full-frame sensors for underwater photography. Shooting a Nikon D2X at the time, he wanted to understand whether the future was moving back to full frame and whether DX would be phased out. The thread drew a detailed response from Alex Mustard, who provided one of the most comprehensive analyses of the DX vs. full-frame debate on the forum, covering corner sharpness, depth of field, fisheye zoom availability (Tokina 10-17mm), AF coverage, and macro considerations ([1]).
Creative Photography Discussions
vazuw started the “In a rut” thread (34 replies), a candid community discussion about creative stagnation in underwater photography and strategies for reinvigorating one’s approach ([2]).
Diving Equipment
He participated in discussions about dry suits for diving (34 replies), contributing practical diving knowledge alongside his photography expertise ([3]).
Community Engagement
vazuw was active in social threads including birthday celebrations and caption contests, reflecting his role as an engaged community member during the 2008–2012 period ([4], [5]).
Activity Profile
- Peak years: 2009–2011
- Primary focus: Nikon gear selection and creative photography technique
- 34 threads started across Photography Gear and Technique and General Chat
- Long-time Nikon shooter (since the 1960s) transitioning through the DX to full-frame era