davichin
Forum username: davichin Role: Community contributor, Nikon gear specialist, trip reporter Posts: 1,050 across 113 threads started Active years: 2005—2016 (peak 2006—2012) Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique (366), Photo/Video Showcase (204), General Chat (162)
Community Role
davichin was a consistent Wetpixel forum contributor over more than a decade, with particular expertise in Nikon DSLR lens and housing configurations. He started 113 threads, many focused on specific gear questions and trip reports, and maintained a regular presence in the Photo/Video Showcase forum (204 posts) sharing underwater images.
Notable Contributions
- Contributed to the Wetpixel D800 review thread (10 posts), one of the key Nikon full-frame housing discussions
- Active in the Seacam D800 housing thread (8 posts), comparing premium housing options
- Participated in Hugyfot HFN D200 housing discussions (8 posts), a less common European housing brand
- Started the “Nikon 17-55” thread (29 replies) and “NIKON 17-35 vs 17-55 vs 12-24” comparison thread (23 replies), key lens choice discussions for Nikon crop and full-frame underwater shooters
- Started the “Another DSLR housing/camera post” thread (27 replies), capturing the recurring housing selection dilemma
- Active in the Backscatter “Airlock” vacuum housing system discussion, an important leak prevention technology
- Contributed to Aquatica remote trigger configuration threads
- Participated in the Wetpixel Ocean Safari thread (6 posts), one of Wetpixel’s organized dive trips
- Contributed to Trip Reports and Travel (101 posts), including the Salem Express wreck thread
- Active in Critter Identification (16 posts)
Activity Profile
| Years | Posts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005—2006 | 258 | Early engagement |
| 2007—2008 | 302 | Peak activity |
| 2009—2010 | 208 | Continued engagement |
| 2011—2012 | 223 | Second peak |
| 2013—2016 | 56 | Gradual decline |
References
- Forum activity data from Wetpixel forum archive (1,050 posts, 2005—2016)