kdietz
Forum username: kdietz Role: Community contributor, early DSLR adopter, photo showcase regular Posts: 1,284 across 67 threads started Active years: 2002—2010 (peak 2004—2006) Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique (483), Photo/Video Showcase (428), General Chat (117)
Community Role
kdietz was one of Wetpixel’s most active early members, joining in 2002 when the community was still young. He was distinctive for his heavy participation in the Photo/Video Showcase forum (428 posts), making him one of the more image-sharing-oriented contributors. His activity was concentrated in the 2002—2006 period, coinciding with the transition from compact cameras to DSLRs underwater.
Notable Contributions
- Early adopter and prolific poster about the Nikon D70 underwater system, contributing to threads on the D70 housing launch, Ikelite D70 autofocus issues, high-speed flash sync tests, and Sea & Sea D70 housing
- Started the “Wakatobi Gallery — D70’s” thread (23 replies), sharing images from the premium Indonesian dive resort
- Started the “New Ikelite Bulkhead” thread (20 replies), discussing a significant strobe connector redesign
- Regular contributor to the “Breaking the Habit” thread, a long-running community discussion
- Participated in the 2006 U/W Images Competition thread
- Maintained a personal underwater photography website (kdietz.com), sharing galleries and updates with the community
- Contributed to AF-S vs. AF-C autofocus mode discussions relevant to underwater shooting
Activity Profile
| Years | Posts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002—2003 | 175 | Founding-era member |
| 2004—2005 | 888 | Peak, Nikon D70 era |
| 2006—2007 | 214 | Declining but active |
| 2008—2010 | 7 | Effectively departed |
References
- Forum activity data from Wetpixel forum archive (1,284 posts, 2002—2010)