scuba_si
Forum username: scuba_si Role: Community contributor, video specialist, conservation advocate Posts: 1,052 across 589 threads Active years: 2006—2015 (peak 2007—2008) Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique (171), Shooting Technique/Workflow/Editing (145), General Chat (133)
Community Role
scuba_si was a well-rounded Wetpixel community member whose posts were distributed relatively evenly across multiple forums, indicating broad engagement rather than narrow specialization. With significant contributions to Video Gear and Technique (102 posts), Trip Reports and Travel (126 posts), and Conservation and the Environment (41 posts), he brought a diverse set of interests to the community. His 30 posts in Copyright Issues/Non-Payment/Fraud/Theft also show engagement with industry ethics.
Notable Contributions
- Contributed to the Sealux / Sony PMW-EX1 review thread (10 posts), one of the professional video camera housing discussions
- Participated in the “Manipulation of subjects for the shot” thread (9 posts), a significant ethics discussion about underwater photography practices
- Active in Inon viewfinder for Nexus housing thread (9 posts)
- Contributed to “How to Improve WP” thread (7 posts), providing feedback on Wetpixel platform development
- Participated in discussions about Sea & Sea YS-250 strobe with TTL converter
- Started threads about Aquatica 5D Mark III with viewfinder
- Engaged in the “Congratulations to Keri Wilk” thread, recognizing competition achievements
- Active in eBay buying/selling discussions and printer selection for underwater photography output
- Contributed to Logging Tapes thread, a video workflow topic
Activity Profile
| Years | Posts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 47 | Joined community |
| 2007 | 489 | Peak activity |
| 2008 | 227 | Strong engagement |
| 2009—2010 | 157 | Declining |
| 2011—2015 | 132 | Long-tail presence |
References
- Forum activity data from Wetpixel forum archive (1,052 posts, 2006—2015)