bremner 1 Posted January 4, 2018 I'm looking for a tray+arm to to attach a small strobe (inon S2000 or S&S YS01) to an Olympus PT-EP13 housing. I see most of the "starter packages" using some kind of flex arm on a polycarbonate or lightweight aluminum tray . For roughly the same price, Meikon [1] is selling a basic single segment aluminum tray + arm. This seems like the kind of thing where a lesser known manufacturer might be a reasonable choice. Aside from weight (I guess the polycarbonate setup is lighter), any other considerations/opinions? [1] https://meikon.com.hk/collections/aluminium-tray-and-handle-for-underwater-camera-housings/products/camdive-black-aluminium-diving-handle-for-underwater-camera-housings-advanced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leepix 1 Posted January 5, 2018 I would use a flat AL tray with holes in each end to mount which ever arm system you choose. I don't think the articulated knuckle arms can be locked in tight? ULCS and Ikelite have many different parts to put together. The little extra weight a metal tray would add, also balances the rig so its upright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vondo 28 Posted January 5, 2018 Where are you located? I have a ULCS handle and flat tray sitting around that I could sell cheap. You'd still have to add a pair of clamps and an arm, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bremner 1 Posted January 6, 2018 @Vondo I'm in eastern Canada (E3B 1N9). Not sure what the postage would be like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tursiops 79 Posted January 6, 2018 I'm looking for a tray+arm to to attach a small strobe (inon S2000 or S&S YS01) to an Olympus PT-EP13 housing. I see most of the "starter packages" using some kind of flex arm on a polycarbonate or lightweight aluminum tray . For roughly the same price, Meikon [1] is selling a basic single segment aluminum tray + arm. This seems like the kind of thing where a lesser known manufacturer might be a reasonable choice. Aside from weight (I guess the polycarbonate setup is lighter), any other considerations/opinions? [1] https://meikon.com.hk/collections/aluminium-tray-and-handle-for-underwater-camera-housings/products/camdive-black-aluminium-diving-handle-for-underwater-camera-housings-advanced The Meikon/CamDive one piece tray/handle is simple, robust, cheap.I have one on my Olympus TG-4. It comes with a 1-inch ball. I'd avoid the articulated arms. Several people I know have invested in them and then stopping using them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bremner 1 Posted January 9, 2018 The Meikon/CamDive one piece tray/handle is simple, robust, cheap.I have one on my Olympus TG-4. It comes with a 1-inch ball. I'd avoid the articulated arms. Several people I know have invested in them and then stopping using them. Which articulated arms do you mean? The flex arms, the ball+clamp arms, or both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tursiops 79 Posted January 11, 2018 Which articulated arms do you mean? The flex arms, the ball+clamp arms, or bo4th?The locline stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bremner 1 Posted January 11, 2018 The locline stuff. OK thanks, that's the kind of feedback I was interested in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites