Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 16 Hello all, I am in the process of procuring the parts for a Sony RX100VA imaging rig. I have the RX100 inside a Fantasea FRX100VA VAC (Vaccum housing). I also have a Kraken Hydra 1000-WSR+ hand held light. I am looking for suggestions on for a dual handle tray, arms, strobes, macro and wide angle lenses. You know, basically I'm looking for the whole sha-bang. I would like to start with one strobe for now and then get the second strobe as funds allow, unless there is a deal that's too good to pass up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted October 16 Check out ULCS for the tray and arms. You can't got wrong with their stuff. Strobes: Inon S2000 or Z330. We all love them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 17 Would you be able to review the attached document to see if there is anything I have missed. I think I have pieced together a complete underwater system. Im planning to start with a single strobe to learn the basics then add on a dual strobe as funds allow or needs require. I appreciate your assistance. Underwater Lights.xlsx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted October 17 Dann-oh Can you just list your plan in the post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 18 Tim, Here is the spreadsheet Camera Sony RX100VA Housing Fantasea FRX100VA VAC *Note: all values are in USD ($) and "X" = already purchased Backscatter Part Number *Price *Subtotals Base w/ Handles base UL-TR-DM 35 left side base UL-TR-D-UPL 30 ultralight w/ ball UL-AC-H 50 ultralight w/ ball UL-AC-H 50 165 Single Arm clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 5 inch arm UL-DB-05 48 clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 5 inch arm UL-DB-05 48 clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 Ultralight Inon Strobe adapter UL-AD-IN 25 217 Single Strobe Inon S2000 S-TTL IN-S2000 365 Inon Optical D Cable - 17in IN-OPDC 85 Batteries SY-K-KJ17MCA4BA 20 470 Focus Light Inon YS Shoe Base II IN-SHOEBASE-II X Kraken Hydra 1000-WSR+ X 0 Second Arm clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 5 inch arm UL-DB-05 48 clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 5 inch arm UL-DB-05 48 clamp UL-AC-CSF28 32 Ultralight Inon Strobe adapter UL-AD-IN 25 217 Second Strobe Inon S2000 S-TTL IN-S2000 365 Inon Optical D Cable - 17in IN-OPDC 85 Batteries SY-K-KJ17MCA4BA 13 463 TOTAL W/ SINGLE LIGHT 852 TOTAL W/ DUAL LIGHT 1532 Macro Lens Inon UCL-330M67 IN-UCL330 140 Inon UCL-165M67 IN-UCL165 X 140 Wide Angle Inon UWL-100 IN-UWL100-II 300 Inon UWL-H100 Dome Lens Unit II IN-UWL100-DOME 300 600 TOTAL FOR LENSES 740 TOTAL COMPLETE SETUP 2650 TOTAL REMAINING 2272 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyp 15 Posted October 18 Personally, I would not buy the S2000. It has very fiddly controls (if you want to shoot manual) and is by far the weakest strobe. The Sea&Sea YS-01 is not much (or at all) more expensive and stronger. It also is much nicer to use. Sea&Sea has had a lot of issues with the D2, but I've read very little about problems with their weaker strobes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted October 19 I’m not sure I’d go with 2x 5” arms on each side, if I read that correctly. It seems a little limiting and perhaps better to go with 1x5” and 1x 8” on each side. But maybe I’m missing something about the Sony system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 21 On 10/18/2019 at 11:35 AM, hyp said: Personally, I would not buy the S2000. It has very fiddly controls (if you want to shoot manual) and is by far the weakest strobe. The Sea&Sea YS-01 is not much (or at all) more expensive and stronger. It also is much nicer to use. Sea&Sea has had a lot of issues with the D2, but I've read very little about problems with their weaker strobes. Okay sounds good. I will take a look at the sea&sea stuff. I forget who reccomend the S2000 but they enjoyed the performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 21 On 10/19/2019 at 12:26 AM, TimG said: I’m not sure I’d go with 2x 5” arms on each side, if I read that correctly. It seems a little limiting and perhaps better to go with 1x5” and 1x 8” on each side. But maybe I’m missing something about the Sony system. I was not too sure what size arms I should go with. I mostly used the 5" arm as a place holder so I cod build a rough system and corresponding budget. What is the reasoning for the 1x 5" and 1x 8" arm on each side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann-Oh 0 Posted October 21 Would the SOLA 3800 lights be useable for photography? There is a set for sale in the classifieds section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyp 15 Posted October 21 Video lights are really only useable for video. Even the strongest ones provide multiple stops less light compared to the weakest strobes. Unfortunately with lights you have to decide if you want to take pictures or video. You cannot really have a rig that does both well at the same time (unless you use four arms....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites