By Robert Jenks (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 5:02 pm: |
I am a long time U/W videographer but am going to try still photography for the first time on our upcoming Bonaire trip. I have an Olympus sp-350 digital camera in an Ikelite housing with their DS125 strobe system. My problem is that the strobe arm rotates. I expect major problems with aiming the strobe. It is an Ikelite quick release arm with 1" ball joints. Any suggestions on how to deal with or correct this problem.
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By bob (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1529) on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 7:12 pm: |
the water will certainly dampen some of that motion...
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1540) on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 12:56 am: |
Robert
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By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #523) on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 9:17 am: |
Robert,
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By Robert Jenks (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 2:13 pm: |
Thanks for the prompt replies. Ron mentioned snapping the arm into a locked position. I found that if I push backward (front to back) on the quick release pin that the rotation is less. Hope it works out OK, I'll start taking pictures behind Buddy Dive Sunday morning...
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By bob (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1537) on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:38 pm: |
somewhat off topic...those with the ikelite 105mm macro port might want to check the nut that holds the manual focus knob in place - first sign of trouble - the control will slip - next you will get a small leak...
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