I'm currently putting together an E-M1 with AOI housing system for my trip next spring. Does anyone have recommendations between the Backscatter and the AOI trays?
AOI vs Backscatter tray
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I have the AOI housing for my E-M1, mounted on an AOI tray, and honestly it does not provide a lot of working room between the housing and the handles. I love the AOI tray, and it was great with my E-M10 housing but it’s just not as comfortable with the E-M1 housing. I think it would be worse with the Backscatter tray, especially since it has those bends at the top of the arms. I don’t have a better solution yet, so I’m still using my AOI tray.
I had the backscatter tray and really didn't like it; the ball joints are hard to attach, and if the one pin goes that holds the ball joint in place (i.e., stops it spinning), you're toast. Get something where the ball joint is inherently part of the structure or is attached by something more than a single screw and post.
Doctorfish
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I've used an AOI tray for about 2 years and really like it. Robust, adjustable and easy to assemble or break down.
It's a great tray, just small for the E-M1 housing.
bvanant
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On the AOI housing (OM-1) I use a Nauticam Flextray II. Perfect positioning of the handles.
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bvanant
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We are leaving Anilao right now so it is packed, will send one once we get home.
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