E-PL1 setup on a BUDGET - HELP

[orenbvip]

Hello, My s90 was stolen so when looking to buy a new one I found the E-PL1 with the 14-44mm lens kit onsale for $250. So I ordered one. Now I have to buy the rest but I am on a bit of a budget. Of course I will get the OLY housing. I also need the ring gear AND the shade? I have this YS-01 strobe kit:

I am guessing the base is no good for the Oly. housing? If so what is a good cheap base and arm to get? AND can I use my YS-01 kit arms for the rest? Lastly, I have an AD mount Inon Lens, can I use that? or have to sell and get a 67mm lens? Thanks.

 

[orenbvip]

Would this one work? Modular Single Tray & Handle - Trays & Handles - Trays, Arms, Handles & Clamps - Optical Ocean Sales Underwater Photo - 800-359-1295!

 

[cardog]

Why is it that you don't think this base will work???

 

[orenbvip]

I am guessing. Will it? if so that would rock, maybe just ad a handle as the strobe does not position that well? I haven't ordered anything but the camera yet.

 

[cardog]

I am guessing. Will it? if so that would rock, maybe just ad a handle as the strobe does not position that well? I haven't ordered anything but the camera yet.

The tray will work fine. If you are only using the one strobe I would buy a 5 or 7 inch extension and call it good.

 

[orenbvip]

Ok, thanks!

 

[Peter Guy]

BTW, I have no need for the shade -- the zoom ring, yes, but the shade, no.

 

[mjh]

Please note I work for the shop that a link was provided for. You have bought a very capable camera and housing, over time you can expand on it by adding a second strobe, dome port, video light etc... The tray system you show will not be able to grow with your system. There simply are better quality, more expandable tray systems out there. Of course budgets are budgets but maybe just a little more money spent today will save you having to start over in the future...

 

[orenbvip]

Cool, the no shade saves me $50. I plan on buying all the stuff from OO. can I use that tray/arm with my current arms and clamps? Thinking that would be a good in between...

 

[cardog]

Cool, the no shade saves me $50. I plan on buying all the stuff from OO. can I use that tray/arm with my current arms and clamps? Thinking that would be a good in between...

Your arms and clamps will work fine with a different tray if you think you need one. I don't buy the idea that your current set up will not be able to "grow" as you continue using your system. You can always add another arm to your S&S tray when you want to move up to dual strobes and then your tray and arm system will be complete.
Also remember that if you purchase the IDAS ball mounts and clamps from OO they do not work well with S&S clamps or Ultra Light clamps. The IDAS ball mount is a bit smaller than the "standard" size and you will have to really clamp them down tight just to get them from moving.