First video of where I've been training.

[ZzzKing]

Not an expert but neutral means that it is easily moved by any current, or eddy, or nudge.

Actually, neutral means it doesn't sink and it doesn't float. A nuclear sub can be neutral and I bet it doesn't get pushed around too much by a little current. What you need is more mass to resist outside forces. The additional weight would need to be offset by additional buoyancy measures of course. If you have ever seen one of those 360 degree omni theater type underwater cameras, they are HUGE! Bet they are pretty heavy too but they are neutral.

 

[CuzzA]

I'll add I think having a neutral rig is imparitive to stable video. If you are constantly fighting to hold the rig up you are going to have movement and instability.

The same can be said about tripods on land. I view the rig being neutral as an invisible tripod so to speak.

 

[Diving Dubai]

If I may... I have an Ikelite housing for a G15 which is fairly heavy in air and a bit negative underwater. I use one hand only to hold it - sometimes I might put a pointer in the sand to brace myself. I fine because it's that bit "heavier" it seems more stable in that I can hold it in one place while the rest of me moves. Obviously having a screen on the back to see helps. I tried different rigs for my go pro and never go on with it so it generally lives at home unused.

Practice makes perfect though

 

[CT-Rich]

buoyancy and mass are different things. A large housing can have neutral buoyancy and a high mass. The advantage of a large and clunky rig is that it will resist the small forces that will push the camera around and cause shake. Mass is your friend if you want a steady camera shot and smooth panning.

 

[CuzzA]

It's a learning process.

I wish I would have dedicated all of my college elective courses to all things scuba. If they had such courses beside basic.