Ikelite Arm Setup

[aristowong]

I have two Arms for my setup: http://i.imgur.com/s9PS7jO.png

Would this be sufficient for shooting wide angle? I know most people have two arm segments so I'm not sure what to have set up here. This will be my first time shooting with my Ikelite and dual DS161 setup.

Thanks!

 

[tursiops]

Look fine. Point both strobes straight ahead, or even angled outwards a bit. You are looking to illuminate a wide field, not to put twice as much light in the middle of the picture.

 

[DavidFL]

Whatever gets the distance between the strobes to cover the wide angle will work. Many people have at least two arms on each side, as you have noticed, to make it easier to change the spread between the strobe heads underwater.

DLG UW on the mooring chain under Belize Aggressor III

• DavidFL
• Mar 3, 2017

Taken by Captain Jay

 

[aristowong]

Awesome - Thanks! Where would you suggest I pick up some additional arms - not looking for anything too expensive.

Whatever gets the distance between the strobes to cover the wide angle will work. Many people have at least two arms on each side, as you have noticed, to make it easier to change the spread between the strobe heads underwater.

DLG UW on the mooring chain under Belize Aggressor III

• DavidFL
• Mar 3, 2017

Taken by Captain Jay

 

[DavidFL]

Hmmm; can't tell from your profile where you are located. Ikelite has arm segments in various lengths; ULCS makes arm segments in various lengths; in my photo I have Ikelite on one side and ULCS on the other. Reef Photo; Backscatter; specialty UW photography stores have both in-store and online presences. You will need to buy additional clamps to join the extra segments too. Adjusting the rig underwater takes some patience and practice: too loose and it is difficult to handle by you and boat crew; too tight and you defeat the purpose of having an adjustable rig. I "fold mine up" to as small as I can get it for getting on and off boats, and then spread it once I'm in the water and comfortable.