RTC'83
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Just purchased a micro 2 with 1500 light. I should receive this week. Any tips?
First time to owning such a rig
First time to owning such a rig
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I have the same or similar set up with a 1200 light. A couple suggestion. I attach a P Tec coil lanyard with the black loop put over the light arm and for extra security I put a stainless steel ring on my camera where the lanyard loop area is and attach the stainless steel rings together. Gives you two attachments instead of one. Princeton Tec Coil Lanyard Black
I then attach the metal clip on the landyard to my left shoulder bcd d ring. On my right shoulder d-ring i attach a simple loop, something like this Aqua Wrist Lanyard, I put the light head through this. On land, on the boat and in the water, the camera stays on my chest secured this way until I am ready to use it. It really works well. Once in an area where I am ready to photograph, I take the light head out of the loop, disconnect the quick disconnects on the lanyard loop and hold the camera in my left hand. When I want to be hands free or otherwise want to take a break from taking pictures you can simply slip the loop on your right shoulder d ring over the light head.
On picture quality, read the general tips in the manual and on line for u/w photos. Take lots, experiment a lot and your pics will get better.