Photolight tg6

[Raphus]

Thanks!
Jeah maybe i will buy 1 light first and try it out. If its fine i will buy a second one.

How does the strobe work? Is it electical connected to the camera?

 

[tursiops]

Thanks!
Jeah maybe i will buy 1 light first and try it out. If its fine i will buy a second one.

How does the strobe work? Is it electical connected to the camera?

It is an optical fiber connection.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

@tursiops these are the parts that I ordered? Do you see any issue with these? Everything is aluminum, feels pretty robust. But honestly idk... just dipping my toe in the proverbial picture pond...

double handle aluminum stabilizer underwater camera Diving tray for DSLR, Red | eBay

Durable 1" Ball Adapter Mount Extension w/ 1/4" Screw Camera Diving Arm | eBay

CNC Aluminum Diving Ball Join Connector Clamp Mount Arm for GoPro6/5/4/3 Red | eBay

Diving Underwater Camera Shutter Release Trigger Extension Lever Mount Adapter | eBay

 

[tursiops]

@tursiops these are the parts that I ordered? Do you see any issue with these? Everything is aluminum, feels pretty robust. But honestly idk... just dipping my toe in the proverbial picture pond...

double handle aluminum stabilizer underwater camera Diving tray for DSLR, Red | eBay

Durable 1" Ball Adapter Mount Extension w/ 1/4" Screw Camera Diving Arm | eBay

CNC Aluminum Diving Ball Join Connector Clamp Mount Arm for GoPro6/5/4/3 Red | eBay

Diving Underwater Camera Shutter Release Trigger Extension Lever Mount Adapter | eBay

They are probably fine. There have been reports of rough edges on some of the cheaper clamps, thus harming the o-rings on the balls. Also, some parts that rusted a little too easily.
I probably would not have bought the trigger; the trigger idea is nice, but fiddly and unnecessary except maybe with thick gloves. My OMD Nauticam housing has no trigger; I just hold the camera with my right hand round the camera instead of around the tray handle.

You might want to put some Tef-Gel or equivalent on the SS screws that hold the aluminum parts together....if you ever get to salt water again!

 

[rob.mwpropane]

They are probably fine. There have been reports of rough edges on some of the cheaper clamps, thus harming the o-rings on the balls. Also, some parts that rusted a little too easily.
I probably would not have bought the trigger; the trigger idea is nice, but fiddly and unnecessary except maybe with thick gloves. My OMD Nauticam housing has no trigger; I just hold the camera with my right hand round the camera instead of around the tray handle.

You might want to put some Tef-Gel or equivalent on the SS screws that hold the aluminum parts together....if you ever get to salt water again!

I checked mine over for rough edges, none found. All looks like good CNC machined fit. Good idea on the gel, I would imagine to prevent the electrolysis from dissimilar metals? I think the plan is to probably take it apart and let it soak after any salty stuff. I accidentally forgot about my regs soaking in the basement after a salty dive last weekend.... they soaked for a little over 36 hours... I don't think there's any vertigus left!

The trigger does in fact kinda suck. It was more than I wanted to spend on it for one. I pulled it all apart and made it the best I could. It works, and it feels ok. But with every shot the screw does back out just a little. Thankfully it's a long screw, so just tightening after is over is probably fine.

 

[tursiops]

The trigger does in fact kinda suck. It was more than I wanted to spend on it for one. I pulled it all apart and made it the best I could. It works, and it feels ok. But with every shot the screw does back out just a little. Thankfully it's a long screw, so just tightening after is over is probably fine.

Can you install the screw from the other side, so it tightens with each use instead of loosens?

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Can you install the screw from the other side, so it tightens with each use instead of loosens?

No, the screw that loosens goes into the trigger only from one side. It's not a huge deal, and it's very easy access to get to. For $30 I would have expected something more robust (maybe I'm naive thinking something scuba related could be $40 AND good)

Good idea though. I'll see if I can get some pictures tomorrow.

 

[Chris Ross]

Thanks!
Jeah maybe i will buy 1 light first and try it out. If its fine i will buy a second one.

How does the strobe work? Is it electical connected to the camera?

This whole thread is around someone with a TG-6 getting bad photos using a video light: https://www.scubaboard.com/community/threads/i-know-this-camera-can-do-better-advice.603678/unread
you can make lights work but it's a compromise - strobes produce so much more light they make getting nice pics a lot easier.

 

[Blackcrusader]

This whole thread is around someone with a TG-6 getting bad photos using a video light: https://www.scubaboard.com/community/threads/i-know-this-camera-can-do-better-advice.603678/unread
you can make lights work but it's a compromise - strobes produce so much more light they make getting nice pics a lot easier.

Her issue is not the light she rushes shots and they are out of focus. If not staking video then yes strobes are better. I like to take video so I use video lights and get very good photos and video on my TG6. Camera tray is DIY.

 

[Raphus]

This whole thread is around someone with a TG-6 getting bad photos using a video light: https://www.scubaboard.com/community/threads/i-know-this-camera-can-do-better-advice.603678/unread
you can make lights work but it's a compromise - strobes produce so much more light they make getting nice pics a lot easier.

Thanks already saw the thread.
I ordered one strobe with a arm. If it works good i will buy a second one