Reef Octopus during Night Dive

[ScubaInChicago]

This is my first attempt at filming during the night with a new light setup.

YouTube - Turks and Caicos Octopus Scuba Night Dive

 

[Lee Taylor]

Please note your camera, housing, and flood light. Your video is excellent. Thank you for posting.

 

[ScubaInChicago]

Thanks, I'm working through some of the jitters and trying to balance the rig a bit better. The long arms and the lights made the rig a bit negative for my taste, and I assume the work of holding them at arms length added to the shakes.

Camera: Canon HG10
Housing: Equinox HD6 w/rear mount screen
Lights: Halcyon Apollo 13.5 w/ dual 21W HID's and video reflectors

Any comments, suggestions, critics are welcome.

 

[Lee Taylor]

Thank you ScubaInChicago,

Here is some food for thought. I have seen some videos on U-tube where they mount the camera rig on a scooter. Other than forward motion the video is dead steady. No shakes at all. I found it interesting. I use to own an Appolo AV1. It was a great scooter. I still know where it is if you would like a hook up.

I paid 1400 and sold for 700. Low mileage.

May not be a path your interested in but it is good information for future endeavors.

Apollo Sports: Dive Gear: Underwater Vehicles

ps: scooters can be rented