The Delta wing also allows you to adjust your lighting, closer or farther away to the subject without increasing the length of the arms. I see some systems with this little camera and these monster arms. It kind of defeats the reason to reduce the size of your system.
@ Interceptor121 - I'm sorry I was a bit vague with my explanation. There is a channel in the left and right side of the Delta Wing that allow the arms of the tray to adjust closer or farther to where the camera is mounted on the tray. With a light system mounted to the arms of the
SRP Camera Tray you can adjust the arms which move the cans of the lights closer to the subject without moving the position of the tray.
If the
SRP Camera Tray was a straight bar design with a channel, you would only be able to move the light side to side. With the Delta wing shape I am also afforded the possibility of casting light on only one side of my subject. Simply move one arm to the forward position and then pull it to the determined side increasing the intensity X2. This not only provides great hard shadows but is accomplished without longer arms to reach the other side. All these possibilities in a compact, quality, professional solution. Hope this helps?
The gopro does not focus at close distance
@ SB Community
I think it's important to remember, the GoPro camera is a POV camera (Point of View) and designed for a specific role in the photography world. It is small and compact not to mention affordable. I believe the diver needs to understand, this is a wide angle camera at heart and not designed to shoot Macro or the family event/wedding. (Not that you can't... But!)
This statement should open conversation concerning the FOV setting for shooting topside. It just so happens that the GoPro is an awesome solution for the every day diver who wants to jump in, capture his/hers adventure and share it with friends and family. That's not to say that in the right hands that you can't get broadcast quality footage. Take a look at these two videos. One shot by an amateur photographer and the other by a professional. I think any diver would be proud to produce either.
Amateur:
[video=youtube_share;jTMF4Tzjmv4]http://youtu.be/jTMF4Tzjmv4[/video]
Professional:
[video=youtube_share;9_DG44VST2E]http://youtu.be/9_DG44VST2E[/video]
To say that the "Gopro doesn't focus at close distance", I think needs to be quantified. GoPro does a fine job at 12-18 inches with proper lighting. Proper lighting meaning, natural or artificial, but this holds true with any camera. If the diver is trying to shoot Macro (1-2 inches) then the GoPro is the wrong tool. Don't use a fork to eat a bowl of soup!
To sum it:
If a diver is looking to get into underwater videography, doesn't want to shell out several thousand dollars or just wants to down size , then the GoPro is a great alternative.
This post is only my thoughts and not definitive to the subject. It's purpose is not to be argumentative but food for thought. Underwater photography/videography is an art and should not have constraints or boundaries on creativity. Dive, record and have fun!
