UW tripod

[Chris Bangs]

Yet another very good application for a tripod is super macro of stationary subjects, the addition of a focusing rail would also be required. May give it a try in the future

 

[sbloomer]

Bob I agree with fdog take no notice of the nay sayers if a person do's not understand photography then they would not understand what you are trying to achieve with it.
Just my 2c

Ok, maybe I don't understand underwater photography that much given that I am a beginner, but I have a pretty damn good understanding of other photography....

I just fail to understand how a tripod can keep something that is effectively neutrally bouyant still for 10 seconds, without having to significantly weight the tripod down, especially if there is anything like a moderate surge.

Sorryl, maybe I was a bit hasty, seeing as though others use them successfully.

 

[NotoriousBOB]

Thanks for everyones input. Looks like I'd buy a cheapy as the water dampning effect would remove any vibration problems a cheap tripod would have on land.

I just fail to understand how a tripod can keep something that is effectively neutrally bouyant still for 10 seconds, without having to significantly weight the tripod down, especially if there is anything like a moderate surge.

I'll be clipping a 2K lumpy to the centre of the tripod to stop it drifting off!

I do have an old Benbo trecker that would be great to use (the legs move independantly) but i love it to much to let the evil salt get to it!

Thanks again for all the input
BOB

 

[Chris Bangs]

Sorry forgot to mention the weight factor, in most cases my rigs are negatively buoyant but just like I do on land adding a weight suspended under the tripod from the center post will stabilize it with out coming in contact with the reef. Also like on land, there will be times when using a tripod is not an option

Chris