Wide angle lens options

[ronscuba]

The tank is heavy like hell, the spots should be fine Most likely I'll just use the tank as a base and attach the arms directly on it/maybe add a fin to make it swim smoother.

If the whole rig of camera, lights, battery, is too heavy, it will throw off your balance/trim and make shooting video very difficult. Typical position is to hold the camera in front of your face so you can see what you are shooting. If the rig is too negative, it will make your trim tilt face down. Depending how heavy the "tank" battery canister is, you might want to consider wearing it separately on your waist. This is what I did when I used halogen lights and the big battery it required. What is the UW weight of the "tank" battery canister ? Sorry if it seems like I am taking over your thread. I know you didn't ask for my opinions, but I've gone through many of the situations you are describing and my experiences might help.

 

[tamas970]

Its a very interesting discussion, I don't feel it uncomfortable to the least extent Forgot to mention: I'll definitely get/DIY floats to balance the gear. My epl5 setup is also on the heavy side, but this beast of a lamp would probably pin me down to the bottom...

 

[ETJ]

I got the Inon ufl-g140. I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I'll take it with me to 3 weeks trip to Philippines in April.

 

[tamas970]

Mine arrived last week, I am looking forward to plunge it in the Red Sea in 3 weeks Have you been thinking on filters for the shallows? I have some orange Lee gels, maybe I can slip a piece between the wet lens and the housing...

I also have an M67 inon ucl-165, however I cannot connect it to the cage - yet. Any idea? Otherwise I'll separate "macro" and wide angle dives...

I got the Inon ufl-g140. I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I'll take it with me to 3 weeks trip to Philippines in April.

 

[ETJ]

I am not sure if I'll use a filter with the wide lens. I will try an Eelvision filter, but I do not have high hopes for it. Probably will only ruin every shot.

For macro I have the macromate mini and with dyron 55mm adapter (and dyron orange and red filters). So for me it will be separate dives.

Mine arrived last week, I am looking forward to plunge it in the Red Sea in 3 weeks Have you been thinking on filters for the shallows? I have some orange Lee gels, maybe I can slip a piece between the wet lens and the housing...

I also have an M67 inon ucl-165, however I cannot connect it to the cage - yet. Any idea? Otherwise I'll separate "macro" and wide angle dives...

 

[mkhilario]

Ridiculous that Inon did not make a provision for a red filter. Guys, I'd like to see some sample footage with the Inon GoPro dome kit and hear about your impressions.

 

[tamas970]

Ridiculous that Inon did not make a provision for a red filter. Guys, I'd like to see some sample footage with the Inon GoPro dome kit and hear about your impressions.

I'll report back after my trip in Egypt in 4 weeks. As for filters, I'll try to squeeze a Lee gel between the wet lens and the lens of the housing, #008 Dark Salmon or #779 Bastard Pink for deep and some orange or #176 Loving Amber for shallow.

 

[tamas970]

Do you also have this funny artifact at the side? Looks like some unfinished sealing:

 

[ETJ]

Yes, I have that also

 

[tamas970]

I asked inon support in the meantime, probably on their next workday we'll have some more info. Anyway, it's highly unlikely to be irregular if your sample looks the same.