Beneath the Surface Tray vs. Snake River Prototyping Tray

[macado]

I'm finally looking to upgrade my GoPro setup with a proper tray + lights and have basically narrowed it down to the Beneath The Surface Boomerang Tray or the Snake River Prototyping Tray.

Anyone have a preference or experience with either product? Both seem to be high quality. I own the older BlurFix Lens for the Hero2 from Snake River Prototyping and fond the build quality to be very good; I've also looked at the Beneath the Surface tray which also looks very nice.

229.99 BTS Boomerang Camera Tray is with Locline Arms and Universal Light Mounting Brackets
Boomerang GoPro Light Tray - Dive Right in Scuba

180.00 SRP The Tray with Locline Arms with two 24 mm light mounts
SRP Tray
24 mm Light Mounts

I'm planning on purchasing a couple Archon D11V/Archon W17V which are specifically made for the SRP light mounts but will also work with the universal mounts that come with the Beneath the Surface tray.

Thoughts?

 

[absaav]

Check out the Sharkfin Gopro tray on Ebay, looks nearly identical to SRP set up but w lightweight SS instead of aluminum. Just got one in mail today and is sturdy, stable, for half the price. (59 dollars). arrived 3 days after i ordered.
I decided to buy 2 24mm light mounts from SRP w archon D11v holders for 50 dollars that mimics your setup essentially.

 

[macado]

I ended up ordering the Snake River Prototyping (SRP) Tray with the Universal Light Mounts. Tried it on a dive this weekend with just one light (DRIS 1000 lumens with a homemade diffuser). Not sure I like the universal mounts.. the lights don't seem as stable but I'm going to see how they work with the Archon lights and maybe order the 24 mm Light Mounts.

I ordered a set of Archon W17V lights which haven't come yet from China..

 

[Hobby Mounts]

The SRP Tray is very well made and worth the money.

 

[InFocusHD]

Go with he SRP Tray light bundle SRP Tray and Light Bundle | Focus Precision Inc

 

[macado]

I finally got a chance to do a couple dives with the Snake River Prototyping Tray along with two Archon D11V video lights. I need to tweak some stuff a little but but overall these little lights are awesome.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsi9GzElY78&list=UU6EOSFXmlsvI1Ww_IqKTSFQ

 

[large_diver]

Thanks for sharing that - looks like a great site and lights really light up the whole area for wide angle. For some reason you are getting a shadow when you move in closer on subjects...not sure what is causing this...perhaps light angle. So many beautiful anemones at that site!

 

[macado]

Yeah I think it was definitely the lighting angle. It was my first time using these lights so I need to learn to adjust them better. Overall I am happy with the setup.

I did a couple more dives this weekend with it but still want to tweak it a bit.

 

[avigulf]

Nice light and music, but I think you are to shaky on filming. Have you balanced the rig ? - easier to hold and get smoother shots with a balanced rig, neutral or slightly negative. Pity with those old lobster pots...... still fishing. Lots of them here in Norway too. Should have been remowed.