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Problem: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/pe...et-may-20-2015-a-post7446644.html#post7446644
That (link above) was a wonderful dive, completely captivating to watch IRL, but the vid sucks. The quality was what one would expect using a primary light and a bungeed hand held cam. I was expending a surprising amount of energy just hovering in the light current.
I'm looking for suggestions as to a middle of the road videography rig that will perform under these conditions. I just want to record my dives and have them look SOMETHING like how I saw them at the time.
Givens:
1) The subject will be (at the absolute MOST) maybe up to 3' away. The sweet spot is between one and two feet. Sharp focus IS an issue.
2) There will always be heavy particulate matter making backscatter an overriding concern.
2) Zero ambient light. Total darkness. I'm guessing two good lights.
3) Other than number of lights, I have no preconceived ideas about this rig. Need informed input.
4) Willing to buy something that works well, not looking to impress anyone. Just want something for my own enjoyment.
5) Willing to buy once, no plans for upgrade. Looking for a solid workhorse rig of reasonable size and cost.
Thanks.
That (link above) was a wonderful dive, completely captivating to watch IRL, but the vid sucks. The quality was what one would expect using a primary light and a bungeed hand held cam. I was expending a surprising amount of energy just hovering in the light current.
I'm looking for suggestions as to a middle of the road videography rig that will perform under these conditions. I just want to record my dives and have them look SOMETHING like how I saw them at the time.
Givens:
1) The subject will be (at the absolute MOST) maybe up to 3' away. The sweet spot is between one and two feet. Sharp focus IS an issue.
2) There will always be heavy particulate matter making backscatter an overriding concern.
2) Zero ambient light. Total darkness. I'm guessing two good lights.
3) Other than number of lights, I have no preconceived ideas about this rig. Need informed input.
4) Willing to buy something that works well, not looking to impress anyone. Just want something for my own enjoyment.
5) Willing to buy once, no plans for upgrade. Looking for a solid workhorse rig of reasonable size and cost.
Thanks.