Floating or neutral?

[AevnsGrandpa]

I recently purchased a basic ReefMaster 35mm camera and housing which is positively bouyant. I was thinkning of making a small plate to mount on the tripod mount to make it neutral.

Is this a good idea or not? Is it best to keep it positive so if I accidently let go it goes to the surface, or is it better to have where it would just stay right where I am?

Thanks for the input!

Jeff

 

[jcclink]

I prefer slightly negative so I can set it on the bottom if necessary. If positive it goes to the surface where it may or may not be recovered. Keep a lanyard of some type on it.

 

[alcina]

a little negative gets my vote too. Clips and lanyards are your friends!

 

[orangeBloke]

Too negative and it might sink into the abyss, too positive it may float up to the surface and drift away, and neutral could still be carried off in a current.
Whichever way, as others have said, clip it on so you don't have to worry about losing it in the first place. A coiled lanyard is one of the best options.