How to adjust buoyancy of camera setup? Better negative or positive?

[ScubaMoMo]

I recently added a couple of items to my setup which make it currently over 1kg
negative under water. So now i'm thinking of adding some Floatation arms to my setup.

I have the choice of either adding 2x 390g/13.8oz to my setup which would make it still
around 320g negative under water or i could add 2x 650g/22.9oz which would make it
around 200g positive. What is the better choice/scenario?

Any input and help would be highly appriciated!

 

[DMDavid]

With my video camera I prefer slightly negative so that I can set down for two handed adjustments.

 

[diversteve]

I like the little bit of drag that being slightly negative provides while panning.

My housing was 227g negative from the factory but I added a larger battery and removed the trim weights so I don't know how much it is now. But it's less than 227g.

 

[robint]

Best to be a bit negative.
(I tried diving with one that was positive and it kept bobbing up and hitting me in the face!)

 

[Kilili]

I strive for neutral, as close as I can get. With positive buoyancy, you can add small fish weights as trim to achieve your objective.

 

[ScubaMoMo]

Would it be a problem if i for example take different buoyancy sizes on each side of the reg?

 

[Misa]

i`ve tested positive, neutral and negative. i love the housing when its a bit negative.

 

[drbill]

I always keep my video rig slightly positive. If I happen to lose my grip. I can find it at the surface... and the buoyancy gives a little resistance to work my muscles against!

 

[gracet]

neutral

 

[muckdiver@mac.com]

Negative 1Kg for macro. Neutral for wide angle.