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I'm adding a strobe to my rig. Which arms should I get?

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Created	2006-08-23
Modified	2006-08-23
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Author	Richard Perry

The default configuration in our Deluxe Lighting Packages (3" + 5") is by far the most popular, particularly for those just starting out with strobe rigs. It is compact enough that it doesn\'t overwhelm a compact camera, and is easy to handle both in and out of the water

This set gives you plenty of reach to get the strobe well off camera. This lets you control backscatter and do creative things like side lighting macro subjects. Remember, each clamp adds about an inch to the setup as does the strobe adapter, so the 3/5 arm set gives you a full 12" extension.

Each of the Deluxe Lighting Package options freature a 3-clamp system, which allows you the flexibility to get in very, very close to the lens for shooting macro subjects in tight places.

If you shoot a lot of wide angle work, you should consider longer arms for more reach in lighting large areas, but in most cases that involves more than one strobe. Also remember that the farther you put the strobe from the camera, the more drag it will create in the water.

So criteria boils down to personal preference, overall size of your rig and comfort level with the final rig as much as anything.

The nice thing about the ULCS arm system is that it is completely modular, and we sell each piece individually so you can upgrade at any time without losing your investment in clamps, adapters, etc.

When purchasing a strobe which uses AA batteries, don't forget a couple sets of high quality Lithium Ion rechargable batteries and a world (multi-voltage) charger. If you travel to remote locations we always recommend a second charger for redundancy.

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