Would appreciate any advice about TLC vs ULCS arms. I'm considering an Ikelite housing for a CP5000 and have an SB105 strobe. I use the Ikelite 1-1/4" ball/clamp arm for my Nik V and find it heavy and cumbersome, so I'm looking for a smaller/lighter system that will support that strobe. I think two 8" arm segments should be sufficient.
What about a light for night diving? Is it better to get a separate holder for a light to attach to the other handle, or just strap a light to the strobe head as I do with my Nik V? (I have a cute holster for a mini-C, and there's always duct tape )
Thanks
The ULCS arms "stay put" better because they have rubber rings around each ball to create friction. I use 8" arm sections and I like them.
A separate modelling light holder will be good - that way you don't have to point your strobe directly at the subject, right? Avoid backscatter.
Cheers
James
As both were originally machined in Santa Barbara I have a complete mish mash of both types. Both are fine. I like the newer TLC a bit better than the UL. Easier to adjust and plenty strong due to the closer setting of the clamp holes. Also I have some of the Ike 1" ball arm system. They all work fine. I have a hard time remember who made what. Despite what people think they all seem to work together fine.
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