domeport

Hi

should a remowe my shade on my ikelite domport 6"

my idea is to avoid shadows from my shade when am using

focus light ???????????? can"t have my focus light strait forward

becuse lack of hotshoe so a have it a littel bit to the right 3-5 cm)

(right or wrong have to give it a try

my second toght about to remove the shade is to let more natrul lights

so the camera can focus more easy

suggestions hints

hola kent

thanks kent

Hi Kent, removing the dome shade will not improve focusing or let more ambient light in, they are designed to stay out of the optical path of the lens, in the case of your focusing light, mayI suggest using or adding a longer arm segment to give you the flexibility to position it in the proper position.

Aside from helping in preventing stray light from ruining your shot, dome shade actually are the ultimate shock absorber and many a dome have been spared by this seemingly benign accessory taking one for the team.

Cheers

PS: that goes for top side too, never leave home without your shade B)

Hi Kent

I don't use Ikelite but certainly wouldn't removed the shade on my Subal - exactly as Jean says. Its the ultimate shock absorber. Careful though we all are, I have managed to ping my dome port against a rock (never, of course, a coral head) once or twice and, happily, the shade has taken the brunt.

I have the same issue with a focus light and an 8" dome. I just bought an extra bit of ULCS and a clamp and extended the reach of the focus light over the dome. It costs a few dollars for the bits, but its still cheaper than fixing a smacked-up domeport

Hi Kent

 

I don't use Ikelite but certainly wouldn't removed the shade on my Subal - exactly as Jean says. Its the ultimate shock absorber. Careful though we all are, I have managed to ping my dome port against a rock (never, of course, a coral head) once or twice and, happily, the shade has taken the brunt.

 

I have the same issue with a focus light and an 8" dome. I just bought an extra bit of ULCS and a clamp and extended the reach of the focus light over the dome. It costs a few dollars for the bits, but its still cheaper than fixing a smacked-up domeport

Hi

thanks for your hints and help take care

regards kent