Lighting with mini-dome

I am really struggling with lighting when using my mini dome Especially when shooting stuff right on the dome. I seem to be getting hotspots, and find it exceptionally difficult to evenly light a subject.

Does anybody have any pointers? I have tried dialling down the power and having them right next to the shade, out a bit, out further etc.

The vis out here (Bahrain) can be very soupy at times, lots of particles in the water.

It's an Ikelite housing, UWCamerastuff mini-dome (5") with 2x S&S YS110. I have 2 segment arms, so can use just one or two segments. I currently have the diffusers on all the time.

Thanks for any pointers

Sean

I am really struggling with lighting when using my mini dome Especially when shooting stuff right on the dome. I seem to be getting hotspots, and find it exceptionally difficult to evenly light a subject.

 

Does anybody have any pointers? I have tried dialling down the power and having them right next to the shade, out a bit, out further etc.

The vis out here (Bahrain) can be very soupy at times, lots of particles in the water.

 

It's an Ikelite housing, UWCamerastuff mini-dome (5") with 2x S&S YS110. I have 2 segment arms, so can use just one or two segments. I currently have the diffusers on all the time.

 

Thanks for any pointers

 

Sean

Check out Mike's CFWA article here on WP.

Near and Far

Bob

Check out Mike's CFWA article here on WP.

Near and Far

 

Bob

Why oh why did I not think of searching for CFWA articles?

Thank you