Trays & arms

Trays as the foundation of your underwater setup

A tray connects directly to the housing and provides one or two handles. This base supports the attachment of arms and accessories, ensuring stability and a secure grip during dives. Options include single-handle trays for compact rigs or double-handle trays for dual-strobe setups.

For users who prefer ready-made solutions, see the arm packages, which combine trays, handles and arms in complete sets.

Arm systems: flex arms and ball arms

There are two main arm types for positioning strobes and lights. Flex arms are lightweight, easy to adjust and suited for compact rigs. Ball arms are stronger and more customisable, connected with clamps for precise positioning.

For comparisons between flex and ball systems, see the blog the perfect arms for your underwater camera.

Float arms for buoyancy control

Heavy camera rigs often require buoyancy correction. Float arms reduce negative weight under water, making it easier to maintain balance and reduce wrist strain during long dives.

More details about weighing and balancing setups can be found in the guide how to weigh your underwater camera setup.

Tripods for stable underwater imaging

Tripods extend functionality by providing a stable platform for macro photography, long exposures and steady video recording. They are especially useful when capturing small or stationary subjects under water.

For practical tips on tripod use, see the article how a tripod can transform your underwater photography.

Accessories and connection parts

A modular system relies on connectors. Clamps join ball arms together, base adaptors link arms to trays, and strobe adapters connect lights. Miscellaneous parts add further flexibility.

These components ensure secure and adaptable connections, allowing rigs to be customised for both macro and wide-angle imaging.

Complete packages for convenience

To avoid choosing separate components, packages offer trays, arms and connectors in one compatible set. This guarantees correct fitting and makes it easier to start building a stable system.

• Trays provide the base and handles for housings
• Ball arms and flex arms extend rigs for lights
• Float arms reduce negative weight under water
• Tripods add stability for macro and video
• Clamps, adaptors and accessories complete the system