Our rig builder sums the dry weight of each component (camera, housing, port, strobes, arms, and clamps) and calculates saltwater displacement based on Archimedes principle. It reveals apparent in-water weight and buoyancy status.

The recommended sweet spot is between -100g and 0g (slightly negative). This keeps the camera rig planted securely in your hands without upward drift, eliminating wrist fatigue throughout long repetitive dives.

The builder automatically calculates battery capacities. Individual lithium batteries under 100 Wh are permitted in carry-on luggage without airline approval. Batteries between 100 Wh and 160 Wh require airline consent.

A beginner compact rig starts around 3,500 EUR, an intermediate versatile setup sits around 7,000 EUR, and a pro cinema wide-angle rig with optical glass domes frequently exceeds 15,000 EUR.

Shooting in natural light sheds 2 to 4 kg of trays, arms, and heavy strobe batteries. Your rig remains lightweight, air consumption improves, and you approach marine wildlife passively without sudden light flashes.

Add hollow carbon fiber buoyancy arms or high-density Stix Jumbo foam floats. Each buoyancy arm counteracts between 150g and 450g of negative weight, bringing your complete setup back to neutral balance.