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Here is the entire rig set up for macro.  (The dome port would be obvious).  Dual YS-D1 strobes on * and 5 inch arms with Stix floats.  Kraken 3500 focus light on top.  The blue strap attaches to me so I don't lose the camera underwater.
Here is the entire rig set up for macro. (The dome port would be obvious). Dual YS-D1 strobes on * and 5 inch arms with Stix floats. Kraken 3500 focus light on top. The blue strap attaches to me so I don't lose the camera underwater.
Step 1<br>Remove the strobes from their clamps and remove the fiber cables.  Remove the focus light and its clamp.
Step 1
Remove the strobes from their clamps and remove the fiber cables. Remove the focus light and its clamp.
Step 2a (macro port)<br>Remove the macro port and all the clamps on the strobe arms.
Step 2a (macro port)
Remove the macro port and all the clamps on the strobe arms.
Step 2b (dome port)<br>Remove the dome port and all the clamps on the strobe arms. I put the macro port over to the right side for this picture.
Step 2b (dome port)
Remove the dome port and all the clamps on the strobe arms. I put the macro port over to the right side for this picture.
Step 3b (only for dome port)<br>Remove the port extension from the dome port.  (Macro port doesn't use an extension.)
Step 3b (only for dome port)
Remove the port extension from the dome port. (Macro port doesn't use an extension.)
Step 4<br>Pack the arm clamps inside the 90mm dome port extension to make use of otherwise wasted space.<br><br>On the right side is the bag for the 180 degree viewfinder along with the stock viewfinder.
Step 4
Pack the arm clamps inside the 90mm dome port extension to make use of otherwise wasted space.

On the right side is the bag for the 180 degree viewfinder along with the stock viewfinder.
The next step is to swap out the big 180 degree viewfinder with the small stock on shown to the lower right of the camera.
The next step is to swap out the big 180 degree viewfinder with the small stock on shown to the lower right of the camera.
Step 5<br>Open the housing to remove the 180 degree viewfinder.  (Remove an o-ring holding the viewfinder in place, swap in the stock viewfinder, replace o-ring.)
Step 5
Open the housing to remove the 180 degree viewfinder. (Remove an o-ring holding the viewfinder in place, swap in the stock viewfinder, replace o-ring.)
Step 5 (in-progress)<br>Here the 180 degree viewfinder has been removed.  The stock viewfinder sits to the right of the 180 degree viewinder.
Step 5 (in-progress)
Here the 180 degree viewfinder has been removed. The stock viewfinder sits to the right of the 180 degree viewinder.
Step 5 (completed)<br>Here is the stock viewfinder installed in the housing and the 180 degree viewfinder is on the right.
Step 5 (completed)
Here is the stock viewfinder installed in the housing and the 180 degree viewfinder is on the right.
Another view of the inside of the housing with the stock viewfinder installed.
Another view of the inside of the housing with the stock viewfinder installed.
Here is another picture of the front half of the opened housing.
Here is another picture of the front half of the opened housing.
Step 6<br>Remove the rope handle.  Use a small pair of pliers to loosen the ball clamps.<br><br>This step is needed because those posts stick up too high to let the bag zip shut.
Step 6
Remove the rope handle. Use a small pair of pliers to loosen the ball clamps.

This step is needed because those posts stick up too high to let the bag zip shut.
Here are all the components ready to pack.  Some will go into a roller bag, some will go into a waist bag, and the rest will go into a suitcase with the dive gear.
Here are all the components ready to pack. Some will go into a roller bag, some will go into a waist bag, and the rest will go into a suitcase with the dive gear.
Step 7<br>Pack the housing, the dome port and basically as many other parts as will fit around those.   In this shot everything that can fit in the roller bag is in place.  Everything off of the towel goes into the waist bag at the top, and the items left on the towel end up in a suitcase.
Step 7
Pack the housing, the dome port and basically as many other parts as will fit around those. In this shot everything that can fit in the roller bag is in place. Everything off of the towel goes into the waist bag at the top, and the items left on the towel end up in a suitcase.
Closer view of parts stuffed in the roller bag.   This bag, from Thinktank, is similar to my Thinktank backpack.  Both have same external dimensions and will fit under an airplace seat.  But the handles and wheels on the roller bag take a lot of usable space.  For sure a lot more gear would fit in the backpack - but then I'd have to carry it everywhere.
Closer view of parts stuffed in the roller bag. This bag, from Thinktank, is similar to my Thinktank backpack. Both have same external dimensions and will fit under an airplace seat. But the handles and wheels on the roller bag take a lot of usable space. For sure a lot more gear would fit in the backpack - but then I'd have to carry it everywhere.
Final stage<br>I have put neoprene padding in place (gloves, hood, beanie, dome port cover) and then added bubble wrap on top.
Final stage
I have put neoprene padding in place (gloves, hood, beanie, dome port cover) and then added bubble wrap on top.
The bag actually zips closed, though it would not if I had not removed the top ball clamp post holding the rope handle.  I put some stiff plastic sheets in the front pocket for additional protection for that $1800 dome port.
The bag actually zips closed, though it would not if I had not removed the top ball clamp post holding the rope handle. I put some stiff plastic sheets in the front pocket for additional protection for that $1800 dome port.