For the Analog Sharks Project, choosing UltraLight Camera Solutions was not just a matter of equipment it was a statement of values.
UltraLight Camera Solutions has always stood for purposeful design, durability, and real-world performance. Founded in 1995 in Oxnard, California, the company began by crafting rugged camera arms, trays, clamps, and adapters for underwater photographers who needed gear that could withstand harsh conditions and frequent use. Over time, word of their craftsmanship spread beyond the dive community, and cinematographers and imaging professionals around the world began to adopt their solutions for demanding film and production environments.
In a field where heavy rigs have become the norm, UltraLight Camera Solutions represents a different philosophy. Their approach prioritises simplicity, resilience, and adaptability, empowering creators to focus on what truly matters: capturing moments with confidence, wherever their craft takes them.
Filmed by: Afonso Conde
In the same spirit, UltraLight Camera Solutions plays a fundamental role in the Analog Sharks Project.
Analog Sharks is rooted in analog photography, a process that values intention, patience, and mechanical precision over automation and instant feedback. Shooting on film underwater demands equipment that is dependable, intuitive, and unobtrusive, there is no histogram to review, no immediate playback, no digital safety net, every frame counts, in that context, the support system behind the camera becomes just as important as the camera itself.
UltraLight Camera Solutions embodies that same philosophy of purposeful simplicity. Their arms, clamps, and trays are lightweight, modular, and mechanically straightforward, designed to perform without unnecessary complexity. There is a directness to their engineering that mirrors the discipline of analog photography: no excess, no distraction, just reliable tools doing exactly what they are meant to do.
What makes ULCS especially meaningful to this project is also the human element behind the brand.
Ken, the owner, approaches design not only as a manufacturer but as a collaborator. He develops thoughtful, optimized solutions for professionals, while remaining open to ideas from clients and ambassadors. This openness creates a continuous dialogue between maker and user, a process that feels remarkably similar to the hands-on, experimental spirit of shooting film.
Despite evolving with the industry, ULCS has maintained the same lightweight ethos and practical simplicity that defined the company from the beginning. That consistency resonates deeply with Analog Sharks. Just as analog photography continues to prove its relevance in a digital world, ULCS continues to refine mechanical, modular solutions that prioritise function over excess.
For Analog Sharks, ULCS is more than a supplier of equipment. It represents a shared belief that simplicity is strength, that collaboration drives innovation, and that well-crafted tools, however understated, are essential to creating meaningful work in unforgiving environments.
