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DDSS5500 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be
updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and
69,999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an
update to provide optimum performance.
• DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 70,000 or higher, or
with one of the two following
labels in the battery
compartment provide
optimum performance with
the Conversion Circuitry and
do not need an update.
DDSS112255 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be
updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501 and
4,900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an
update to provide optimum performance.
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 5,000 or higher, or
with one of the two
following labels in the
battery compartment,
provide optimum
performance with the
Conversion Circuitry and do
not need an update.
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Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or
contact Ikelite for more information.
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Substrobe
DS51
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The Substrobe DS51 covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is the
ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory
wide angle lenses attached.
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The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used
with a Non-Ikelite or Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be
used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided
on the Substrobe.
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SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS116600
The Substrobe DS160 covers
the equivalent of an 18mm
lens or 100 degrees
w/diffuser installed. It is the
ideal choice when using
accessory wide angle lenses
greater than 28mm. It also
features a 1.5 second recycle
time and 225 flashes per full
charge.
Substrobe
DS160
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The SA-100 system #4086.61
with its 1" diameter ball is ideal
underwater. The #9571.3
extended stem mount allows
easy attachment of the EV
controller or flashlight mount,
and drops right into the release
handle. Aim does not change
when changing the aim of the
strobe. The arm system allows
easy strobe placement from
macro close-up to wide angle
without changing aim of the
Sensor. The complete system
removes with a push of the
handle button.
SA-100 Ball/Socket
Arm #4086.61
#9571.3 Extended
Stem Mount (included
with SA-100
Ball/Socket arm)
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SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS--5511 PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..5511 includes #4086.61 Arm System
with Ikelite TTL sync cord.
SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS--116600 PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..9900 ((RReeccoommmmeennddeedd))includes
#4086.61 Arm System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL
sync cord.
SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS--220000 PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..6600includes #4085.26 Arm
System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord.
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The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user
settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for
pre-flash or non pre-flash. TThhiiss ccaammeerraa uusseess pprree--ffllaasshh, thus the
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used
with this camera as a slave. If hard-wired to the housing, set the
EV-Controller to Non pre-flash. TTTTLL ffllaasshh ccoonnttrrooll iiss nnoott
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NNOOTTEE::Do not attach the housing hotshoe to the camera when
using the EV Manual Controller. If attached, the hotshoe will
not allow the camera flash to fully extend.
UUssiinngg IIkkeelliittee DDSS DDiiggiittaall SSttrroobbeess
For the best underwater photographic results, we recommend
adding an external DS-digital strobe connected to the housing with
a #4103.51 TTL Sync Cord and a SA-100 Ball/socket arm ((PPaaggee ##1100)).
Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm,
even coverage and lightning fast recycle time. Being farther from
the camera lens, the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the
illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate
backscatter. When used in conjunction with the EV-Controller, the
DS51 Mode switch is set to the TTL setting and the EV-Controller
provides ten power settings in half-stop increments.