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For use with the following types of systems:
- Ikelite housings for digital cameras with external strobe connector but without TTL
conversion circuitry
- Non-Ikelite housings for digital cameras with Nikonos-style strobe connector
Connect the strobe using an appropriate Ikelite sync cord. The DS161 must be used in
manual exposure modes. Strobe output is not automatically adjusted for proper exposure
when set to TTL(Auto) mode.
USING AS A HARD-WIRED STROBE WITHOUT TTL
For use with the following types of systems:
- Ikelite housings for digital cameras with TTL conversion circuitry
- Ikelite housings for film cameras
- Nikonos V, RS cameras
- Non-Ikelite housings for digital cameras and compatible TTL adapter
Connect the strobe using an appropriate Ikelite TTL sync cord. Digital DSLR cameras
require the use of a Digital TTL sync cord. These cords are designated by a blue band at
one end. The DS161 may be used in TTL(Auto) or manual exposure modes.
TTL (thru-the-lens) exposure automatically compensates for aperture, distance and filters.
Because there's such a wide range of apertures and
subject distances, photographers wanting to easily
balance lighting and control close-up photographer
should select the TTL(Auto) exposure mode. When
the strobe fires, the camera reads the light and signals
the strobe to turn off when the exposure is correct.
Strobe output can be adjusted in TTL(Auto) mode
using either exposure compensation built into the
camera or an exposure compensation module in the
back of the housing (if applicable).
If an exposure compensation module is featured in the
back of the housing, strobe output may be controlled
manually while the strobe itself is left in TTL(Auto)
mode. In order to use the manual exposure modes on
the strobe itself, the housing module must be set in a
manual position.
When using a non-Ikelite TTL adapter or third party
conversion circuitry, please refer to the product's instructions for help in using the DS161
with this setup.
USING AS A TTL HARD-WIRED STROBE
Retaining Ring
Stem O-ring
Blue Band
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