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Thank you for purchasing an Ikelite SUBSTROBE. Ikelite brings 40 years of
underwater photographic and lighting experience to the strobe market. Ikelite
Substrobes are designed and built in the USA by Ikelite to suit both the professional
and the amateur photographer.
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The Ikelite DS125 strobe combines high intensity output and wide coverage angle
in a compact, versatile design. This strobe features 110 watt-sec. intensity and covers
a full 100° using the diffuser. Special soft-lite reflector provides rich reds, oranges, and
warmer flesh tones.
The Ikelite DS125 strobe is preflash compatible and operates with both traditional
film cameras and digital still cameras. Multiple firing modes are featured, including
TTL/Auto exposure. Add the optional Ikelite DS Sensor #4100.5 for wireless TTL/Auto
slave capability with select cameras or the Ikelite EV-Controller #4100.6 for 10-manual
power settings.
The DS125 electronics are safely sealed separately from the battery pack. The
industrial grade NiMH batteries recycle in an incredible 1.0 seconds and the NiMH pack
is easily interchangeable with a spare unit. When in the “
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references the remaining battery capacity. Aim the DS125 and illuminate your subject's
colors with the built-in modeling light / night diving light.
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• Separate power and firing mode switches.
• Interchangeable battery pack features industrial grade NiMH batteries.
• LED fuel gauge approximates the remaining battery capacity.
• Visual ready light indicates when strobe has recycled.
• Female Ikelite bulkhead connector accepts different camera sync cords, the Ikelite
DS Sensor #4100.5 or EV-Controller #4100.6.
• Exposure guide label references recommended exposure settings.
• Separate diffuser provides softer lighting and wider coverage angle.
• Strobe mount accommodates most Ikelite arm systems.
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Before using the Ikelite Substrobe, please read this owners manual thoroughly and
retain for future reference. We recommend that you become familiar with the features
and functions of the Ikelite Substrobe before trying the camera and strobe in the water.
And if you have not done so, we suggest reading your camera owner's manual.
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The DS125 features separate switches for power on/off and firing modes. The arrow
on the switch points to the selected position.
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The horizontal switch position is OFF. The adjacent tab locks the switch in the
OFF position. To unlock, slide the tab away from the switch. Always turn the Substrobe
OFF before opening the strobe.
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There are two ON positions. Rotating the switch clockwise to the first ON
position turns on the power to the Substrobe. Further rotation of the switch clockwise to
the second ON position turns on both the power to the Substrobe and the modeling light.
TTEESSTT::
Occasionally check the battery capacity by rotating the switch counter-
clockwise to the TEST battery position and referencing the fuel gauge on the side of the
strobe. The TEST battery position also turns ON the modeling light as a reminder that
the switch is in the TEST position.
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