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16
15
14
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NO
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DSS5500 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.
D
DSS112255 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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Substrobe
Substrobe
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Uppddaattee YYoouurr SSuubbssttrroobbee::
Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or
contact Ikelite for more information.
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Substrobe
MOD-NC
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Substrobe
Substrobe
MOD-NC
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Substrobe
MOD-NC
serial number
serial number
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Ussiinngg SSttrroobbeess ((ccoonntt..))
IIkkeelliittee SSttrroobbee PPaacckkaaggeess
SSuubbssttrroobbee D
DSS--5511 PPaacckkaaggee #
#33994444..5511 includes #4086.61 Arm System
with Ikelite TTL sync cord.
SSuubbssttrroobbee D
DSS--116611 PPaacckkaaggee #
#33994455..0011 ((RReeccoom
mm
meennddeedd)) includes
#4086.61 Arm System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL
sync cord.
SSuubbssttrroobbee D
DSS--220000 PPaacckkaaggee #
#33994444..6600 includes #4085.26 Arm
System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord.
CCoom
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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 ccaam
meerraa 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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CCoonnttrroolllleerr iiss nnoott rreeccoom
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N
NO
OTTEE:: 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.
Batt
w/Lite
Off
On
On
w/Lite
TTL Full
Fuel
Guage
Ready Light
3
2
1
-2
-3
-4
-1
DS
DS
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DSS116611 M
Moovviiee SSuubbssttrroobbee
The DS161 Movie Substrobe
combines all of the
functionality of our
renowned DS160 with a
powerful 500 lumen LED
video light. Three
super-bright LEDs are
arranged behind a special
optical element to provide
45 degrees angle of coverage
free of hotspots. The DS161
flash covers the equivalent
of an 18mm lens or 100
degrees w/diffuser installed.
It is the ideal choice when
using wide angle lenses
greater than 80 degrees. It
also features a 1.5 second
recycle time and 225 flashes
per full charge.
DS161 Movie
Substrobe
SSttrroobbee AArrm
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The top of the housing’s
rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s
Quick-Release Arm, available
as the recommended SA-100
Arm system (pictured).
SA-100 Ball/Socket
Arm #4086.61
#9571.3 Extended
Stem Mount (included
with SA-100
Ball/Socket arm)
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Ussiinngg SSttrroobbeess ((ccoonntt..))
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SUBSTROBE
DS
51
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Substrobe
DS51
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DSS D
Diiggiittaall 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 #
#1144)).
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.
IIkkeelliittee SSuubbssttrroobbee D
DSS5511
The compact, lightweight and affordable Substrobe DS51 is well
suited for general and macro photography. This strobe can easily
switch between TTL/Auto and any of the six (6) manual power
settings for complete control over lighting the subject. The strobe's
wide-angle diffuser increases the angle-of-coverage up to 80
degrees.
