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#16034-HSS      Optoelectronic TTL-Converter for SEAFROGS underwater photo housings    
                           for SONY A7 II, A7 III, A7 IV                                  

                                                                                                                                       

(February-2021)

          

 

USER’S  MANUAL 

 

Specifications 

 

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Compatible photo cameras:                                                                                                                          

Sony A7-A9 family

 

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Compatible underwater housings :                                                                                                                               Seafrogs 

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Compatible strobes:    Inon Z-330, Z-240, S-2000, 
                                    Sea&Sea YS-250, YS-D1, 
                                    Sea&Sea YS-D2 

(made-in-China)

  

                                    Ikelite DS-161, DS-160,  
                                    Subtronic Pro-270, Pro-160, 
                                    Retra Pro 

(including HSS functionality)

 

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TTL outputs onboard:                                                                                                                             1 optical and 1 electric 

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(+/-) “Flash Exposure compensation” adjustment underwater:                                                                                             yes 

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Continuous (serial) shooting mode support:                                                                                                                         yes 

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High Speed Synchronization (HSS)                                                            up to 1/8000 for Retra Pro strobe in Manual mode 

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1-st / 2-nd curtain modes support:                                                                                                                                        yes 

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Switching TTL /M  underwater by camera controls:                                                                                                             yes 

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Setting strobe power manually by camera controls in M mode:                                                                               1/64

..1/1 

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Switching power “ON/OFF”:                                                                                                     automatic by camera command 

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Battery type:                                                                                                                                                       CR1220 (2pcs.) 

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Current consumption in standby mode                                                                                                                       0.01 mkA 

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Optical Bulkhead                                                                                                                                   included in standard kit 

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Compatible Fiber-optic cable type:                                            613-fiber type (Nauticam 26216 / 26217, HowShot 613L etc.) 

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Available Electric Bulkhead type (optional accessory):                                                                                   Nikonos-5, Ikelite 

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Dual Electric cables (“Sea&Sea”) support:                                                                                                                           yes 

 

Safety Warning for Batteries usage 

 

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  Use batteries only CR1220 type.

 

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  Batteries must be new and undamaged. Carefully check batteries before usage.

 

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  To avoid leakage or explosion, always check appropriate battery terminals position (“plus” / “minus”) before installing to the 

TTL-Converter.

 

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  Never expose batteries to overheating, short-circuiting, disassembling, high pressure, mechanical deformation. Save 

batteries from high humidity and water. All these circumstances may cause a chemical leakage, electric shock, explosion or 
fire, which can be dangerous for health. 

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  Remove batteries from TTL-Converter before longtime storage.  

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  Utilize used batteries according appropriate rules.  

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  Keep out batteries of children. Save batteries in inaccessible for children  place 

 

Summary of Contents for 16034-HSS

Page 1: ...tery type CR1220 2pcs Current consumption in standby mode 0 01 mkA Optical Bulkhead included in standard kit Compatible Fiber optic cable type 613 fiber type Nauticam 26216 26217 HowShot 613L etc Available Electric Bulkhead type optional accessory Nikonos 5 Ikelite Dual Electric cables Sea Sea support yes Safety Warning for Batteries usage Ø Use batteries only CR1220 type Ø Batteries must be new a...

Page 2: ...via optical bulkhead It is also possible to connect 2 underwater strobes using a dual fiber optical cable only HowShot 613L Dual cable is recommended A single electric sync cord can be used via electric Nikonos Ikelite bulkhead Dual electric cord Sea Sea can used as well Using a dual sync cord it is possible to connect 2 underwater strobes simultaneously Initial Settings Set and check camera setti...

Page 3: ...strobes in a pair or more battery condition etc photographer should set any initial Flash Compensation by camera menu for balanced flash lighting For example A7 camera model usually requires 1Ev Flash Compensation A7RIII and A9 requires zero 0 Ev Flash Compensation etc Please make some land test of TTL work before submerging During the diving photographer can use Flash Compensation in wide range 3...

Page 4: ...ny original command for switching to M mode That is why the WL command On Off is assigned for this aim via TTL Converter firmware WL command ON switches TTL Converter to M mode without Pre flashes This is preferable Manual mode for universal usage easy switchable and controllable during the diving Based on your camera firmware if WL sign doesn t show on the Flash Mode Menu it can also be found on ...

Page 5: ...ding Retra Pro camera automatically limits sync speed 1 250 for them usually until HotShoe plug is connected But new TTL Converter firmware allows shutter high speeds usage for shooting underwater with ambient sunlight without flash User does not need to reopen the housing to disconnect the HotShoe plug Shutter high speeds for shooting are available in Manual mode of the system use WL command in r...

Page 6: ...s for 2 year from the date of purchase for consumer use Manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use and or poor maintenance Manufacturer does not hold responsibility for damage of any nature to any equipment used with the product Manufacturer accepts no liability for any loss of captured images or the inability to capture images even if it ...

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