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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. 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.
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The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built
in flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the
housing may block a portion of the light from the camera’s
built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower area of the photo.
If this occurs, zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow.
(You can test this above water)
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The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe
such as the DS51 or DS161 Substrobe with an EV Controller. The
deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller
which controls the external DS strobe’s output.
LLeennss PPoorrtt
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean,
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
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O-rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See
maintenance section). Always carry a spare o-ring in case the
original becomes damaged or lost.
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The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to
restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For
available light use only and not recommended for use with
flash.
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Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give
our subject a rich, natural tone. For available light only and not
recommended for use with flash.
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EV-controller
connect to
DS-Substrobe
mount to
Extended
Stem Mount
(page #11)
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Provides 10 manual power
settings in half-stop
increments for SubStrobe
DS50, DS51, DS80,
DS125, DS160, DS161, and
DS200 models.
Simply point the
Controller at your camera
housing for dependable
strobe triggering by the
camera strobe.
The Controller attaches to
the strobe and mounts
near the housing on the
#9571.3 Extended Stem
Mount (Page #11).
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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
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The top of the rubber handle
utilizes 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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Optional #9523.31 Tray with Release Handle, required to attach
optional SubStrobes, allows easy attachment and removal of
push of a button.
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Dual Tray and Release Handles are required to mount two
external Substrobes.
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DS Strobes must be set to “TTL” to utilize the manual
power settings on the EV Manual Controller.
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(page #11), and EV Manual Controller.
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(page #11), 1.5 hour Smart Charger, and EV Manual Controller.
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For the best underwater photographic results, we recommend
adding an external DS-digital strobe and EV-controller, with the
SA-100 Ball/socket arm. The EV-controller must be used with the
DS-digital strobe since the strobe cannot be directly hard-wired to
the housing.
Ikelite DS series Substrobes offer warm, even coverage, and light-
ning fast recycle time. Being farther from the camera lens, the
optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the illumination of particles
in the water which helps to eliminate backscatter.
