Setting TTL-Converter rotary switch to “0” position can be done only before closing the case, while the housing is open.
This is a hardwired Manual mode. In this mode the camera does not recognize any device on it’s HotShoe socket, TTL
protocol in system is totally disabled.
In this mode TTL-Converter emits single pulse of fixed (maximum) duration, without Pre-flashes.
This mode is recommended for any creative shooting, for example using long length fiber optical cables (up to 40m
length is supported), or for usage with TTL incompatible underwater strobes, or for any other difficult situations.
Continuous (Serial) Shooting using underwater strobes
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TTL-Converter supports Continuous shooting in all modes, including TTL and M modes. But the main role in this case plays
underwater strobes specific (read below).
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Compact size underwater strobes like Z240, Z330, S2000, YS-D1, YS-D2 etc. have rather weak charger inside, which
cannot charge the strobe quick enough between series of TTL doubled flashes (pre-flash + main flash). Each next shot the
energy is not enough to keep accurate pre-flash duration. That is why, compact size underwater strobes are not
recommended for Continuous (Serial) Shooting in TTL mode. The 1
st
shot will have normal lighting, next shots will have
different lighting or none at all. The effect depends on specific strobe’s capabilities.
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Large size underwater strobes, like YS-250, DS-161, DS-160 etc. have more powerful charger inside and large main
capacitor. Those strobes work some better in Continuous (Serial) Shooting TTL mode. The user can make more shots with
acceptable lighting. However the best lighting accuracy will be on only the first 1-2 shots in series, the others may have
different lighting. The effect depends on specific strobe’s capabilities.
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In normal use, all underwater strobes support accurate TTL lighting only in “Single Shot” camera mode. Underwater strobe
must be fully charged before each flash, to get accurate TTL control. Usually, charge time of modern underwater strobes -
1
…
2 seconds.
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For Continuous (Serial) Shooting with underwater strobes, it is strongly recommended to use
Manual mode
and set
minimum strobe intensities.
This way it is possible to get serial shots with acceptable lighting accuracy due to reduced
recycle times.
Battery energy saving
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Set acceptable “Power Save Start Time” in camera menu, for TTL-Converter battery saving. Recommended value – 10 sec.
Storage
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After shooting switch Off the camera.
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Disconnect TTL-Converter Hot Shoe plug from camera after the diving. This way you protect the TTL-Converter from any
accidents. Also you save TTL-Converter battery, because current consumption is minimum in this case.
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For a extended storage periods remove batteries from TTL-Converter.
Warranty
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Product warranted against any manufacturing defects for 2 year from the date of purchase for consumer use.
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Manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use and/or poor
maintenance.
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Manufacturer does not hold responsibility for damage of any nature, to any equipment used with the product.
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Manufacturer accepts no liability for any loss of captured images or the inability to capture images even if it is due to the
malfunctioning of the product.
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This warranty only applies to products purchased from authorized dealers and does not extend beyond the original retail
purchaser.
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Unauthorized modifications and/or repairs of the product will automatically invalidate this warranty.
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To return products for service, please contact authorized dealer in your region.
