Ikelite Substrobe DS-125 / Sync Cord / Ball & Socket Arm System - Package for Ikelite Housings

2007-11-16T19:00:00

This is one powerful strobe. The controls are easy to use even with 5mm gloves. The ball and socket adjustment is easy to manipulate underwater and once set, it stays put. The recycle time is lightning fast and battery recharge times on the surface are quick enough to fit between morning and afternoon boat dives. The unit is a bit heavy and creates a fair amount of drag underwater and will take a little getting used to. It's a lot of money, but worth it for the serious underwater photographer.

Rich I.

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2007-03-10T19:00:00

I have been using this [...].You can demand alot from this stobe and its there for you when you need it.

Mohamed S.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Bought two strobe packages with an Ikelite housing for the Nikon D70. Used it last summer on east coast ocean dives and never had a problem. Strobr recycles very fast and you don't miss any of the action. Modeling light is perfect for aiming the strobes. Very durable design and easy to recharge. I can't find anything negative to say.

CHRISTOPHER S.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Use for several trips..charges quickly, refreshes quickly.almost bullet-proof.. like all the ikelite products

ARTHUR S.

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Excellent strobe (I use 2 TTL strobes connected with a dual synch cord together with an EOS20D in Ikelite TTL housing). Add-on diffuser is very helpful but attenuates range so need to be removed for some distant subjects, which results in easy loss of this accessory. Only trouble with these strobes is when orientation is not adequate, resulting in underexposed photos. Batteries are very good and last for a couple of dives.

Frenchdiver

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Recharger connector needs to be held at angle with rubber band to make contact to charge correctly. Unit needs to be fresh water soaked a long time after diving in salt water, to prevent 'salt crusties' on battery release handle mechanism.

JOHN L.