Ikelite Substrobe DS-51 / Sync Cord / Ball Socket Arm Package for Ikelite Housings

SKU: IK394451

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2009-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good flash for macro

I like the DS-51 for macro and some small reef photos but I would like more light since the light underwater only lights up about four feet out on any flash. With more power like on the DS-160 you can spread the light over a greater area with in the four feet for the distance of the light. The angle on the DS-51 is narrower but works well for macro.

SCOTT S.

2007-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great performance, compact package

Finally bought a flash, and a number of professional and former professional photogs recommended this one. It's got great power and field, but much of my work is maco, for which I've had some overexposure issues, both on TTL (paired with Ikelite's housing) and the strobe's manual settings. Am hopeful I can get this worked out as the strobe has otherwise been excellent.

mark l.

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Ikelite Substrobe DS-51 (TTL) for Digital & Film Cameras
The Ikelite DS51 Substrobe replaces the DS50, which has been a favorite of underwater photographers the world over. In addition to incorporating all the same great features of the DS50, the DS51 provides a Manual Exposure Mode with six (6) manual power settings in one-half f-stop increments for precise illumination of subjects underwater.

The compact, lightweight and affordable Ikelite DS51 Substrobe is an excellent choice for many underwater photographers. Its digitalelectronics make it fully compatible with digital cameras as well as traditional film cameras such as the Nikonos. The strobe can easily switch between TTL/Auto and any of the six (6) manual power settings for complete control over lighting the subject. The DS51's intensity and angle of coverage make it equally suited for macro and general photography. The strobe's wide-angle diffuser increases the angle-of-coverage up to 80 degrees, softens the light and helps to reduce backscatter. The DS51 Substrobe's power rivals strobes twice its size, recycles in a quick 3.5 seconds, and provides 200+ flashes ona set of batteries. Much shorter recycle times and more flashes per set of batteries can be realized during TTL/Auto operation.

When connected with a sync cord to compatible Ikelite housings, or the Nikonos camera system, the DS51 Substrobe offers TTL/Auto andManual Mode When used with other manufacturers housings, the DS51 Substrobe can only be used in the Manual Mode utilizing the six (6) power settings.

What's in the box:

  • #4044.1 DS-51 Substrobe
  • #4086.61 Ball-Socket Arm System
  • and 4103.51 Digital TTL Sync Cord