Pairing a DS-125 and a DS-160

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• Jan 13, 2009

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Hi there

I have a lone DS-125 and need to find it a mate. As the 125 is no longer available I am looking at matching it with the new DS-160.

Anyone have experience, opinions, thoughts on how they match and work together. I am about to go on a dive trip so need to make a fast decision as I have a chance to pick up a DS-160 this week.


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• Jan 13, 2009

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Using a DS125 and DS160 together should work perfectly for you. This is an especially nice combination since their battery packs are interchangeable and you can use one charger for both of them.

If you need specific information on how to connect both of them, please let me know what camera & housing you are using.

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HI Jean

Well I'm a Canon 40D with Ikelite housing so I am thinking the dual sync chord is required? Would love to hear your thoughts.

 

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For that housing you would use the #4103.52 dual sync cord. I would attach the primary end to the DS160 and the secondary (red banded) end to the DS125. Set the conversion circuitry switch to the DS125 side.

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• Jan 27, 2009

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no probleme if the ds125 serial numer is 2238 ???
I have the same housing !

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• Jan 27, 2009

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I'm sorry to have to recant my previous statement, but I've just stumbled across a more accurate answer.

You should be able to use your original (pre-2500) DS125 strobes in manual mode with the housing and a sync cord. Set the housing electronics to manual (which cancels the preflash) and choose a manual power setting on the Substrobe(s). I haven't tested this myself with an original DS125, but I believe it will work correctly.

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Last edited: Jan 27, 2009