Aquatica housing using Ikelite strobes with Canon Camera

[seansrs36]

I am looking at getting an Aquatica housing. I currently use Ikelite DS-161 strobes. Apparently, I can not get TTL using the Aquatica housing with the current strobes I have. I would only be able to use the strobes in manual mode. How hard is this to do? I primarily shoot Macro here in southern California. I would love to hear other people's advice and suggestions.

 

[Shark_feeder]

HI,

I use an Aquatica housing with a Canon T2i and Dual Nikonos SB105 strobes in manual, and mostly shoot macro, using dual strobes full power with a 60 or 100mm lens and closeup kit, noramlly 4-6" from subject I usually shoot f25-f32 1/200 or 1/250 ISO 100. using the 100mm by itself 12-18" away F16-F22.

It's not hard at all, if its to bright, higher F-stop, to dark, lower F-Stop, or move the strobes closer or farther, once you find the distance that works its easy.

Hope that helps.

 

[scorpiofish]

no, it is not hard. You will learn quickly. You will simply place camera in a base setting, say ISO160 or 320, shutter at 1/125, f/16, strobes on half power or just above half power. Take a shot, check exposure, adjust. Eventually, you will get it right on the first shot more often than not. You will adjust the settings very quickly.