External Flash for Oly 5060

[scubak]

Help!
I would like to get a flash/strobe set up for my Oly 5060. I use the PT-020 housing and the flash works fine in clear water. However, in the PNW, the dark waters of Washington state, I need more light!
Any help or advice in what direction to take would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kirsten

 

[jakubson]

Help!
I would like to get a flash/strobe set up for my Oly 5060. I use the PT-020 housing and the flash works fine in clear water. However, in the PNW, the dark waters of Washington state, I need more light!
Any help or advice in what direction to take would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kirsten

Seek and ye shall find!
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=93637
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=89620
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=88227
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=67003
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=47951

Write back with more specific questions after doing some research, and lots of people will be glad to help! WELCOME TO SCUBABOARD!

 

[Uncle Pug]

There are several approaches to take until you do get an external flash.

1) Get in close for your pictures.


2) Set off another photographer's slaved strobes with your own little flash. (this really isn't nice to do on purpose but it can happen if you are taking pics at the same time.)

 

[scubak]

Thanks for the great info. I went to Inon website and couldn't seem to find info on the D-180, but am really looking into Ikelite DS-50 or 125. What is the difference between the two? Also, I am at a complete loss as to TTL Conversion Circuitry. Any help?
Does anyone also know of a good dealer to go through for a purchase?
Thanks again,
Kirsten

 

[AndyT]

Hi Kirsten

The only person I know of that manufactures TTL conversion circuitry is Michael Finger in Germany . His site is in German but if you e - mail him he will respond in English . I have his converter for the Sea & Sea YS 90 Auto and it works very well .

www.mike-dive.de is his home site .

Safe Diving

Andrew

 

[jakubson]

Thanks for the great info. I went to Inon website and couldn't seem to find info on the D-180, but am really looking into Ikelite DS-50 or 125. What is the difference between the two? Also, I am at a complete loss as to TTL Conversion Circuitry. Any help?
Does anyone also know of a good dealer to go through for a purchase?
Thanks again,
Kirsten

The D-180 has been replaced by the D-2000. Same as the D-180 with the addition of Psuedo-TTL functionality. I really suggest you look at it.
A good dealer (and someone who can answer a lot of questions) that many on Scubaboard use is Ryan at www.reefphotovideo.com . His Scubaboard id is Ryan. Another dealer is that I have used is Marine Camera Distributors www.marinecamera.com .

 

[scubak]

Thanks for the great info. I will check it out and probably ask some more questions.
Thanks again,
Kirsten

 

[meca]

Help!
I would like to get a flash/strobe set up for my Oly 5060. I use the PT-020 housing and the flash works fine in clear water. However, in the PNW, the dark waters of Washington state, I need more light!
Any help or advice in what direction to take would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kirsten

Had a nice dive at Sunset Beach monday, and your right the PNW waters are dark!
I'm looking at the Inon D-2000 strobe. Has a focusing light witch we need up here
and the package looks tidy. Steve
http://www.inonamerica.com/news.php?news_id=33&newscat=0

 

[scubak]

Wow! That looks like a great package. I did some research yesterday (about 2 hours worth-again) and I am leaning towards the Ikelite DS-125 setup.
Anybody have any negs or poz to say?
Any advice. Where to purchase?
Thanks again,
Kirsten

 

[meca]

Wow! That looks like a great package. I did some research yesterday (about 2 hours worth-again) and I am leaning towards the Ikelite DS-125 setup.
Anybody have any negs or poz to say?
Any advice. Where to purchase?
Thanks again,
Kirsten

I found an artice on several strobes. The DS-125 was the heavest and largest strobe tested. I don't know if it is a concern of yours but this is the only strobe that uses a proprietary battery i.e. does not use AA batteries. Also this strobe uses a controller
to sync with the cameras strobe. (most stuff to purchase and carry) You have to use a shutter speed of 1/250 or slower or the shutter will close before the strobe
completes its cycle. Please check out the Inon D-2000. Backscatter has some pictures and specs. Happy diving...