I am new to underwater photography.
I already started to upgrade from an Olympus stylus 400, PT-016, Epoque ES-150 DS strobe, Fiber optic sync, Epoque tray, and long flex arm. I used the rig a couple of times and was ready to move on. I just purchased an Olympus C5050 and a PT-015 Housing and I want to do it right this time, and I could really use your insight and experience. I would like to end up with a versatile rig that can work well on macro shots, super macro as well as wide angle reef, wreck and diver shots. Ok, ok, I want it all.
I am looking to add a strobe. I have been leaning toward the Ikelite DS-125. I base this on its long battery life, modeling light, (that may also be bright enough to be used as a primary dive light for night diving, or is that a pipe dream???), as well as its ample light output, large pattern and warmth. The questions start when it comes to the controller. Would I be better off with the TTL controller or the manual controller? Does the TTL controller really work? What are the drawbacks?
I was also considering the INON D-180 due to an article on Choosing and Using Underwater Strobes with Digital Cameras, by Jeff Ferris http://www.digitaldiver.net/images/strobearticle/strobearticlescrn2.pdf along with reading message boards. My concern is the low light output as compared to other strobes. Does the D-180 put out enough to effectively cover WAL shots?
I am also considering the INON UWL-100 type 2 lens, INON UCL-330 lens, along with a tray and arms that will work best with the strobe that I decide on. Open for suggestions across the board.
Thanks!!!
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I already started to upgrade from an Olympus stylus 400, PT-016, Epoque ES-150 DS strobe, Fiber optic sync, Epoque tray, and long flex arm. I used the rig a couple of times and was ready to move on. I just purchased an Olympus C5050 and a PT-015 Housing and I want to do it right this time, and I could really use your insight and experience. I would like to end up with a versatile rig that can work well on macro shots, super macro as well as wide angle reef, wreck and diver shots. Ok, ok, I want it all.
I am looking to add a strobe. I have been leaning toward the Ikelite DS-125. I base this on its long battery life, modeling light, (that may also be bright enough to be used as a primary dive light for night diving, or is that a pipe dream???), as well as its ample light output, large pattern and warmth. The questions start when it comes to the controller. Would I be better off with the TTL controller or the manual controller? Does the TTL controller really work? What are the drawbacks?
I was also considering the INON D-180 due to an article on Choosing and Using Underwater Strobes with Digital Cameras, by Jeff Ferris http://www.digitaldiver.net/images/strobearticle/strobearticlescrn2.pdf along with reading message boards. My concern is the low light output as compared to other strobes. Does the D-180 put out enough to effectively cover WAL shots?
I am also considering the INON UWL-100 type 2 lens, INON UCL-330 lens, along with a tray and arms that will work best with the strobe that I decide on. Open for suggestions across the board.
Thanks!!!
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