underwater strobe

[Kuti]

I would like an advise what strobe to buy for my sony hdr hc1 to take still pictures.I also do not yet know if this camera have a pre flash.I have bought an ikelite houseing for it and also want to know if any one is useing a wide angle for the above set up.
Thank you
Kuti

 

[alcina]

I'd contact Ryan at ryan@reefphoto.com or Yuzo at info@naturephoto.co.jp and ask them what they would recommend.

There is also a bunch of strobe information, including a link to the excellent Strobe Finder, if you follow the pink link in my signature.

 

[29South]

if you use ikelite strobes with a manual controller they ignore any pre-flash the camera has.
The DS51 is a decent strobe, but its coverage is around 70deg (or 80 with diffuser).. the DS125 covers 90deg w/o diffuser.

 

[Kuti]

First thank you,and second the ds51 has a substrobe,do you mean I would not need this.Thank ou once again.

 

[Kuti]

Thanks I contacted Ryn and next week he will give me his advise,He seems he want to help me.Thanks .