The YS-110α introduces numerous new exciting functions, opening a whole new digital generation. For example, by connecting it to digital cameras with pre-flash function using a fiber-optic cable, the YS-110α can be used in the fully automatic DS-TTL adjustment mode (Digital Slave TTL). Enjoy complete creative control ‒ when you want absolute control over fine light adjustments, you can use a main strobe in DS-TTL mode and a secondary strobe in manual mode or you can set up an advanced lighting setting using two strobes in DS-TTL mode. The DS-TTL adjustment function is also available using the light level control dial for fine control of the light amount when taking pictures in DS-TTL mode.

You can also choose from 13 levels of manual controls when you do not want to leave the light adjustment up to the camera. The flat, round, 105° beam angle (with diffuser), achieved by the balanced positioning of the 3 flash tubes, and the power of a Guide Number 22 are examples of the excellent performance of the strobe that is sure to satisfy even the most demanding professionals.

Specifications

• Guide Number (ISO 100/m)(land): 22
• Beam Angle: 105°x 105°(with diffuser)
• Batteries: 4xAA ■ A: 6V ■ Ni-MH: 4.8V
• Number of Flashes*1: ■ A: 230 ■ Ni-MH: 330
• Recycle time (full)*2: ■ A: 2.5 sec. ■ Ni-MH: 1.9 sec.
• Color temperature: 5400K / w/diffuser: 5100K
• Depth rating: 60m / 200ft
• Dimensions(WxHxD) : 88x115x150mm / 3.5x4.6x6inch
• Weight: 700g / 24.5oz (UW: -10g / -0.4oz)
• Exposure control: DS-TTL, TTL, Light level control dial (GN): 1.4 / 2 / 2.5 / 2.8 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5 / 5.6 / 6.7 / 8 / 11 / 16 / 22 (13 steps)
• Pre-flash control: Equipped with pre-flash cancel mode
• DS-TTL function
• Auto power OFF function
• Sync cord: Sync cord/N, Fiber-optic cable (L-type)
• Over-pressure relief valve
• LED target light
  

August 12, 2008, Monterey, CA— Light & Motion is excited to announce that the Bluefin SR12 video housing is now shipping! The Bluefin SR12 housing is a compact, 1920 x 1080 high-definition video package built around Sony’s hard-disk drive (HDD) equipped camcorders, It’s rare that a product is so easy to use and also so fully featured, yet with the Bluefin SR12, Light & Motion has achieved just that.

“The move to solid-state media is huge,” says Daniel Emerson, Light & Motion’s CEO. “It removes mechanical complexity from the camera and speeds the editing process.” Emerson added, “With features like one-touch white balance and tele-macro, the Bluefin SR12 housing is well positioned to take advantage of all of the features that make the Sony HDR-SR12 the camera to have for 2008.”
“The pre-order response for this housing was incredible,” says Paul Barnett, Sales Manager for Light & Motion. “Sony’s move to hard-drive media has definitely set the underwater imaging industry abuzz. High-definition and hard-drive media are two very compelling reasons to consider this as your ‘must-have’ piece of underwater video-equipment this year.”

The Bluefin SR12 ($3,799) is a fully featured, high-definition video camera. Simply put, the Bluefin makes capturing underwater video footage a breeze. With non-penetrating electronic controls there is virtually no risk of the housing leaks typical with mechanical through-hole designs. The included 3.5" high-resolution monitor back gives an easy view of your subject and is included with the Bluefin SR12 housing as a standard feature! Whether you’re shooting with the standard lens or one of Light & Motion’s new Fathom wide-angle lenses, you’ll get rich color and deep contrast. The Bluefin SR12 will enable you to create HD footage that you’ll be proud to view and share.

Destination: Ras Mohammed national park
Departure: Sharm El Sheikh, Southern Sinai Peninsula (IATA-Code SSH)
Safariboat: (brandnew) King Snefro Crown

Date: 8th until 15th of July 2008
Places: max. 14 participants

Photo-Guide: Lars Kirchhoff
Photo-Instructor: Andi Voeltz

This event has been arranged for underwater photographers by photographers and we have selected the best for your cameras which the Red Sea offers once a year only.

Since five years the annual DIGIDEEP-Tour at Ras Mohammed national park is legendary. Starting last year we are organizing a live-shoot-out, where you can win interesting prizes about 800 Euro, real values and cash also. The boat is in excellent technical condition, number of participants is 14 instead of 18 to provide a maximum of space and comfort aboard and at the reef.

Follow us to places where thousands of fish are mating every year and enjoy walls of snappers, batfish and surgeonfishes sometimes parted by a shark. Our experienced team and the luxurious boat are guarantees against 'mass diving'. Even guests already diving in Sharm El Sheikh returned impressed from the tour.

Important information: Every diver is rated by his skills, we are sorry to say that beginners are not admitted. You should at least have logged 30 dives and your diving level should be AOWD or CMAS**. You can absolve a nitrox brevet or a structured course for underwater photography if not yet existent . Usually every participant has his own camera.

Before you decide to join us take a look at the trip reports and videos from former years
where you can receive an impression about our expeditions

• 2007 - Sinai / Red Sea DigiJam logbook week 2 (german only)
• 2007 - Sinai / Red Sea DigiJam winners (german only)
• 2007 - Sinai / Red Sea DigiJam Contest (german only)
• 2006 - DIGIDEEP Red Sea Expedition Trip (german)
• 2005 - DIGIDEEP Red Sea Expedition Trip (german)

Pictures taken at our expeditions, known from diving magazines and advertising

Promotional Video for our expedition in 2007 which shows the event on-site. The movie was taken during the expedition in 2005 and shows the schools of fish we usually meet every year.

If you want to join us you can find a PDF-registration form here for download and printing. Please send it via snail mail or fax.

Long-awaited now announced the successor of the Ikelite Substrobe DS-125. The brandnew DS-160 shall replicate the success of the widely used precedessor. An energy rating of 160 watt-sec, 5-watt LED modeling light, 9 fractional, full and TTL firing modes are the improvements of this new model.

The number of full power flashes reduces from 250 to 225 - that´s still enough for an intense day of diving. Recycle time now is 1,5 sec. (DS-125: 1 sec.) but that´s the time for full discharge, time for TTL and fractional flashes is much shorter.

The first new strobes will be delivered end of July. The DS-160 uses the same batteries, chargers, cords and arms as the DS-125. We´re waiting eagerly for the first pics taken with the strobe and for first reviews.