Ikelite DS-161 Movie Substrobe
By releasing the new DS-161 Movie Substrobe, Ikelite proves its ability to quickly respond to new market demands. Now that new DSLR cameras are equipped with full HD video capabilities, a need for an underwater lighting device that can serve both as a strobe for stills and as a powerful LED light for videos, has arose. The new DS-161 was especially designed to meet these requirements. Equipped with a 15-watt movie LED light, a powerful flash-tube, a short recycle time and full compatibility with Ikelite TTL systems, the DS-161 answers almost of your underwater photography needs.
Strobe Coverage
Professional photographers all over the world prefer the wide and even coverage of our specially made circular flashtubes. The slightly warm color temperature provides rich, natural tones for beautiful macro, portraits and landscapes.
Strobe Compatibility
The DS161 Movie Substrobe is compatible with all Ikelite TTL systems and current digital cameras, as well as all older TTL film cameras including the Nikonos system. A variety of sync cords, sensors, and TTL adapters are available to connect to almost any camera system currently on the market.
Strobe Power
The DS161 recycles in a quick 1.5 sec from full discharge. When fired at a fractional power — whether in TTL or manual mode — the strobe recycles virtually instantaneously. Number of flashes per full charge will increase dramatically in most cases when using in TTL mode with a compatible camera system. The powerful DS161 is adjustable in 10 half-stop increments for precise control over your exposure when used in manual mode.
Movie Light Coverage
Three super-bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical element to provide 45 degrees angle of coverage free of hotspots. The daylight balanced color temperature brings out true, natural colors with or without the use of a color correcting filter.
Movie Light Modes
With the strobe set to the "Batt w/Lite" position, the movie light is adjustable between 100% and 50% power in 10 fractional power settings. An "SOS" mode emits the universal signal for help in an emergency situations. With the strobe set to the "On w/Lite" position, the movie light doubles as an aiming light for focusing or night diving. The light automatically turns off and back on when the strobe fires so there is no effect on photos.
Movie Light Burn TimeCustom circuitry and highly efficient drivers provide 5 hours of continuous burn time on a fully charged battery with no waning effects. Continuous use of the light at full power reduces number of full power flashes by less than 15%.
Accessories
The #4061 DS161 comes standard with rechargeable NiMH battery pack and flash diffuser. The NiMH battery pack requires #4066.1 Smart Charger, not included. A variety of strobe mounts and arms are available for attachment to almost any system. The DS161 accepts the same #4066.5 NiMH module used on the DS125 and DS160 Substrobes. Complete strobe packages are also available in order to integrate the DS-161 in an underwater photo system.
Upgrade Opportunity
A reasonably priced upgrade to Substrobe DS160 owners is expected sometime in the first quarter of 2010. DS125 Substrobes are not able to be upgraded to DS161 specifications.
MOVIE
When fired at a fractional power - whether in TTL or manual mode - the strobe recycles virtually instantaneously. Number of flashes per full charge will increase dramatically in most cases when using in TTL mode with a compatible camera system. The powerful DS161 is adjustable in 10 half-stop increments for precise control over your exposure when used in manual mode. Movie Light Coverage Three super-bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical element to provide 45 degrees angle of coverage free of hotspots.
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It is adjustable in 10 half-stop increments and offers a 90-degree angle of coverage or 100 degrees with a diffuser. Recycle time is 1.5 seconds from full power, and it delivers 225 flashes per full charge. When used as a movie light, the DS161 employs three LEDs to provide a 45-degree angle of coverage free of hot spots. With 10 power settings that adjust from 100 percent to 50 percent power, the movie light can double as an aiming light for focusing or night diving. Burn Time is five hours at maximum intensity. The DS161 comes standard with rechargeable NiMH battery pack and flash diffuser. The NiMH battery pack requires a Smart Charger, which is not included. A variety of strobe mounts and arms are available for attachment to almost any system. The Bottom Line: Ikelite’s DS161 movie substrobe offers great lighting options for digital cameras with movie modes.
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