Using As A Ttl Hard-Wired Strobe - Ikelite DS51 Instructions Manual

USING AS A TTL HARD-WIRED STROBE

For use with the following types of systems:
- Ikelite housings for digital cameras with TTL conversion circuitry
- Ikelite housings for film cameras
- Nikonos V, RS cameras
- Non-Ikelite housings for digital cameras and compatible TTL adapter
Connect the strobe using an appropriate Ikelite TTL sync cord. Digital cameras require the
use of a Digital TTL sync cord. These cords are designated by a blue band at one end.
The DS51 may be used in TTL/auto or manual exposure modes.
TTL (thru-the-lens) exposure automatically compensates for aperture, distance and filters.
When the strobe fires, the camera reads the light and signals the strobe to turn off when
the exposure is correct.
Strobe output can be adjusted in TTL/auto mode using either exposure compensation built
into the camera or an exposure compensation control (dial or push buttons) located on the
back of the housing (if applicable).
If an exposure compensation control is featured in the back of the housing, strobe output
may be controlled manually while the strobe itself is left in TTL/auto mode. In order to use
the manual exposure modes on the strobe itself, the housing electronics must be set to a
manual position.
When using a non-Ikelite TTL adapter or third party conversion circuitry, please refer to
the product instructions for help in using the DS51 with this setup.
Ikelite Sync Cord
8
Stem O-ring
Retaining
Ring
Blue
Band
Nikonos Sync Cord