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UWT 12068-GS User Manual

Optoelectronic ttl converter for seacam underwater photo housings for sony a9iii (camera with global shutter)

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Specifications
Compatible photo cameras:
Compatible underwater housings:
Compatible strobes:
TTL outputs onboard:
Maximum sync speed in TTL mode (with global shutter A9III camera)
Maximum sync speed in M / HSS mode with classic underwater strobes
Maximum sync speed in M / HSS mode with Retra and Apollo strobes
Flash settings control by camera menu
Rear / Front Curtain synchronization support:
Continuous shooting mode (CL / CH) support:
Switching "TTL / M" modes underwater:
(+/-) "Flash Exposure compensation" support:
Manual Flash intensity adjustment by camera menu:
Switching power "ON/OFF":
Battery type:
Current consumption (in standby mode)
Battery capacity (+20°C):
Fiber-optical cable type:
Compatible Electric Bulkheads (optional accessories):
Electric Sync Cord support (Sea&Sea, Ikelite):
Dual Electric Sync Cord support (Sea&Sea, Ikelite):
Safety Warning for Batteries usage
Use only batteries of the type specified in the Specification.
Batteries must be new and undamaged. Carefully check batteries before usage.
To avoid leakage or explosion, always check appropriate battery terminals position ("plus" terminal up) before installing to
the TTL Converter.
Never expose batteries to overheating, short-circuiting, disassembling, high pressure, mechanical deformation. Save
batteries from high humidity and water. All these circumstances may cause a chemical leakage, electric shock, explosion or
fire, which can be dangerous for health.
Remove batteries from TTL Converter before longtime storage.
Utilize used batteries according appropriate rules.
Keep out batteries of children. Save batteries in inaccessible for children place
12068-GS Optoelectronic TTL Converter
for SEACAM underwater photo housings
for SONY A9III (camera with Global Shutter)
(Firmware: June-2024)
USER'S MANUAL
Inon Z-330, Z-240, S-220, D-200,
Sea&Sea YS-250, YS-D1, YS-D3 Mark II, YS-D3 DUO,
Ikelite Ds-232, DS-230, DS-162, DS-161, DS-160, DS-125,
Subtronic Pro-270, Pro-160 (by electric sync cord),
Retra Pro MAX (including HSS functionality),
Marelux APOLLO-III V2.0, APOLLO-S (including HSS functionality)
613 cores only (Nauticam 26216 / 26217, HowShot 613L, Sea&Sea 50133 / 50128 / 50135)
automatic by camera command
65 000 flashes, 1 year in standby mode
UWTechnics electric M14 bulkheads (Nikonos, Ikelite)
Sony A9III
Seacam
2 optical, 1 electric
1/500 s
1/2000 s
1/80000 s
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1/64 ..... 1/1
CR2032 (2pcs.)
0.01 mkA
yes
yes

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Summary of Contents for UWT 12068-GS

  • Page 1 12068-GS Optoelectronic TTL Converter for SEACAM underwater photo housings for SONY A9III (camera with Global Shutter) (Firmware: June-2024) USER’S MANUAL Specifications ▪ Compatible photo cameras: Sony A9III ▪ Compatible underwater housings: Seacam ▪ Compatible strobes: Inon Z-330, Z-240, S-220, D-200, Sea&Sea YS-250, YS-D1, YS-D3 Mark II, YS-D3 DUO,...
  • Page 2 Installation ▪ Unscrew the bolt and remove the metal cover from Seacam compartment in the top part of the housing. ▪ Remove Seacam original circuit (if exists). ▪ Install 2 batteries CR2032 into the TTL Converter. ▪ Install optional UWTechnics optical bulkheads into the housing M16 holes. Connect their cable Ci-11 plugs to TTL- Converter 2-pin sockets.
  • Page 3 Setting the strobe type ▪ Set TTL-Converter onboard rotary switch according your strobe type: ➢ 0 - Hardwire Manual Mode ➢ 1 - Inon Z-240, Sea&Sea YS-D1 ➢ 2 - Marelux Apollo-III V2.0 (** important note read below) ➢ 3 - Sea&Sea YS-D3 Mark II, Apollo-S (** important note read below) ➢...
  • Page 4 ▪ Camera recognizes Sony compatible TTL device on the Hot Shoe socket and confirms the compatibility by the two “Flash” symbols on the service screen. ▪ In Flash Mode menu set “Fill-flash”, “Slow” sync, or “Rear curtain” sync, depending on the shooting tasks: ▪...
  • Page 5 Sony camera menu does not have any original command for switching to M mode. That is why the “WL” command (On/Off) is assigned for this aim via TTL-Converter firmware. “WL” command ON switches TTL-Converter to M mode without Pre-flashes. This is preferable Manual mode for universal usage, easy switchable and controllable during the diving.
  • Page 6 TTL-Converter Hardwire Manual Mode (set by onboard switch to “0” position): Set TTL-Converter onboard rotary switch to “0” position. Set underwater strobe to M mode without pre-flashes by dial switch on the strobe body. Adjust strobe light intensity by the dial switch on the strobe body. Setting TTL-Converter rotary switch to “0”...
  • Page 7 Warranty ▪ This warranty only applies to products purchased from Underwater Technics authorized distributor / dealer and does not extend beyond the initial retail purchaser. ▪ Product warranted against any manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase for consumer use. ▪...