The D1 sort of works (some days yes some days not so many) with the micro strobe on my 7D/Nauticam. I have two D1s and both appear to have the same relative sensitivity (way less than any of the Inon type 3/4) but if I work hard and get the LEDs aimed just right I can get them to work. I have tried the YS250 but with a configuration that works for the D1 the 250 stays dark.
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Little micro strobe batch!
Started by owfotograaf, Jan 07 2012 09:00 AM
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Posted 11 January 2013 - 10:07 PM
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Canon 7d, 50D, Nauticam,Subal, Inon Ringflash, Athena Ringflash, Inon z240 etc.
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Canon 7d, 50D, Nauticam,Subal, Inon Ringflash, Athena Ringflash, Inon z240 etc.
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 05:34 AM
A while ago I sent an email to S&S Japan (via S&S UK) to drawn their attention to this problem, without a response to date. If we are going to shift away from pop-up flashes or towards FX systems not so equipped (ie. 5D3) and therefore need to use micro strobe units (Hedwig / Carlos / Nauticam), S&S strobes are just not going to be considered as viable. I think this needs to be fed into S&S and, hopefully, they will see the negative commercial implications and modify the specifications appropriately.
Edited by Timmoranuk, 12 January 2013 - 09:01 AM.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 01:29 AM
Dear All, would it work on OM-D and YS-D1 ?
reason y I want to use it on OM-D >
1. to save the battery life
2. the "x-sync" speed is capped at 250 when the original housing is used.
3. maybe able to do more FPS
reason y I want to use it on OM-D >
1. to save the battery life
2. the "x-sync" speed is capped at 250 when the original housing is used.
3. maybe able to do more FPS
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 04:34 PM
Well the led strobe guy fires from the OMD just fine. You won't get any faster speed though from the camera (at least I can't) and with the D1 you need to be lucky to get it to work consistently.
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Canon 7d, 50D, Nauticam,Subal, Inon Ringflash, Athena Ringflash, Inon z240 etc.
www.blueviews.net
Canon 7d, 50D, Nauticam,Subal, Inon Ringflash, Athena Ringflash, Inon z240 etc.
www.blueviews.net
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Posted 21 March 2013 - 03:28 PM
Hi
Now that Hedwig is no longer producing his micro strobe, does anyone know of any alternative unit?
Thanks. Pete
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Posted 24 March 2013 - 03:39 PM
Hi. Does anyone know of any alternative to Hedwig's device, as he is no longer making them? I'm currently experimenting with some broken compact cameras and am currently disassembling some disposable cameras, but it would be nice to know if someone has already been roun d this loop.
Pete
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Posted 25 March 2013 - 03:45 AM
Hi Pete,
I can make you one, please send me a pm if interested. I fly back to Lembeh in the morning, can send you pictures when you get back.
Cheers,
Simon
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Posted 01 April 2013 - 01:18 PM
Simon.
Sent you a PM....did it arrive? There may have been a nut loose behind the keyboard this end......
Thanks. Pete
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Posted 25 April 2013 - 11:06 PM
This is my little project for use on my 5D3 in Nauticam housing. I'm using Z240 so works perfectly.
http://www.flickr.co..._hk/8681268490/
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Posted 26 April 2013 - 03:44 AM
This is my little project for use on my 5D3 in Nauticam housing. I'm using Z240 so works perfectly.
Wow!
Do you have more info? Components? Schema? More photos?
Olympus OMD E-M5, Naticam housing, 2x S&S D1, Oly 60mm, Oly 12-50mm, Pana 8mm
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Posted 27 April 2013 - 12:40 AM
Hi Yako, You can refer to this post "Diy Led underwater flash strobe" in another section, there is circuit diagram. I twisted it by referring to some strobe circuit I found on Internet. Just a few components as you can see from the picture, plus a MOSFET.
Enjoy your DIY project.
Cheers!
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Posted 29 April 2013 - 01:11 AM
Hi Eddcar.
Many thanks for your replies. More food for thought! I'll post more if I get anywhere!
Thanks. Pete
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Posted 07 June 2013 - 02:07 PM
Eddcar
Just thought you might be interested in progress.
I was given 2 strobe triggers - one of Hedwig's creations, and another from Glowdive. The Glowdive one used the circuit that you pointed out, including the MOSFET, powered by a small 12v battery and with 4 LEDs (I think in series). I chose to use the Glowdive one, as my Hugyfot housing uses the hot shoe fitting to hold the pressure check system lights. I rebuilt the whole thing, and it now has several modules connected by computer plugs. The main circuit board and the battery holders sit at each end of the camera tray; the hot shoe wiring now has a break plug in it to connect it to the new circuit. Most importantly the LEDs are mounted on a plate positioned directy underneath the fibre optic bulkhead fitting.
It all now works a treat, and I'm about to build a neater version. If you're interested, I put some pictures up.
Pete
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Posted Yesterday, 10:54 PM
Hi Pete, I am definitely interested! I have an Olympus e-PL5, with a theoretical sync speed of ~1/400, which gets wasted with the built in flash. Now I am looking for a really fast-response solution.
Do you know the response time of your version? I haven't seen the Glowdive unit on their website, is it still on the market?
Edited by tamas970, Yesterday, 10:55 PM.
