locket.lucy 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Hi all OK I have just purchased a Nikon d300s - I have 2 x z240 strobes ( was wanting to use fiber optics)- am looking at getting a housing - since its going to be a major purchase and one that will last for many years - I need to make the right choice - I have a decent amount of $$$$ to play with as been saving for a bit -hence "getting it right" 1st time - I am after TTL (proper) thru my inon strobes - depth rating is also important - user friendly and easy to use - can you guys recommend any housings - so far I am leaning to Aquatica - but not too sure (factory wasn't sure) on getting ttl -so its open to you guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cho 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Hi allOK I have just purchased a Nikon d300s - I have 2 x z240 strobes ( was wanting to use fiber optics)- am looking at getting a housing - since its going to be a major purchase and one that will last for many years - I need to make the right choice - I have a decent amount of $$$$ to play with as been saving for a bit -hence "getting it right" 1st time - I am after TTL (proper) thru my inon strobes - depth rating is also important - user friendly and easy to use - can you guys recommend any housings - so far I am leaning to Aquatica - but not too sure (factory wasn't sure) on getting ttl -so its open to you guys You can use inon S TTL by Nexus, well balanced housing . I used it . I feel quiet good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted November 19, 2009 Inon sTTL works well with Anthis/Nexus housings if: 1) You can actually get an Anthis/Nexus housing... 2) You can keep the light from the internal "pop-up" flash off the lens' body, which can cause reflections in a dome port... 3) You don't use it in bright ambient illumination, when the Inon and camera should be used in "manual" strobe mode, instead... 4) You regularly use the variable power control to modify the strobe output. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 48 Posted November 19, 2009 Nauticam, Seatool, Aquatica, Zillion, and Nexus all offer fiber optic support, which will allow you to use Inon strobes in S-TTL, or a CLS Compatible Housed Nikon Flash. As far as I know only Nauticam and Aquatica have announced D300s housings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
locket.lucy 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Nauticam, Seatool, Aquatica, Zillion, and Nexus all offer fiber optic support, which will allow you to use Inon strobes in S-TTL, or a CLS Compatible Housed Nikon Flash. As far as I know only Nauticam and Aquatica have announced D300s housings. nexus have as well shipping from 26th nov (thanks seaoptics) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted November 20, 2009 I have just puzzled out an odd thing: my Z240s seem to work in manual mode without trouble, but my new, super small sized S2000 strobes need the ACC magnet to be inserted to permit manual operation... ... but then work very well, with, it seems, good light spread and a surprisingly even beam. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cho 0 Posted November 23, 2009 I have just puzzled out an odd thing: my Z240s seem to work in manual mode without trouble, but my new, super small sized S2000 strobes need the ACC magnet to be inserted to permit manual operation... ... but then work very well, with, it seems, good light spread and a surprisingly even beam. Tim I also recognized it about manual operation of S 2000, which is better buyancy than Z 240. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pxguru 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Inon sTTL works well with Anthis/Nexus housings if: 1) You can actually get an Anthis/Nexus housing... 2) You can keep the light from the internal "pop-up" flash off the lens' body, which can cause reflections in a dome port... 3) You don't use it in bright ambient illumination, when the Inon and camera should be used in "manual" strobe mode, instead... 4) You regularly use the variable power control to modify the strobe output. Tim Hi Tim - presumably the same is true for YS-110 alpha strobes with optical connectors ? I've got a D300 in a (lovely) Nexus housing and want to test TTL for some macro shots (I am shooting manual at present with 2x Ike 125's, hard wired). And as for point 4 - errrr - isn't that called shooting manually anyway Cheers Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viz'art 24 Posted December 15, 2009 so far I am leaning to Aquatica - but not too sure (factory wasn't sure) on getting ttl -so its open to you guys I spent the week end with the Aquatica D300s, a Inon Z240, a Sea & Sea YS-110a and even a modified for Optical fiber pair of housed Nikon SB-800 and had dead on TTL on pretty much all exposure but the most radical unrealistic situation with all of the above, as long as you stay in the same family INON with INON, Sea & Sea with Sea & Sea etc you are OK, only when did I tried to mix up the strobes did I get inconsistent exposure. So it look like a pair of INON Z240 will be heading for my travel bag soon, it is such a smooth working process with optical fiber compared to the clutter of cables and TTL converter just bouncing around, plus for travelling, well lets put it this way two Inon strobes + 3 optical cable versus whatever... bring it on. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WanderingBob 2 Posted January 2, 2010 I spent the week end with the Aquatica D300s, a Inon Z240, a Sea & Sea YS-110a So it look like a pair of INON Z240 will be heading for my travel bag soon, it is such a smooth working process with optical fiber compared to the clutter of cables and TTL converter just bouncing around, plus for travelling, well lets put it this way two Inon strobes + 3 optical cable versus whatever... bring it on. :-) Jean, I see you have a set of Ikie DS-160's per you signature. I take it you prefer the INON Z-240's over the Ikelites? <<well lets put it this way two Inon strobes + 3 optical cable versus whatever... bring it on. :-)>> I'm confused here. Are you saying you need 3 optical cables for the Inon Z240's? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viz'art 24 Posted January 4, 2010 Bob, the answer is not so clear cut, I will acquire a pair of Inon down the line, but will definitely not sell my DS-160 as I like the light quality they give so much and cold water diving with a pair of large knobbed controlled strobe with plenty of juice in the battery is just too good to let go. My point is that due to increasing traveling restriction (even more so due to that latest episode) having compact and light strobes is a definite asset, plus if I travel it’s normally to warmer climate, so I don't have to fight the ridiculously small knob with 7mm gloves. The third optical cord is a back up, they might be easy to use, but they still do break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deep6 7 Posted January 4, 2010 My point is that due to increasing traveling restriction (even more so due to that latest episode) having compact and light strobes is a definite asset, plus if I travel it’s normally to warmer climate, so I don't have to fight the ridiculously small knob with 7mm gloves. The third optical cord is a back up, they might be easy to use, but they still do break. I hear you Jean. I have 2 fiber cable backups and a S&S double strobe cord. So far, I am using the orginal fiber cords (touch wood). I don't travel until late April of this year. I hope some measure reason and sanity have return to air travel. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudge 58 Posted January 4, 2010 2) You can keep the light from the internal "pop-up" flash off the lens' body, which can cause reflections in a dome port...This is easily fixed by putting a foam ring around the lens to block light travelling up the port. Here's a picture of the foam ring that came with the fibre optic conversion kit from Reef Photo and Video for my Subal C40 housing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WanderingBob 2 Posted January 5, 2010 Bob, the answer is not so clear cut, I will acquire a pair of Inon down the line, but will definitely not sell my DS-160 as I like the light quality they give so much and cold water diving with a pair of large knobbed controlled strobe with plenty of juice in the battery is just too good to let go. My point is that due to increasing traveling restriction (even more so due to that latest episode) having compact and light strobes is a definite asset, plus if I travel it's normally to warmer climate, so I don't have to fight the ridiculously small knob with 7mm gloves. The third optical cord is a back up, they might be easy to use, but they still do break. Thanks Jean. I am ready to purchase a pair of strobes and looking at the DS160's vs the Inon Z240's. I can't put my hands on either up here in Alaska so am learning what I can at WetPixel. If I were to do some diving up here, those 160's sound perfect. I am start a thread comparing the two sets of storbes. Again, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
