DiverPam 13 Posted February 7, 2015 Hello everyone. I need help in answering a few questions about fiber optic and/or electrical connections for my housing bulkhead. I just upgraded cameras and I am now ordering my new housing. I use an Aquatica Housing. I am upgraded from the D90 to the D7100. I have 2 Ikelite strobes and I have been using dual nikonos bulkheads with electrical synch cords. I do not use TTL...prefer manual. I hope to change out my strobes in the future but for now my pocketbook is empty. Here is what I am looking to get answers on. I have a couple of options to consider with the bulkhead. I can go back with 2 electrical bulkheads or I have the option of what is called a hybrid - one electrical bulkhead and one optical. This hybrid is all new to me. Questions: Do you think it is worth it to get the hybrid setup? What do you think about the hybrid setup? Does anyone on here have it? Or should I just wait until the point in the future that I have strobes that have this capability and send the housing back and have the bulkheads changed out then? If I get the hybrid, then I would have to use one cord that is split - any comments on this setup? I am used to 2 separate synch cords. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks - DIverPam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viz'art 24 Posted February 7, 2015 Pam, the optical connectors of the AD7100 can be installed in the field by anyone, in a matter of a few minutes, so I would recommend getting the standard -NK version with dual Nikonos, and later, if you want to go optical, just get the bulkhead connector(s). FYI, any service center will be happy to install them for you, but truth be said, they are so simple to install, it would be a waste of good money to do so, unless the housing would be going in for periodical maintenance, then it could be done at the same time. Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverPam 13 Posted February 7, 2015 Pam, the optical connectors of the AD7100 can be installed in the field by anyone, in a matter of a few minutes, so I would recommend getting the standard -NK version with dual Nikonos, and later, if you want to go optical, just get the bulkhead connector(s). FYI, any service center will be happy to install them for you, but truth be said, they are so simple to install, it would be a waste of good money to do so, unless the housing would be going in for periodical maintenance, then it could be done at the same time. Cheers Jean - Thanks so much for the feedback. That helped me to make my decision....standard bulkheads. Happy snapping - DiverPam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viz'art 24 Posted February 7, 2015 Pam, happy to help, just getting ready to board the Belize Aggressor III boat for the week, it will be good to get back in the water :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
