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Digital

Substrobe

IKELITE

OFF ON

1/8

1/4

1/2

Substrobe 200

Substrobe

200

IIKKEELLIITTEE DDSS220000 SSuubbssttrroobbee

IIKKEELLIITTEE D

DSS220000 SSU

UBBSSTTRRO

OBBEE ________________________________________________________________________ ##44006655

SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIO

NSS

Weeiigghhtt:: ......................................................1.8kg (3.9 lbs.) with NiMH

EEnneerrggyy RRaattiinngg:: ..........................................200 watt-sec.

CCoovveerraaggee AAnnggllee:: ........................................100°

110° with diffuser

Wiiddeesstt LLeennss:: ..............................................Nikonos 15mm or SLR 20mm

18mm SLR with diffuser

GGuuiiddee N

Nuum

mbbeerr ((IISSO

O 110000)) ffeeeett:: ................76 surface, 38 underwater

GGuuiiddee N

Nuum

mbbeerr ((IISSO

O 110000)) m

meetteerrss:: ..........24 surface, 12 underwater

FFiirriinngg M

Mooddeess:: ............................................TTL/Auto, Manual, 1/2 M, 1/4 M, 1/8 M

Slave featuring auto exposure

using optional DS Sensor #4100.5

Slave featuring 10-manual power settings

using optional EV-Controller #4100.6

CCoolloorr TTeem

mppeerraattuurree:: ..................................4900°K

PPoow

weerr SSoouurrccee:: ............................................7.2-volt, 3.0 amp NiMH pack

FFllaasshheess:: ......................................................160 full power

RReeccyyccllee TTiim

mee:: ............................................1.6 seconds (full power)

Deepptthh RRaattiinngg:: ............................................90m (300 feet)

IKELITE

Substrobe

200

OFF ON

1/8

1/4

1/2

Ready light

Switch Lock

Battery compartment door

Substrobe 200 Control Panel

Summary of Contents for DS-200

Page 1: ...mm SLR with diffuser G Gu ui id de e N Nu um mb be er r I IS SO O 1 10 00 0 f fe ee et t 76 surface 38 underwater G Gu ui id de e N Nu um mb be er r I IS SO O 1 10 00 0 m me et te er rs s 24 surface 12 underwater F Fi ir ri in ng g M Mo od de es s TTL Auto Manual 1 2 M 1 4 M 1 8 M Slave featuring auto exposure using optional DS Sensor 4100 5 Slave featuring 10 manual power settings using optional ...

Page 2: ... capacity Aim the DS200 and illuminate your subject s colors with the built in modeling light night diving light O OV VE ER RV VI IE EW W O OF F D DS S2 20 00 0 F FE EA AT TU UR RE ES S _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Separate power and firing mode switches Interchangeable battery pack features industrial grade NiMH ba...

Page 3: ...maining For general guidelines refer to the following list 3 LED s above 75 2 LED s above 50 1 LED above 25 No LED less then 25 F FI IR RI IN NG G M MO OD DE E S SW WI IT TC CH H_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Multiple firing modes are featured TTL Auto and four manual power settings Full ...

Page 4: ...screwdriver counter clockwise 90 and then lift off external section of the door Reverse the procedure to resecure the two battery door sections Keep o ring and sealing surfaces clean LIGHTLY LUBRICATE the o ring with the silicone lubricant provided Also lightly lubricate o ring sealing surface on the inside of the strobe body Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the o ring wipe off any exces...

Page 5: ...HE E S ST TR RO OB BE E _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Use the modeling light to aim the strobe Look thru the camera s viewfinder and aim the strobe so that the modeling light shines in the center of your picture area If your subject distance greatly changes you should recheck the posi...

Page 6: ...ash compatible and provides optimum performance with traditional film cameras digital still cameras and dSLR cameras in related Ikelite housings The DS200 strobe is compatible for eTTL and iTTL with the Ikelite housing system The appropriate sync cord or sensor must be connected to trigger the DS200 strobe The TTL Auto exposure mode on the Ikelite DS200 strobe is compatible with the following TTL ...

Page 7: ... Auto exposure signal from the camera to the strobe Please review the Compatible Camera section on the previous page for additional information T TT TL L S SY YN NC C C CO OR RD DS S _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Ikelite offers interchangeable sync cords so that different ...

Page 8: ...rd ends are identical either end can be connected to the strobe 3 Hand tighten the knurled retaining ring on the cord Push the connector body further into the bulkhead connector and continue to tighten the knurled ring L LU UB BR RI IC CA AN NT T Use only Ikelite brand silicone lubricant with Ikelite brand o rings as other brand lubricants can cause the Ikelite o rings to swell in size D DO O N NO...

Page 9: ...SLR cameras do not offer TTL compatible circuitry so only manual exposure is offered for the Ikelite Substrobes Select the non TTL Nikonos cord 4104 31 or 4104 32 for compatibility when connecting to the Nikonos style female socket on the non Ikelite housing Follow the procedure referenced above to connect the Nikonos cord to the housing 1 18 8 E EX XP PO OS SU UR RE E G GU UI ID DE E The purpose ...

Page 10: ... f 11 meaning you can shoot subjects up to 1m 3 6 away Substrobe 200 Front Protruding Ear Holes for Lanyard Cut out Flash Diffuser Flash Tube Tab Modeling Light 2 20 0 M MO OU UN NT TI IN NG G T TH HE E S ST TR RO OB BE E I IK KE EL LI IT TE E A AR RM M S SY YS ST TE EM MS S _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __...

Page 11: ...the receptor Release the button and it should spring back to the original position locking the arm in place An optional longer stem 9577 33 can be purchased separately to replace the original short stem on the Digital Arm if a convenient mounting location is needed to secure the optional Ikelite DS Sensor or EV Controller T Tr ra ay y M Mo ou un nt t The Ikelite tray mount is provided with the arm...

Page 12: ...exposure is preferred choose the optional Ikelite EV Controller 4100 6 which provides 10 manual power settings in half stop increments The EV Controller can be triggered using the built in slave sensor or an optional sync cord can be connected Always carry spare batteries Weak batteries cause many camera and strobe problems Prolong the battery life by recharging the NiMH monthly even when not used...

Page 13: ... other photographic equipment In addition to normal procedures we strongly recommend that this strobe be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested 1 We suggest storage of your Substrobe with the battery door removed to allow any hydrogen air mixture to escape 2 Always rinse the exterior of the Substrobe with fresh water after use The strobe can be cleaned by soaking it in ...

Page 14: ...ncluding but not limited to bulb failure are not covered Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product We recommend adding an ALL RISK floater to your homeowner s insurance policy in the event you damage flood or lose your camera or strobe Ikelite warranty does NOT cover customer neglect R RE ET TU UR RN NI IN NG G P PR RO OD DU UC CT TS S F FO OR...

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