whats going on here?

Howdy folks,

Maybe there is a problem with my DS 125 or maybe I am not understanding my system, anyway...

I have an Oly 5060 in Ikelite housing...I originally was using DS 125 connected to EV controller, connected to housing...

But I am just too impatient to use the controller and just want to go TTL...

So I have now hooked up DS 125 to housing using sync cord...

However, the strobe now does not fire unless the internal flash fires...I thought this was the whole idea of sync cord, in that the strobe will fire and quench when the camera tells it to...Its as if the strobe is now being fired optically....Although, since there is no sensor attached, the strobe isnt really being fired optically is it?

Why then when I switch the internal flash on, does the strobe fire?

Settings I use: Flash: Internal + ex (although ex only makes no difference)

Flash: Slow 1

Whats going on here??

Many thanks

mg

You have to set your camera to external flash mode and then set your camera to housing mode. Also, you need to make sure your sync cord connection on the camera sync connector is fully engaged or it will cause all kinds of misfires and allow the internal strobe to fire.

Joe