Skip to content

Lights, Strobes, and Lighting Technique / Archived topic

Canon G9 with Ikelite DS 51 v DS 125 v other?

Started by MAR299 ·

  • 2Posts
  • 2Replies

Read-only discussion

Canon G9 with Ikelite DS 51 v DS 125 v other?

2 posts
  1. I am considering which strobe to get for a Canon G9 with an Ikelite housing. The DS 51 is much cheaper than the DS 125. Is the DS 125 far superior and worth the additional money? What issues/shortcomings would I face using the 51 instead of the 125? Are there any other manufacturer's strobes that are less expensive that would serve me well?

     

    If I were to get the Canon OEM housing with the G9, would anyone recommend a different strobe?

  2. Get the DS-125 with the Ike housing. I've got the -51, but wishing I'd gone with the bigger strobe (so my solution in the near future will be to but a second one).

     

    The -51 is a great strobe for macro stuff, but I've found it just doesn't do what I want for WA stuff.

     

    Wouldn't bother with the Canon housing. With eTTL and being able to add wet lenses to the Ike housing, it makes it a much better investment.

WaterPixels Store

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.