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Dual DS125 Sync problem

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Dual DS125 Sync problem

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  1. Trying to isolate problem. Two DS-125.

     

    Dual sync cord set up correctly however I experience one strobe not default syncing to 60sec. when in aperture and programme modes.

     

    Switched DS125 to opposite sides on recent trip and it seemed to sync to 60sec etc. Then switched to manual exposure on camera so can set shutter speed independently. However have just got back slides from trip and it appears only one strobe has fired. Very noticeable as using 16mm fisheye and clear that strobe has fired on one side ok and then the other after switching strobes over. On camera it idicated strobe was sync to 60 ok. after switching strobes.

     

    I have some potential excellent shots but only half lit!!

     

    Seems to be one strobe only where problem is.

     

    The camera is a Nikon 90s. in Ikelite housing.

     

    I have tried the make it work by just using a single sync cord but the problem remains with it not defaulting to 60sec. The other DS-125 syncs ok using the singe cord.

     

    I have an SB 26 Nikon strobe which defaults to 60sec. in the above modes so it would appear to be a DS strobe problem rather than the dual sync cord. The cord is new purchased last August and functioned ok on Red Sea trips at that time.

     

    I am powering down on the ‘red side’ first, as per instruction when using two strobes.

     

    Any observations would be appreciated.

  2. volnay1,

     

    It appears you have isolated it to a strobe problem with just one of your strobes. It is not the cord since you swapped strobes and the problem followed the strobe.

     

    TTL should work in A mode or M mode. Either your strobe isn't firing or is quenching prematurely. Either way it has to be an issue with that one strobe.

     

    Best thing for him would be to send it to Ikelite so that they can have a look at it. I'd even include your cords just in case.

     

    Contact them at repair@ikelite.com first in case they want you to send in anything else for evaluation.

     

    Good luck!

     

    dhaas

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