Just purchased a Canon 7D am I heading in the right direction?

Would anyone recommend shooting two Ikelite DS-161 movie strobes with a dual sync cord with the 7D in a housing that could provide an Ike or Nikonos bulkhead? Would they provide enough light with two 15W/90 degree video lights for 7D video? Or would you recommend a separate set of video lights?

Mike

Hi Mermaidabouttown,

 

Steve is correct, sync cord bulkheads are definitely available for Nauticam, in Nikonos, Ikelite and Canon S6 styles. I shoot 7D with sync cords and Z-240 all the time, but also have the option to switch back to fiber if I want TTL.

 

And, something new, we are also about to release a dual (splitter) fiber optic cable as well. Since the Nauticam has two fiber bulkheads, you wouldn't really need it; but if the mood struck you could use it to shoot up to 4 strobes via fiber.

 

Cheers,

Chris

Would anyone recommend shooting two Ikelite DS-161 movie strobes with a dual sync cord with the 7D in a housing that could provide an Ike or Nikonos bulkhead? Would they provide enough light with two 15W/90 degree video lights for 7D video? Or would you recommend a separate set of video lights?

 

Mike

Hi Mike,

DS-161 is a terrific strobe, but imo you need more light to be worthwhile for video. New LED video lights are springing up like mushrooms after a rain these days, so there are lots of good choices out there.

With a Nauticam housing (as with others too) you have the option of either an Ikelite or Nikonos style bulkhead.

Also... very interestingly, Ikelite was showing a new product at DEMA that will let you shoot their strobes via fiber. I actually have a couple of them in my possession and intend to test it as soon as I can get offshore....

Cheers,

Cp

Hi Mike,

 

DS-161 is a terrific strobe, but imo you need more light to be worthwhile for video. New LED video lights are springing up like mushrooms after a rain these days, so there are lots of good choices out there.

 

With a Nauticam housing (as with others too) you have the option of either an Ikelite or Nikonos style bulkhead.

 

Also... very interestingly, Ikelite was showing a new product at DEMA that will let you shoot their strobes via fiber. I actually have a couple of them in my possession and intend to test it as soon as I can get offshore....

 

Cheers,

Cp

Thanks Chris!

Hi Mike,

 

DS-161 is a terrific strobe, but imo you need more light to be worthwhile for video. New LED video lights are springing up like mushrooms after a rain these days, so there are lots of good choices out there.

 

With a Nauticam housing (as with others too) you have the option of either an Ikelite or Nikonos style bulkhead.

 

Also... very interestingly, Ikelite was showing a new product at DEMA that will let you shoot their strobes via fiber. I actually have a couple of them in my possession and intend to test it as soon as I can get offshore....

 

Cheers,

Cp

Thank you Chris!