Do I need a modeling light with 5060 setup?

I have posted this question on another board and recieved no replys. Perhaps someone here can provide some imput. I have recently joined the world of digital photography. My setup or "rig" is an OLy 5060 with Ikelite housing single handle tray with a DS-125 TTL strobe. Although I hate the lag of the 5060 my last photos from the T&C (Turks&Caicos) were not bad and I did see an improvement. Yet my last trip, I was land based and never did a night dive. In Feb. I will be on the T&C Aggressor and would like some information from those that have experience. Do I need a model light or is the DS-125 light enough? I have been a lurker on these boards for years, so yes I have checked archives! I was thinking about the UK Sun Cannon 100. My problem is that all other night dives I have ever done I have always used a small light as not to scare the critters of the night. Is this flashlight too much, or is it a good combination for my camera. I was also thinking that this light would help during the day to help shoot in low light conditions. If I went this direction I would buy a dual tray with Ultralight attachments for UK 100. I have contacted Ryan for his imput and I wait for your comments-thanks. David

Hi -

I used to shoot with an oly 5050 and ds125 and inon d180 and felt that the modeling light on both of these strobes was sufficient. I only used one strobe with 5050 at a time. unless there are some significant changes between the 5050 and 5060 that require more light for the 5060 to focus I would stick with what you have. Peter at splashdown divers may also be able to help since he has had both cameras.

http://www.splashdowndivers.com/photo_gall...aphy/index.html

M.

Yes!

The 5060's AF system is no good.

Use manual focus and/or a strong light.

/Anders