Nikon i-TTL support from Subtronic?

I heard a rumour that Subtronic is working on full i-TTL support for it's strobes.

Anybody know any more detail about this?

Thanks

Steve

Yep. A month or so for the D2X. I think D70 iTTL compatible subtronics are out already. But I may be wrong as I would not use TTL.

I'm sure others are better informed than me.

Alex

I just had a very confusing 30 minutes trying to make head or tail of the subtronics "iTTL" description. Its seems to be just an optical sensor which requires internal strobe. Or maybe website just not updated (its does say D70 though).

Eeek, that doesn't sound too promising... (internal strobe!!??)

Hi ,

The new subtronic strobes : mini , midi ,maxi and the nova are all able to give real Nikon I-TTL ( D70 ) , Canon E-TTL ( D300, D10 )and Olympus TTL C4000 - C8080 and also the new Olympus E series TTL ( E1 and E300 ) depending on the build in decoder ( converter ). An other way is to take a " normal " Subtronic Nikonos TTL strobe and connect it with a housing integrated converter ( better for future ) and you only need a 5 pole Nikonos V plug , instead of the S6 plug with 6 poles for the Canon TTL . The maxi and nova has a direkt exposure correction weel on its back to get -3 and +3 correction without using the camara menue ( if the converter is integrated ) .....and the strobes are able to set the flashes within 0,00002 seconds ( 0,02 ms ) this is fast enough for all available multi preflash exposure calgurating systems ( for example the digital I-TTL fom Nikon uses 15 preflashes and the main Flash you only notice one with your eyes .....)

Michael

Mike-

Who sells subtronic strobes in the USA ?

M.

Hi ,

 

........ depending on the build in decoder ( converter ). An other way is to take a  " normal " Subtronic Nikonos TTL strobe and connect it with a housing integrated converter ( better for future ) and you only need a 5 pole Nikonos V  plug , instead of the S6 plug with 6 poles for the Canon TTL . The maxi and nova has a direkt exposure correction weel on its back to get -3 and +3 correction without using the camara menue ( if the converter is integrated ) .....and the strobes are able to set the flashes within 0,00002 seconds ( 0,02 ms ) this is fast enough for all available multi preflash exposure calgurating systems ( for example the digital I-TTL fom Nikon uses 15 preflashes and the main Flash you only notice one with your eyes .....)

 

Michael

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Hi Michael,

thanks, your translation is much better than the websites. But I have to admit to still being confused - is it saying (in ref to synch connection" that you just:

1) connect the strobe to the housing via synch cord

2) set camera to ittl (ettl) and voila.

Or that you need an additional "convertor" that is placed in/outside the housing?

Cheers

Paul

Also as far as I am aware Nikon D70 iTTL is different to D2X iTTL!

If anyone wants a recomendation I say go for the Subtronic Midi. It is pretty much the same strobe as my Alphas and I like those very much on digital. Provided you are strong that is. They are heavy!

Alex

Mike-

 

Who sells subtronic strobes in the USA ? 

 

M.

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not sure about the US importer for Subtronic, but it's worth noting that Seacam's "Seaflash" range of strobes all have Subtronic circuitry and tubes, housed in a Seacam case. They cartainly have equivalents of Subtronic's analogue (alpha/gamma/mega) range, so may also be housing Subtronic's newer circuitry. Maybe drop Stephen Frink a line, he may know more......

Steve