Achieving higher shutter speeds in RC mode

[Babydiver007]

I need some advice. I have an Olympus E-M10 Mark IV with a Backscatter Octo housing, and dual S&S YS-D3 Duo strobes. I tend to shoot in RC mode. I am thus limited to a 1/160 sec shutter speed. However, in bright light and clear water, I might want faster shutter speeds to darken the ambient light for a more pleasing blue. Would this be an appropriate use for HSS (Super FP mode)? Obviously, I know I could switch to manual mode on my strobes but would rather use RC.

 

[bvanant]

I have used it occasionally on the OM-1, but I can get faster shutter speeds natively. Seemed to work OK.
Bill

 

[Pillpusher]

I need some advice. I have an Olympus E-M10 Mark IV with a Backscatter Octo housing, and dual S&S YS-D3 Duo strobes. I tend to shoot in RC mode. I am thus limited to a 1/160 sec shutter speed. However, in bright light and clear water, I might want faster shutter speeds to darken the ambient light for a more pleasing blue. Would this be an appropriate use for HSS (Super FP mode)? Obviously, I know I could switch to manual mode on my strobes but would rather use RC.

I'm in the process of buying the same setup (but with Backscatter HF's). My understanding is that HSS will allow the faster shutter speed you're looking for. It may not be quite as accurate as RC mode, but it should be more than good enough, as far as I know. Either that or close down your aperture. Unless I'm on a dedicated macro dive, my plan will likely be to just keep it on HSS for when that unexpected turtle with a sunball, etc, opportunity presents itself.

 

[Babydiver007]

I'm in the process of buying the same setup (but with Backscatter HF's). My understanding is that HSS will allow the faster shutter speed you're looking for. It may not be quite as accurate as RC mode, but it should be more than good enough, as far as I know. Either that or close down your aperture. Unless I'm on a dedicated macro dive, my plan will likely be to just keep it on HSS for when that unexpected turtle with a sunball, etc, opportunity presents itself.

I actually just bought Marelux Apollo S strobes from Bluewater Photo. Not quite as powerful as HF-1 (GN 36 vs 40), no video lights (I only do still shots), and no target light (I use separate focus light), but has RC, HSS, and a continuous flash mode. Also, couldn't pass up the $629 price. I'll shoot with them in Cayman next month for the first time.