Ikelite DS125 or DS160?

[funkcanna]

Hi all,

Im going to be purchasing a strobe this week and not sure what to go for. At first I was looking no further than the DS51 - great price and seems to meet the specs for what I want, however I dont want to have to fork out for another strobe when my requirements change so started looking at DS125. Now correct me if I am wrong but it seems the DS125 is being phased out for the DS160. Is this correct? The price of a DS125 is a few hundred bananas cheaper than the DS160 though - i the DS 160 worth the bit extra or shall I go for the DS125?

The kit I am looking at is this one:394490 Ikelite Substrobe DS-160 Kit with Sync Cord & Ball & Socket Arm System for Ikelite Housings

Is this everything I need?

Cheers

Lee

 

[Gilldiver]

I don't see B&H Photo listing the 125 anymore. The 160 head is listed at $800. The one rule in underwater photos is more power, more power.

If you can swing it, get the 160. Later on you can get another 160 or a 50 for fill in.

 

[ccredifo]

The DS-160 also has a built-in modelling light. Very handy for night dives or just the hastle of carrying around another light.

 

[funkcanna]

Thanks Guys

 

[M_Bipartitus]

The 125 also has a built-in modeling light, but it is incandescent, the new 160 has an LED modeling light. Personally, I bought a pair of 125s since you can find them for 500-600 on ebay as people upgrade to the 160. If you'll be paying full price definitely go for the 160. It's slightly slower to recharge between flashes, but not much.

 

[asiders9]

Here's the 125 on bh

Ikelite | 3944.75 DS-125 Deluxe Package with TTL Sync | 3944.75

you also get a $100 gift card!

 

[jridg]

For the OP,

Eventually you will end up wanting a second strobe - I found that while one was great, I wished I had two. The DS-125 is a GREAT strobe - FAST recycle and TTL capability. I am not yet familiar with the 160 so cannot speak to that one. Good luck

 

[funkcanna]

Ok, ive ordered a DS160 package from B&H. Thanks for all input.