Looking for tips for using Ikelite DS161

[ScubaJoy65]

Hi there, I am looking for tips for using the Ikelite DS161. I have a Canon S90 and Ikelite housing.

Let me state right up front: I am a novice. I'm in eager learn mode. So please be gentle with me.

I have taken one underwater photography class and am signed up to take another one. I have also met with my LDS resident master photographer for a brief introductory overview until he has more time to spend with me.

I went out on Saturday and used my new toy (the DS161) for the first time. My photos were okay but over lit. I realize now that leaving on my video light instead of using the strobe for individual shots was a mistake. I will correct that when I go out diving again tomorrow.

Any ideas and/or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Oh and if you want to see some of the photos I took, check out my blog: Reef Rants

Thank you in advance.

Joy

 

[oly5050user]

leaving video light on should not matter..Stobe is more powerfull than the video light. f you do not have/use ttl then lower power on the ev controller ..Is the strobe set to ttl? it has to be on ttl for the ev controller to work properly.

 

[scubaho]

The video lite goes out for a short time when the strobe is triggered, thus not showing up in the photo.