Nikon/Ikelite

[mhushak]

I have a new Nikon S6000 with an Ikelite 6282.60 housing and AF35 strobe. Whenever I shoot with the strobe, the shot is WAY underexposed. I have tried every setting on the strobe and many settings on the camera, but I can't get decent exposure. I am using the deflector card provided with the strobe and following all the instructions. I am trying out of the water prior to using in the water. What am I missing?

 

[cardog]

It sounds like your strobe is firing before your shutter opens.
I don't own any Ike strobes but you probably just need to adjust the pre flash.

 

[PhilC]

Do you have the S6000 set for Fill Flash mode? In auto mode it will pre-flash and the AF35 can't handle a pre-flash.