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AOI UCS-Q1I ULTRA COMPACT STROBE FOR OM & SONY CAMERAS

A$759.00

The AOI UCS-Q1i Ultra Compact Strobe is a powerful and versatile underwater strobe designed to provide professional-grade lighting for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 22, a beam angle of 85° (with supplied diffuser), and a colour temperature of 5600K (5000K with diffuser). This strobe is equipped with TTL for Olympus / OM System RC and Sony camera strobe control, making it easy to capture perfectly exposed images without the need for manual adjustments. With a fast recycle time of just 0.85 seconds at full power, this strobe ensures you won’t miss any critical moments underwater.

The AOI UCS-Q1i Ultra Compact Strobe is a powerful and versatile underwater strobe designed to provide professional-grade lighting for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 22, a beam angle of 85° (with supplied diffuser), and a colour temperature of 5600K (5000K with diffuser). This strobe is equipped with TTL for Olympus / OM System RC and Sony camera strobe control, making it easy to capture perfectly exposed images without the need for manual adjustments. With a fast recycle time of just 0.85 seconds at full power, this strobe ensures you won’t miss any critical moments underwater.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Guide Number (ISO 100/m) (land): 22

  • Colour Temperature: 5600K (5000K with diffuser)

  • Beam Angles: Horizontal 85°, Vertical 85° (with diffuser)

  • Flash Recharge Time: 0.85 seconds (Full Power)

  • Number of Flashes: 1,500 (using full power with 3,100mAh Li-Ion batteries)

  • LED Modelling Light: 700 Lumens

  • Modelling Light Burn Time: 130 minutes (using LED only, full power with 3,100mAh Li-Ion batteries)

  • Battery Requirements: 2x 18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries (not included)

  • Battery Length: Minimum 68.5mm

  • Strobe Mounting: 1" Ball Mount Only (Non-replaceable)

  • Dimensions: 12.5cm x 7.7cm x 13.1cm

  • Weight (on Land): Approx. 550g (with batteries)

  • Weight (Underwater): Approx. 90g (with batteries)

  • Depth Rating: 60 meters

    KEY FEATURES

  1. TTL for Olympus / OM System RC camera control ensures perfectly exposed images with minimal effort.

  2. TTL, HSS TTL & M-HSS for Sony Mirrorless Cameras ensures the right amount of light with every photo.

  3. Support for Sony HSS (High Speed Shutter) with Sony Cameras. 

  4. Quick recycle time of 0.85 seconds at full power, so you can capture fast-moving subjects without delay.

  5. i-Macro Mode for precise lighting control, ideal for macro photography in both RC and Sony TTL flash modes.

  6. Comes with a diffuser that spreads the light for more evenly lit images in various underwater environments.

  7. Built-in 700-lumen LED modelling light for better visualisation of your scene.

  8. Manual mode with 6 power adjustment steps (1/64, 1/24, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and full power), allowing for fine control over your lighting.

  9. Flash test button for easy troubleshooting and ensuring your strobe is working before diving in.

  10. Battery compartment secured with a screw-on cap sealed with two O-rings for protection against flooding.

  11. Standby function (after 15 minutes) and auto power-off (after 2 hours) to conserve power and prolong battery life.

  12. Supports high-speed shutter flashes for capturing fast-moving underwater creatures.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

  1. Strobe Diffuser for Q1 Series (SD-01)

  2. Control Knob Extension for Q1 Series (CKE-01)

  3. Spare O-ring set for Q1 Series (SOR-01)

  4. O-ring Remover (ORR-01)

  5. Silicone Grease (5g) (SIGR-5)

  6. Battery Storage Case (BSC-18650-2) (Batteries not included)

  7. Vibrant Silicone Jacket

IMPORTANT NOTES

  1. This strobe requires 2x 18650 rechargeable lithium batteries (sold separately) to function.

  2. Ensure you use the correct batteries with a length of at least 68.5mm for proper fitting and function.

  3. To use with Olympus RC Flash Mode, simply set your Olympus camera to RC Flash Mode and the AOI UCS-Q1RC strobe to RC Flash mode. The camera will automatically control exposure settings.

  4. To use the Sony TTL function, the Sony Camera must be in a compatible AOI Housing.

  5. For use with fibre-optic cables, a multi-core fibre-optic cable is recommended.

  6. Battery compartment is sealed with two O-rings to prevent accidental flooding, ensuring safety for your equipment.

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