Convertisseur pour eTTL

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  Converter for eTTL

Converter for eTTL Cameras:  

Dimensions: 33mm x 25mm x 14mm

The ETTL converter is only available as an OEM modul and was developed for housing and strobe manufactures. The following connections are required:

  • a 6-wired cable from the existing strobe connector to the converter module. An optional strobe connector is available if your housing wasn't supplied with one.
  • a 3-wired cable to the strobe bulkhead(s).

A universal (open drain) output for focus-assist lamps is available and will be activated to help the camera focus in low-light situations. Technical description of the AF output on demand.

All required connections are discribed in the supplied and detailed manual. The unit was intentionally made for strobe and housing manufactures but individuals will be able to install the units, as well. (If you can use a soldering iron).

ETTL is a very complex protocol and requires a special preflash (modulated "linear preflash") which common underwater strobes cannot reproduce. This converter fires a normal preflash and because of very exact timings the results are accurate. Even in mixed light situations.

Please note the following facts:

  • ETTL-highspeed sync is not supported, min. shutter is 1/200sec
  • The battery (type CR2032) will last for 100 to 200 hours. A power saving st By mode will be activated if the external strobe is set to OFF. Battery will last for at least 2 years in st.By.
  • Camera uses more than 150 power levels for the strobe
  • to compensate little differences of the strobes a potentiometer is included. An external potentiometer will allow flash exposure compensation settings. The connection of the external components is described in the manual.
  • connectors with pigtails (~25cm) are supplied

Compatibility:

Select your camera for a list of supported strobes.

Firmware Version Cameras
V25

G7 + D60 + 300D/Digital Rebel + 350D/Digital Rebel XT + 400D/Digital Rebel XTi + 10D + 20D + 30D + 1Ds Mk. II + 5D + 40D + G9


ETTL2

Users with cameras supporting ETTL2 should select "Average" in custom functions menu "08".

Camera connector

Installation:

All of our OEM converter have to be installed ACCURATELY inside the strobe or housing. These units are NOT plug and play. Normaly, the original bulkhead cables have to be CUT and SPLICED. The pinout of the bulkhead needs to be evaluated with a meter tester and our supplied cables have to be SOLDERED at the bulkheads. The cables need careful installation, as well. Keep all loose cables away from the housing O-ring! The converter PCB has to be installed protected against water and fingers. These are "nacked" PCB boards, they require careful handling. If you can not do the installation please find someone who can do it correctly!

Example: Hugyfot 350D Housing with eTTL Konverter