Description
AOI UCS-Q1RC Ultra Compact Strobe for Olympus TG6 and TG7
Want a strobe or underwater flash that talks to your TG6 or TG7 and give the right amount of light? The AOI UCS-Q1RC Ultra Compact Strobe for Olympus TG6 and TG7 is perfect for it!
If you don’t have an Olympus Camera, maybe the lower cost AOI UCS-Q1 Ultra Compact Underwater Strobe is suitable for you.
Don’t be fooled by the size, this unit pack a powerful flash that matches bigger units without the bulk. The AOI UCS-Q1RC Ultra Compact Strobe has two models, with the RC mode suitable for the Olympus TG6 and Olympus TG7 underwater cameras, or without to suit other cameras without the RC feature.
What is RC flash feature? Olympus cameras have a dedicated TTL method that allows Olympus cameras to communicate with an external flash using only the light from the built in flash. This method allows for very accurate TTL with an external flash, more than what standard TTL
For example, the Olympus Tough TG-6 is equipped with the RC Flash mode, simply set the camera to RC Flash Mode and the AOI UCS-Q1RC strobe to RC Flash mode and the camera will automatically choose aperture, shutter speed, and control the power output of the external strobe. In the RC mode communications between the camera and the AOI UCS-Q1RC strobe will determine the optimal strobe power and camera settings to achieve perfectly exposed images. No more guesswork, no more missed opportunities.
In addition, the AOI UCS-Q1RC can also be used in “manual” or M mode. Users can set the power adjustments through a knob on the rear control panel, choosing this mode will cater to photographers who have more exacting lighting requirements. The AOI UCS-Q1RC strobe also has an impressive recycle time of 0.85 seconds even when set to full power, making sure opportunities are not missed.
AOI UCS-Q1, which won the German Red Dot design award, has been upgraded to the AOI UCS-Q1-RC, which now supports RC-TTL wireless flash technology. It can measure light and automatically calculate the output flash brightness for close-up and wide-angle photos with just one click, without any further underwater adjustments.
- True GN-22 flash index.
- Flash recycle time of 0.85 of a second at Full Power.
- Olympus RC Mode for perfectly exposed Images.
- i-Macro Mode unique strobe settings for Macro Images.
- Supports a high-speed shutter flash, helping you capture fast-moving creatures underwater.
- Wireless connection of flash underwater for shooting various special effects.
| MODEL NUMBER | AOI UCS-Q1RC-WHT | AOI UCS-Q1RC-BLK | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Underwater Ultra Compact Strobe | |||
| MAIN BODY COLOUR | White | Black | ||
| MAIN BODY MATERIAL | Polycarbonate + Glass Fibre | |||
| DEPTH RATING | 60 Meters | |||
| STROBE | Guide Number | G.N.= 22 | ||
| Colour Temperature | 5,600K (5,000K with Diffuser) | |||
| Beam Angles | With Diffuser Horizontal- 85°, Vertical- 85° | |||
| Flash Recharge Time | 0.85 Second (Full Power) | |||
| Number of Flashes | 1,500 times (Using Flash Only, Full Power and with 3,100mAh Li-Ion Batteries) | |||
| Flash Sync. | By Fibre Optical Cable (Multi-cores Fibre Optical Cable is Recommended) | |||
| Pre-flashes Sync. | Auto Learning | |||
| Flash Modes | RC Mode | OMDS / RC FLASH (Group A, Channel 1) | ||
| TTL AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL | ||||
| i-Macro Mode | TTL AUTO, MANUAL, Snooting (Group A, Channel 1) | |||
| Manual Mode | 6 Steps Setting: 1/64, 1/24, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 & 1/1 | |||
| Modelling Flash | 2 Seconds Flashing Duration / Press | |||
| Flash Test Button | Yes | |||
| LED LIGHTS | Maximum Output | 700 Lumens | ||
| Power Control | 25%, 50%, 100% and OFF | |||
| Colour Temp. | 5600K | |||
| Beam Angles | 45° | |||
| Burn Time | 130 Minutes (Using LED Only, Full Power and with 3,100mAh Li-Ion Batteries.) | |||
| BATTERY REQUIREMENTS | 18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery x2pcs (Battery is not included with the product) | |||
| Output Current | Minimum 5A | |||
| Battery Length | Minimum 68.5mm | |||
| STROBE MOUNTING | 1″ Ball Mount Only (Non-replaceable) | |||
| DIMENSIONS | 125mm (L) x 77mm (W) x 131mm (H) | |||
| WEIGHT | On Land | Approx. 550g (Batteries included) | ||
| Underwater | Approx. 90g (Batteries included) | |||
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES | Strobe Diffuser for Q1 Series SD-01 | |||
| Control Knob Extension for Q1 Series CKE-01 | ||||
| Spare O-ring set for Q1 Series SOR-01 | ||||
| O-ring Remover ORR-01 | ||||
| Silicone Grease (5g) SIGR-5 | ||||
| Battery Storage Case BSC-18650-2 (Rechargeable Batteries are not included) | ||||
