Used AOi Q1 RC Underwater strobe with batteries and charger

Used AOi Q1 RC Underwater strobe with batteries and charger

Used condition. Functions fine. Inclusive diffuser, batteries and charger. 3 months warranty.

this UCS-Q1 RC strobe modell is kept easy to use with two push buttons and one dial switch. One button for on-off / modelling light and one test button. The dial switch is to choose the mode: RC , i-M or Manual.

Keeping the strobe to only manual function means that when used with an automatic compact camera, it is easy to obtain the desired the brightness. Just adjust the brightness of the strobe to match the exposure of the camera. The strobe has a very useable beam angle of 85 degrees with the diffuser on.

With the RC function you can use with selected Olympus cameras in selected underwater housings the TTL function. The i-M mode is for macro photography. You also have to use this mode while using a snoot.

The left button activates the continuous light function, which has 3 power setting. The different power settings can be obtained by cycling through the button. The highest setting is at 700 lumens which is bright enough for macro shots or even as an underwater torchlight. The continuous light also works as a focus light, allowing for quicker focusing and determining the desired strobe position. The buttons and knobs are clearly labelled – making it easy to control, even with gloves on.

The battery compartment is secured with a screw-on cap that is sealed with two o-rings to prevent accidental flooding. Should the battery compartment flood, it does not affect the electronic compartment as the two are kept separate. The strobe is powered by two 18650 lithium batteries, which offers a up to 1500 flashes on a single charge and provides consistent power delivery, even at low levels. The strobe is equipped with  stand-by (after 15 minutes) and auto power-off (after 2 hours) features to conserve power and increase the lifespan of the strobe.