AOI UCS-Q1RC Ultra Compact Strobe Q1 with Olympus RC Mode (Black)

The AOI UCS-Q1RC 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 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

• TTL for Olympus / OM System RC camera control ensures perfectly exposed images with minimal effort.
• Supports Olympus RC Flash Mode for automatic exposure control based on the camera’s settings.
• Quick recycle time of 0.85 seconds at full power, so you can capture fast-moving subjects without delay.
• i-Macro Mode for precise lighting control, ideal for macro photography.
• Wireless flash control for creative underwater lighting effects.
• Comes with a diffuser that spreads the light for more evenly lit images in various underwater environments.
• Built-in 700-lumen LED modelling light for better visualisation of your scene.
• 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.
• Flash test button for easy troubleshooting and ensuring your strobe is working before diving in.
• Battery compartment secured with a screw-on cap sealed with two O-rings for protection against flooding.
• Standby function (after 15 minutes) and auto power-off (after 2 hours) to conserve power and prolong battery life.
• Supports high-speed shutter flashes for capturing fast-moving underwater creatures.

Included 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) (Batteries not included)

Important Notes

• This strobe requires 2x 18650 rechargeable lithium batteries (sold separately) to function.
• Ensure you use the correct batteries with a length of at least 68.5mm for proper fitting and function.
• 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.
• For use with fibre-optic cables, a multi-core fibre-optic cable is recommended.
• Battery compartment is sealed with two O-rings to prevent accidental flooding, ensuring safety for your equipment.