Ikelite has packed more than 35 years of strobe design into the new Manta substrobe. Featuring proprietary Pre-Flash Recognition Technology, Manta has the unique ability to automatically adjust to any pre-flash sequence — a feature that’s sure to attract first-time strobe users and impress the pros. Manta’s large ergonomic single-dial control makes it easy to choose between true Thru-The-Lens exposure with EV compensation or one of eight manual power settings. Triggered by a fiber optic sync cord, Manta fires a 4800-K color temperature flash with over 50 percent more power than similar strobes. Four double AA batteries are all that’s needed to generate Manta’s considerable power and ustra-fast 1.5-second recycle time. Bottom line: Ikelite’s Manta packs hi-tech features into a compact system that’s intuitive enough for beginners yet powerful enough for pros.