Technical Advice

Canon R-5 Underwater A-Z // Setting up Ikelite Underwater Strobes with DL5 DS Link TTL Converter [VIDEO]

Without light, there is no photography. You need to add strobes to your system to bring out the reds, oranges, yellows, and purples that would otherwise fade away underwater.

Stop Doing This to Your Strobe Battery Pack! [VIDEO]

Use this guide for all you need to know on keeping your DS Strobe battery packs clean. Hint: it's simpler than you might think.

Upgrade Your Nauticam | Installing an Ikelite M14 or M16 TTL Bulkhead [VIDEO]

Fitting your Nauticam housing with an Ikelite bulkhead is easier than ever, and it's a sure fire way to get the right exposure using true TTL connection.

Setting Up Your Olympus TG-6 Underwater System [VIDEO]

This video walks you through everything you need to know to set up your system from opening the housing box to attaching a TTL strobe.

TTL Testing and Troubleshooting

Make sure you're set up for success. Here's the complete guide to TTL flash, whether you're setting up for the first time or diagnosing an issue.

Cleaning a DS160 DS161 Battery Pack Toggle Lock [VIDEO]

This video will show you how to clean out salt and sand from underneath your strobe battery's toggle lock for smoother operation.

Connecting Two Strobes to your Underwater Housing

Adding a second strobe is great for wider and more even coverage. Learn about how to connect one and other considerations when shooting dual strobes underwater.

Common Questions about Strobe Firing, TTL, and Sync Speeds

Answers to your questions about strobe syncing, including shutter speed limitations and rear curtain sync.

Batteries + Chargers for DS161, DS160, and DS125 Strobes

Information about maintaining, charging, and storing your NiMH, Li-Ion, or NiCd battery pack for a DS161, DS160, or DS125 strobe.

Sync Cord Assembly + Use

Answers to commonly asked questions about electrical strobe sync cord maintenance and use.

Wiring Diagrams + Test Firing Strobes

Use our wiring diagrams and test procedures to check continuity, test fire your strobes, or wire custom cabling.

Battery Packs for DS200 + Substrobe 200 Strobes

Replacement cells for rechargeable NiMH battery packs for Ikelite DS200 and Substrobe 200 underwater strobes.

Usage Recommendations for Lithium Ion Batteries

Extended explanations on using, charging, and storing lithium ion batteries for DS160 and DS161 strobes.

Travel Restrictions for Lithium Ion Batteries

Information on traveling with lithium ion batteries for Ikelite DS160 and DS161 strobes.