Housings
Setting Up Your Housing
This collection of videos walks you through installing your camera in the related underwater housing and making any necessary settings changes.
Accessories
Adding Accessories to Your Housing
These items will make your underwater photography experience more enjoyable and allow you to customize your experience.

Adding a USB-C Charging & Data Transfer Bulkhead
Set it and forget it! Charge and offload data without removing your camera from the housing.

Adding a GoPro To Your Housing
Don't leave your GoPro behind just because you upgraded your camera rig. Catch some extra video on the fly by using one of our GoPro mounts.

Installing a Trigger Extension
If you're using a tray with dual handles, you'll want to extend your shutter and back button focus levers to be easily reached with your hand on the handle.

Adding a Trim Weight System for Balance and Stability
Our 8" Diameter Dome is made out of the lightest materials available to reduce travel weight. Use a Trim Weight to balance it out.

Installing a Magnifying Viewfinder
Get a bigger, brighter view of your camera's optical or electronic viewfinder.

Installing a Vacuum Leak Detection System
A vacuum system allows you to check your housing for leaks BEFORE you get in the water.

Adding an M24 Port for HDMI 2.0 Monitor Bulkheads
Select housings support the addition of this large-bore port for Nauticam HDMI 2.0 accessories.
DS50, DS51 Strobes
DS160, DS161 Strobes
DS230, DS232 Strobes
Sync Cords & TTL Operation
Wiring Diagrams and Test Firing Strobes
Common Questions About Strobe Firing, TTL, and Sync Speeds
New Auto-Switching Hotshoe and Bulkhead Updates Starting January 1, 2025
How to Care for Your Sync Cord Plug
Mixing Two Strobes of Different Sizes
Material Change for Bulkheads & Sync Cord Plugs
TTL for Canon Cameras
TTL for OM System, Olympus & Panasonic Cameras

New Auto-Switching Hotshoe and Bulkhead Updates Starting January 1, 2025
Learn about the advantages of the new system and how it affects compatibility with existing housings and strobe accessories.

DL Housings DO's and DON'Ts
Avoid these these expensive mistakes when setting up your 50DL or 200DL underwater housing.

Using a Vacuum Leak Detection System
Why wait until you get in the water to look for a leak? Use a vacuum system to check your housing.

Lubricating an ULTRAcompact Housing O-Ring
Have a TG-series camera or other compact digital still? If your housing has a hinged back door, this is the video for you.

Removing Scratches from a Dome Port
With a careful hand you can use NOVUS polish to remove light scratches from your acrylic dome.

Maintaining Sync Cord Plug O-Rings
Electrical sync cords can provide more reliable strobe triggering than fiber optic when maintained properly.

Replacing Control Gland Seals
Most users return their housing for annual service. If you need an emergency field fix, here's how to do it.

Replacing Push Button O-Rings
If your push buttons are getting sticky, it's best to send the housing to us. Or DIY-types can use or push button o-ring kit.

David Fleetham's DL Housing Assembly Tips
The most published underwater photographer of all time shows you how he keeps his housing in tip top shape.

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.

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.