DL5 DS Link Canon TTL Converter Ikelite CT1 Hotshoe and B1A Bulkhead Kit
$ 400.00
We pioneered underwater TTL flash exposure for DSLR and mirrorless cameras and this is the next iteration of our world renowned Canon TTL flash circuitry.
Key Advantages
Faster, more accurate, and more reliable than fiber optic TTL triggers
Always ready when you are - no batteries required
Switch between TTL and manual exposure with the press of a button
Supports flash exposure (EV) compensation set in the camera
Supports rear curtain sync
Improves strobe battery life and recycle time
One TTL converter supports a wide selection of camera models
Independently waterproof sealed
About Canon TTL
TTL or "Thru-the-Lens" flash metering means the camera evaluates the scene and communicates exposure information directly to the compatible flash. The camera automatically adjusts the power output of the external flash so you don't have to.
TTL exposure is faster and usually more accurate than setting the flash output manually. TTL can be the difference between getting a properly exposed image or not, especially when shooting fast-moving subjects and subjects that are moving towards or away from you. TTL is by far the easiest way to shoot perfectly exposed macro photography and allows you to concentrate on focus and framing.
Some people think TTL is only good for macro... but they're wrong! When shooting wide angle or close focus wide angle (CFWA), set your camera to properly expose the background and let the DL5 adjust your strobe intensity for proper exposure of the foreground.
Ikelite was the first company to introduce TTL for underwater strobes with Canon DSLR and mirrorless digital cameras, and continues to set the standard for accuracy of Canon TTL flash protocol.
Electrical flash triggering
Connecting an electrical sync cord is as quick and easy as screwing in a light bulb. Electrical triggering supports greater accuracy, faster rapid firing, and less missed flashes as compared to fiber optic triggering. Use of electrical TTL also dramatically increases strobe battery life.
The included CT1 Canon TTL Hotshoe and B1A Bulkhead are necessary for TTL operation with select Ikelite DLM housings. See Housing Compatibility information below.
The ultimate flexibility
Switch between TTL and manual flash exposure modes with the simple push of a button. A super bright LED indicator light shows you which mode you are in with a quick glance. When in TTL mode, flash exposure (EV) compensation can be accessed quickly and easily through the camera's menus. The DL5 DS Link fully supports rear curtain sync flash modes.
The DL5 DS Link is independently waterproof sealed and can be used with a wide array of camera models. Simply use a dual sync cord to fire two strobes in TTL from a single DL5 DS Link converter.
Housing Compatibility
Ikelite 200DLM/A Housing for Canon EOS M6 Mark II # 6973.07
Non-Ikelite housings for Canon mirrorless cameras featuring 1/2" through or 1/2-20 threaded accessory port
Camera Compatibility
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 5DS R
Canon EOS 6D, 6D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D, 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 750D Rebel T6i, Kiss X8i
Canon EOS 77D, 9000D
Canon EOS 7D, 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 800D Rebel T7i, Kiss X9i
Canon EOS 80D
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS R, RP
Canon EOS R5, R6
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Strobe Compatibility
DS50 strobes: above serial number 75510 with update
DS51 strobes: above serial number 78700
DS125 strobes: above serial number 7928
DS160, DS161 strobes: all
DS200 strobes: above serial number 7163
Not compatible with non-digital Ikelite strobes including but not limited to SS50, SS200, SS400, Ai, 100/A
Not compatible with SEA&SEA, INON, or other non-Ikelite strobes
Sync Cord Compatibility
Ikelite Housing to Ikelite Strobes # 45151
Ikelite Housing to Two Ikelite Strobes # 45152
Ikelite Housing to Ikelite Strobe # 4103.51 (out of production)
Ikelite Housing to Two Ikelite Strobes # 4103.52 (out of production)