RC165 TTL Underwater Strobe Fiber Optic
Go from macro to wide angle and everywhere in between.
The RC165 has a powerful, perfectly diffused flash that can take your underwater photos from "blah" to brilliant. It's one of the only strobes that can truly go from macro to wide angle with fast and accurate TTL exposure for a wide variety camera systems.
A great strobe is your best investment.
Whether you're just getting started, upgrading, or down-sizing, the RC165 is a strobe that will support you through a lifetime of underwater imaging.
Trusted by professionals.
Our strobes are proven to perform in the harshest conditions on Earth: from the Arctic circle to Antarctica, and everywhere in-between.
MADE IN USA
For every subject, in every body of water
Best Dressed for Every Occasion
There's a simple rule to underwater lighting: more is better. A fast and powerful strobe is the easiest way to improve your underwater photos.
KEY FEATURES
TTL that works on every shot with compatible camera systems.
Speed and power for professional grade performance.
Large, hard-click dials free of obstruction.
Perfectly diffused light without a diffuser.
Daylight-balanced color temperature for accurate representation of corals, models, and reef life.
Ultra-wide 120º beam angle.
Travel-safe, airline friendly NiMH rechargeable batteries.
No-lube, no-fuss positive cam lock.
Fully compatible with legacy systems.
USA-made.
100m (330ft) depth rating.
2-year warranty.
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TTL Compatibility
This strobe supports fiber optic TTL triggering with compatible cameras and TTL transmitters. Manual fiber optic triggering is supported with all other systems.
Ikelite Housing Models:
- Compatible housings for Canon cameras with TT5 Canon TTL Transmitter installed
- OM-System TG-7
- Olympus TG-3, TG-4, TG-5, TG-6
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
- Olympus Stylus 1s
- Nikon TTL Transmitter COMING SOON
- Sony TTL Transmitter COMING SOON
Non-Ikelite Housing Models:
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with FL-LM3 flash in Olympus or Nauticam Housing
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II with FL-LM3 flash in Olympus, Nauticam, or Isotta Housing
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 in Nauticam Housing
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II in Nauticam Housing
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III in Nauticam Housing
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV in Nauticam Housing
- Olympus Tough TG-3, TG-4 in Olympus, Nauticam, or Recsea Housing
- Olympus Tough TG-5, TG-6 in Olympus PT-059, Nauticam, Isotta, or Recsea Housing
- OM System Tough TG-7 in Olympus PT-059, Nauticam, Isotta, or Recsea Housing
- Panasonic LUMIX GH3, GH4 with DMW-FL70 flash in any housing that supports use of the DMW-FL70 flash
- Panasonic LUMIX GH5, GH5s with DMW-FL70 flash in Nauticam or any housing that supports use of the DMW-FL70 flash
- Panasonic LUMIX GX8 with DMW-FL70 flash in Nauticam Housing
In the Box
- Michael AW
Editor Ocean Geographic
I often need several strobes for my work in underwater caves. Ikelite has always offered a robust build, high power and reliability. That is very important to me in the field.
I have been shooting Ikelite strobes for over 40 years. 95% of my library of over 300,000 images have been shot with Ikelite strobes. The remaining 5% are available light. The clean wide angle of coverage of these strobes have been essential to my success with these images.
I’ve spent months shooting underneath the Antarctic ice in the past 20 years, including filming for the BBC Life series. Ikelite strobes have been the only ones I found to be dependable enough for professional use in the harshest conditions on Earth.
In a trip to the Revillagigedo Archipelago, I was fortunate enough to witness hundreds of the ocean's top predators and nailed each shot time and time again. With quick recycle times and accurate TTL, the only time I touched my strobes was to adjust position and paint the light the way I wanted it in a scene.
Ikelite strobes have illuminated pictures in all my 38 books of the ocean and over 500 of my features in magazines. As a working professional, I have tried and tested many other brands, Ikelite is the finest in its class bar none.
Upgrade Your Housing
Breathe new life into any camera system
Want to ditch your electrical sync cords for fiber optic? While they're equally reliable, fiber optic cords have the added advantages of being thinner, lighter, and are able to be taken on and off while wet - or even underwater. If your Ikelite housing is gray and features an electrical flash bulkhead, you can upgrade it easily yourself for fiber optic triggering.
TTL Exposure in RC Mode with OM System & Olympus Tough Series Cameras
Everything you need is built in to the camera... just add a housing.
TTL Exposure for Canon Cameras with TT5 Fiber Optic Transmitter
Enjoy TTL automation with exposure compensation through the camera's flash menu.
TTL Exposure for Sony & Nikon Mirrorless Cameras
COMING SOON Compatible TTL Fiber Optic Transmitters for your favorite mirrorless and DSLR camera models from Sony and Nikon.
Manual Exposure for Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras
Fast and reliable fiber optic triggering with any camera that features a flash hotshoe.
Manual Exposure for Pre-Flash or Non-Pre-Flash Compact Cameras
Automatic pre-flash recognition is built into the strobe for use in manual power settings with any camera's built-in flash right out of the box.
Compatible Accessories
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© Michael AW
© Jill Heinerth
© David Fleetham
Specifications
Have questions? We're here for you for every step along the way. Email ikelite@ikelite.com for help on gear selection, assembly, camera settings, and photo advice. We can even help you decide where to dive!
Fiber Optic Port
Spot 205 Lumens
5000K
100m (330ft)
91mm dia x 183mm
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