Best Strobes for Underwater Photography

Backscatter is your expert source for underwater strobes. Make sure to read our review of the Best Underwater Strobes. Below you will find a selection of our favorite models. Please browse our used and rental selection for additional options. Please give us a call if you'd like to custom configure a package. Need to know where to place your new strobe? See our Zen of Underwater Strobe Placement Guide.

REFURBISHED Sea & Sea YS-D3 DUO DS-TTL RC Underwater Strobe - Red

$799

  • Guide Number: 33
  • Beam Angle: 110°x100° with Diffuser
  • Number of Flashes: Ni-MH: 220
  • Recycle time (full): Ni-MH: 1.7 sec.
  • Color temperature: 5800K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

REFURBISHED Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Underwater Strobe MF-2

$349

KEY FEATURES

  • Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras
  • Off-Camera Wireless Remote Control
  • High-Speed Sync
  • Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
  • Test Mode & Beacon
  • Faster Recycle Time
  • Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time
  • Manual Control For All Cameras
  • Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

Battery & Charger Not Included

International Patents Pending

OneUW ONE160X II Underwater Digital Strobe

$2230

  • Guide Number 20
  • 130° Angle of Coverage
  • Built-in TTL Converter
  • HSS Compatible
  • Works with Nikon, Canon, & Sony
  • Depth Rating: 200m/650ft

Kraken KS160 Flash Underwater Strobe

$850

  • Guide Number: 16
  • Beam Angle: 120° without diffuser
  • Number of Flashes: 400
  • Recycle time (Rapid Fire): 0.4 sec.
  • Color temperature: 5500K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

Scubalamp SUPE D-Pro Underwater Strobe

$758

  • Guide Number: 30
  • Beam Angle: 150°
  • Number of Flashes: Ni-MH: 220
  • Recycle time (full): Ni-MH: 1.1 sec.
  • Color temperature: 4800K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

Sea & Sea YS-D3 DUO DS-TTL RC Underwater Strobe - Red

$849.95

  • Guide Number: 33
  • Beam Angle: 110°x100° with Diffuser
  • Number of Flashes: Ni-MH: 220
  • Recycle time (full): Ni-MH: 1.7 sec.
  • Color temperature: 5800K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

Backscatter Hybrid Flash Underwater Strobe & Video Light HF-1

$899

  • ƒ40 Guide Number
  • 5,000 Lumen Video Light
  • Spot, Wide, and Red Lights
  • Selectable Angle of Coverage, with Included Flat Diffuser and Optional Dome Diffuser—120°, 140°, 160°
  • Selectable Color Temp with Optional Filters—6500K, 5500K, 4500K
  • Smart Control TTL Flash Power for Sony, Olympus, & OM System Cameras
  • HSS Compatible
  • Wireless Off-Camera Remote Control
  • SOS and Emergency Signaling Modes
  • Requires Two 21700 Lithium Ion Batteries

Batteries & Fiber Optic Cable Not Included

OPEN BOX DISPLAY AOI Q1 Ultra Compact Underwater Strobe

$249

  • Guide Number: 22
  • Color Temperature: 5600K
  • Flash Recharge Time: 0.85 Second (Full Power)
  • Number of Flashes: 2,000 Times Full Flash
  • LED Output: 700 Lumens
  • Includes 1-inch Ball Adapter
  • Depth Rating: 60m / 200ft

AOI Q1 RC Ultra Compact Underwater Strobe

$365

  • NOW WITH RC TTL COMPATIBILITY!
  • Guide Number: 22
  • Color Temperature: 5600K
  • Flash Recharge Time: 0.85 Second (Full Power)
  • Number of Flashes: 1,500 Times Full Flash
  • LED Output: 700 Lumens
  • Includes 1-inch Ball Adapter
  • Depth Rating: 60m / 200ft

Retra Flash Pure Underwater Strobe

$1080

  • 2.0x Increase in Battery Life
  • 50% Shorter Recycle Time
  • LSD Compatible
  • Fiber Optic Connection Only
  • 4x AA Batteries Required
  • Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Retra Flash Prime + Underwater Strobe

$1290

  • 2.0x Increase in Battery Life
  • 50% Shorter Recycle Time
  • LSD Compatible
  • Fiber Optic Connection Only
  • 4x AA Batteries Required
  • Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Retra Flash Pro Max Underwater Strobe

$1600

  • 2.0x Increase in Battery Life
  • 50% Shorter Recycle Time
  • LSD Compatible
  • Fiber Optic Connection Only
  • 4x AA Batteries Required
  • Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Sea & Sea YS-D3 DUO DS-TTL RC Underwater Strobe

$849.95

  • Guide Number: 33
  • Beam Angle: 110°x100° with Diffuser
  • Number of Flashes: Ni-MH: 220
  • Recycle time (full): Ni-MH: 1.7 sec.
  • Color temperature: 5800K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

Inon S220 S-TTL Underwater Strobe

$399.95

  • Compact body yet delivers GN22
  • Equipped with a fly-eye dome lens enabling super wide underwater beam angle of horizontal 140°×vertical 100°
  • Reliable and proven "S-TTL Auto" and 12-step "Manual Flash
  • Large wheel dial for dramatically improved operability. A phosphorescent panel for easy readability
  • Double O-rings greatly reduce the risk of flooding
  • Front positioned base contributes more flexible lighting
    Operates on four AA batteries, readily available and reasonably priced
  • Compatible with various strobe dome filters
  • Supports "Quick Holder" for easy one-touch attachment/detachment

Backscatter Mini Flash MF-2 Underwater Strobe, OS-1 Snoot, & Color Filter Package

$598

KEY FEATURES

  • Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras
  • Wireless Remote Control
  • High-Speed Sync
  • Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
  • Test Mode & Beacon
  • Faster Recycle Time
  • Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time
  • Manual Control For All Cameras
  • Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

Battery & Charger Not Included

International Patents Pending

Backscatter Mini Flash 2 & Optical Snoot Combo Package

$499

KEY FEATURES

  • Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras
  • Off-Camera Wireless Remote Control
  • High-Speed Sync
  • Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
  • Test Mode & Beacon
  • Faster Recycle Time
  • Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time
  • Manual Control For All Cameras
  • Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

Battery & Charger Not Included

International Patents Pending

USED - Inon Z330 Underwater Strobe Type 2

$499

  • Guide Number 33
  • 110° Angle of Coverage without Diffuser
  • Robust & Durable Construction Against Heat
  • Bundled Rotatable Light Shade helps prevent backscatter
  • 220lm Target Light
  • Built-in Diffuser

OPEN BOX DISPLAY Ikelite Substrobe DS161 Underwater Strobe with US Charger

$710

  • Depth rating: 100m/330ft
  • Max energy: 160Ws
  • Color temperature: 4800K
  • Guide number at 1m / ISO 100: 24
  • Flashes per charge: 225 full
  • Recycle time: 1.5 seconds at full power
  • Buoyancy: Slightly negative in salt water

Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Underwater Strobe MF-2

$399

KEY FEATURES

  • Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras
  • Off-Camera Wireless Remote Control
  • High-Speed Sync
  • Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
  • Test Mode & Beacon
  • Faster Recycle Time
  • Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time
  • Manual Control For All Cameras
  • Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

Battery & Charger Not Included

International Patents Pending

Ikelite Substrobe DS232 Underwater Strobe with Video Light

$1495

  • 120° Angle of Coverage
  • 2500 Lumen Video Light
  • 5000K Color Temperature
  • Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
  • Optional Optical Bulkhead Adapter Available
  • Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Kraken KR-S05 Underwater Strobe

$599

  • Depth Rating: 330ft/100m
  • Guide Number: 24
  • Color Temperature: 5000K
  • Includes Fiber Optic Cable

REFURBISHED - Inon Z330 Underwater Strobe Type 1

$500

  • Guide Number 33
  • 110° Angle of Coverage without Diffuser
  • Robust & Durable Construction Against Heat
  • Bundled Rotatable Light Shade helps prevent backscatter
  • 220lm Target Light
  • Built-in Diffuser
  • Depth Rating: 328ft / 100m

OPEN BOX DISPLAY - Backscatter Mini Flash 1 Underwater Strobe MF-1

$299

  • Compact yet powerful flash
  • Great for compact camera shooters
  • Easiest macro strobe for compact, mirrorless, and SLR
  • Optional Optical Snoot for more creativity
Battery & Charger NOT Included.

Ikelite Substrobe DS51 II Underwater Strobe

$495

  • Uses 4 AA Batteries
  • 5700K Color Temperature
  • Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
  • Optional Optical Bulkhead Adapter Available
  • Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Ikelite Substrobe DS160 II Underwater Strobe

$995

  • 205-lumen Target Light
  • 4800K Color Temperature
  • Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
  • Optional Optical Bulkhead Adapter Available
  • Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Ikelite Substrobe DS162 Underwater Strobe

$1295

  • 2500 lumen Video Light
  • 4800K Color Temperature
  • Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
  • Optional Optical Bulkhead Adapter Available
  • Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Ikelite Substrobe DS230 Underwater Strobe with Modeling Light

$1295

  • 120° Angle of Coverage
  • 205 Lumen Target Light
  • 5000K Color Temperature
  • Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
  • Optional Optical Bulkhead Adapter Available
  • Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

OPEN BOX DISPLAY - Inon D200 Underwater Strobe Type 1

$400

  • Guide Number 20
  • 110° Angle of Coverage
  • Robust & Durable Construction Against Heat
  • Bundled Rotatable Light Shade helps prevent backscatter
  • Built-in Diffuser

USED Dual Sea & Sea YS-D2J Underwater Strobes

$500

  • Guide Number 32
  • Beam Angle Up to 120°
  • 4x AA Batteries
  • 1-inch Ball Mount Included
  • Fiber Optic and Electronic Sync Ready
  • YS Mount NOT Included

OPEN BOX DISPLAY - Sea & Sea YS-D3 Mark 1 Lightning Underwater Strobe

$749.95

  • Guide Number: 33
  • Beam Angle: 110°x100° with Diffuser
  • Number of Flashes: Ni-MH: 220
  • Recycle time (full): Ni-MH: 1.7 sec.
  • Color temperature: 5800K
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

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