Ikelite Ecko DS Underwater Strobe

Improve your photos.

If you want to do more than skim the surface of underwater photography, you'll need at least one strobe in your arsenal. A good strobe will take your underwater photos from basic to breathtaking. When your strobes flash, you'll be amazed by the colors you bring out in the reef.

Unleash your creativity.

Ecko has the power and coverage to handle any situation. When used with compatible TTL systems, it adjusts instantly and automatically to the amount of light needed.

Simplify your system.

The Ecko DS is compact and easy to travel with. It is capable of keeping up with the action through a full day of diving and can seamlessly transition from macro to wide-angle with any camera system, large or small.

The Ecko DS features a traditional Ikelite electrical bulkhead triggered by a sync cord or an optical converter. This strobe is also available as the Ecko Fiber with an integrated fiber optic port.

KEY FEATURES

• TTL that works on every shot with compatible camera systems.
• Full coverage power in a compact form factor.
• Hard-click power dial, free of obstruction.
• Dome diffuser included.
• Daylight-balanced color temperature for both macro and landscapes.
• Ultra-wide 120º beam angle.
• Universally available, airline-friendly AA battery powered.
• No-lube, no-fuss, independently sealed battery compartment.
• USA-made.
• 100m (330ft) depth rating.
• 2-year warranty.

When Size Matters

Ecko strobes were designed with the traveling underwater photographer in mind. Their size, power, and coverage make them ideal for both compact point-and-shoot and mirrorless systems. Focus on close-up photography with a single Ecko, or balance your system out with dual strobes to take on anything you come across.

The Ecko is designed to be in your gear bag for many years to come. Each strobe comes with Ikelite's full support team. We're always ready to help you with images and share your successes.

Legendary TTL Integration

When using TTL, Ecko automatically adjusts its output to perfectly light the subject of your photo in both wide-angle and macro settings.

TTL makes a huge difference when your subject is moving quickly. Most animals underwater move faster than a human's reaction time - significantly faster than you can manually change the power settings on two strobes. TTL adjusts your strobe(s) power instantaneously and accurately as a subject approaches, retreats, or swims through the frame.

Using TTL flash exposure also unlocks access to hundreds of power settings—far more than on any strobe dial. The minimum TTL flash output is significantly lower than the minimum on the manual power dial, allowing for fine-tuned flash output in even the most delicate situations.

In addition to its many other benefits, TTL decreases flash recycle time, increases battery life, and reduces headaches when editing photos.

TTL doesn't relinquish control- it empowers it. Dial in plus/minus flash exposure compensation directly into the camera to instantly adjust your Ecko strobe intensity. Flash exposure compensation allows you to maintain the benefits of TTL's responsiveness while creatively adjusting the brightness of your flash in between photos.

TTL works in conjunction with your camera's Manual (M) exposure mode- meaning you can still adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO while enjoying the tremendous advantages of TTL flash operation.

The Ecko DS is compatible with Ikelite's full line of TTL accessories, including DS Link TTL Converters for every major camera manufacturer and the popular RC1 TTL Receiver for OM System / Olympus / Panasonic.

Universal Power Supply

Ikelite divers end up in remote locations where anything can happen. Having the option to pick up a spare set of batteries off the shelf can be a lifesaver if something unexpected comes up. AA batteries are easy to find in even the most obscure destinations and easy to get through airport security checkpoints.

When available, Ikelite recommends high-quality rechargeable Eneloop cells for the best performance from the first shot to the last.

The battery compartment is independently sealed from the strobe. The large o-ring is securely installed in the battery door and never needs to be removed or lubricated. Just make sure that the visible surface is clean of debris and go.

A Name You Can Trust

Ikelite designs, produces, and dives with every product It makes. It is fully vertically integrated and has 100% control over the product lifecycle from inception to service. The Ecko was designed from the ground up by Ikelite's team of in-house engineers and is manufactured at Ikelite's single factory location in Indianapolis, USA.

Ikelite's staff is here to support you with everything from sales and service to phone support and photo advice. We're divers and underwater photographers. Ikelite knows what it means to travel worldwide for once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities.

Ikelite has the longest track record in designing and manufacturing professional strobe lighting for underwater use. Ikelite has been doing it for over 60 years. Ikelite offers the only underwater strobes designed and manufactured in the USA and distributed worldwide to over 95 countries.

In The Box

• Ecko Strobe with Electrical Bulkhead
• Dome Diffuser
• 1" Ball Mount
• Instruction Manual
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

• Power: 50 watt-seconds
• Coverage Angle: 117º without diffuser / 140º with diffuser
• Color Temperature: 5700K
• Controls: TTL, Full, -0.5, -1, -1.5, -2, -2.5
• Recycle Time: 0 to 2.5 sec
• Trigger Method: Ikelite Bulkhead
• Depth Rating: 330 feet (100 meters)
• Weight: 391 g
• Dimensions: 83 mm diameter x 105 mm