Backscatter Favorite Strobes

Backscatter is your expert source for underwater strobes. Below you will find a selection of our popular models. Please browse our used and rental selection for additional options. See how all the strobes do in our Best Underwater Strobes of the Year.

Ikelite Ecko DS 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 Ecko RC Fiber Optic Underwater Strobe

$495

Uses 4 AA Batteries
5700K Color Temperature
Plug Style Optical Bulkhead
RC Compatible
Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

AOI UCS-Q1i Ultra Compact Underwater Strobe

$549

NOW WITH SONY & OLYMPUS 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

Ikelite Substrobe DS165 Underwater Strobe

$995

Ikelite Electronic Bulkhead
120° Angle of Coverage
205 Lumen Target Light
5000K Color Temperature
Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Ikelite RC165 Fiber Optic TTL Underwater Strobe

$995

Plug Style Fiber Optic Bulkhead
120° Angle of Coverage
205 Lumen Target Light
5000K Color Temperature
Depth Rating: 330ft / 100m

Retra Flash Pro Max II Underwater Strobe

$1799

65% More Light Output
25% Faster Recycle Time
120% Brighter Pilot Light
LSD Compatible
Fiber Optic Connection Only
4x AA Batteries Required
Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Kraken KR-S40 Flash Underwater Strobe

$359

Guide Number: 16
Target Light: 500 lumens
Color temperature: 6000K
Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

AOI Ultra InTeLi P1 Underwater Strobe UIS-P1

$1299

Guide Number: 22
Color Temperature: 5900K
Flash Recharge Time: 1.8 Second (Full Power)
Number of Flashes: 540 Times Full Flash
LED Output: 3,000 Lumens
Includes 1-inch Ball Adapter
Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Retra Flash Maxi Underwater Strobe

$999

Guide Number ƒ46
Optional 6,000 Lumen Video Light
LSD Compatible
Fiber Optic Connection Only
2x 21700 Batteries Required
Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

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

$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

Kraken KR-S80 Flash Underwater Strobe

$599

Guide Number: 13
Beam Angle: 120° without diffuser
3,000 Lumen Video Light
Color temperature: 5500K
Uses Two 21700 Batteries
Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

USED - Inon D200 Underwater Strobe

$349

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

USED - Inon Z240 Underwater Strobe

$399

Guide Number 24
100° Angle of Coverage
4x AA Battery
Fiber Optic & Sea&Sea Electric Sync Connections
Arm Mount Not Included

USED - Scubalamp SUPE D-MAX Underwater Strobe

$499

Guide Number: 32
Beam Angle: 120°
Manual Only, No TTL
Power Capacity: 750 flashes at full power
Recycle time (full): 0.5s
Colour temperature: 5300K
Depth rating: 60m / 200 ft

USED - Sea & Sea YS-03 Underwater DS-TTL Strobe

$229

Depth rating: 75m / 250ft
4x AA Batteries
TTL Control Only
Fiber Optic Only
Includes Diffuser & YS Mount

USED - Sea & Sea YS-02 Underwater Manual Strobe

$219

Depth rating: 75m / 250ft
4x AA Batteries
Manual Control Only
Fiber Optic Only
Includes Diffuser & YS Mount

USED - Sea & Sea YS-01 Underwater DS-TTL Strobe

$329

Depth rating: 75m / 250ft
4x AA Batteries
TTL & Manual Control
Fiber Optic Only
Includes Diffuser & YS Mount

USED - Retra Flash Pro Underwater Strobe

$899

50% Brighter Flash than Retra Prime
4900 K Color Temperature
Machined Aluminum Body
User Programmable Settings
13 Power Settings
Leak Detector & 1-inch Mounting Ball Included

USED - Retra Flash Underwater Strobe

$699

Retra Flash with Sea & Sea sync connector
Fiber Optic Ready
Uses 4 AA Batteries
Bayonet Mount for LSD & Diffusers
Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Dual Retra Flash Pro Max Underwater Strobe & Booster Extended Battery Package

$3250

Package Includes:

2x Retra Flash Pro Max Underwater Strobes
2x Retra Booster Extended Battery Packs
4x USB AA Battery Chargers

Retra Flash Pro Max Underwater Strobe & Booster Extended Battery Package

$1630

Package Includes:

Retra Flash Pro Max Underwater Strobe
Retra Booster Extended Battery Pack
2x USB AA Battery Charger

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 KR-S160 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

$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

Backscatter Hybrid Flash Underwater Strobe & Video Light HF-1

$999

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

$499

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

$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

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