Underwater Strobe

Backscatter is your expert resource on underwater strobe and flash systems for film and digital cameras. We stock a huge line of underwater strobes priced for new users and experienced professionals. Please click to USED link to view our used underwater strobe selection or browse the underwater strobe list below. Please contact our expert staff for recommendations and technical questions. See how they compare to other underwater strobes in our Best Underwater Strobes of the Year.

Backscatter Hybrid Flash & Optical Snoot Combo Package

$1249

Backscatter Hybrid Flash HF-1 — The ultimate all-in-one strobe and video light for underwater photo and video. With a powerful ƒ40 flash, 5,000-lumen video light, TTL for Sony, Olympus & OM System, HSS support, and remote off-camera control with the Mini Flash 2, Mini Flash 3, and Atom Flash. Pair it with the Optical Snoot OS-3 to transform the wide beam into precise, creative lighting for everything from macro subjects to wide-angle snooting, featuring a rotating aperture dial and filter slot for the Backscatter Color filter system.

Backscatter Atom Flash & Optical Snoot Combo Package

$898

Meet the Backscatter Atom Flash — a small flash with big power! With a guide number of ƒ28 and a wide, even beam, it’s perfect for everything from wide-angle scenes to detailed macro. Designed to pair with the Optical Snoot OS-2, the Atom Flash delivers pro-level lighting in a compact, travel-ready package.

Shipping Early December

Backscatter Mini Flash 3 Underwater Strobe, OS-1 Snoot, & Color Filter Package

$719

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Mini Flash 3 Strobe
Optical Snoot OS-1
Circular & Oval Aperture Cards
Bold & Pastel Color Filter Set
Mini Flash Filter Holder
OS-1 Snoot Filter Holder

Battery & Charger Not Included

Backscatter Mini Flash 3 & Optical Snoot Combo Package

$649

KEY FEATURES

Automatic TTL For Sony, Olympus & OM System Cameras
Wireless Remote Control
High-Speed Sync
Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
Test Mode & Beacon
Fast Recycle Time
21700 Battery for Long Run Times
Manual Control For All Cameras
Toggle Learning Mode Based on Triggering Needs
Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

Battery & Charger Not Included

International Patents Pending

Backscatter Atom Flash Underwater Strobe AF-1

$749

Shipping Early December

Sea & Sea YS-D130R DS-TTL RC Underwater Strobe

$999

Guide Number: TBD
Beam Angle: 82° / 102° with Diffuser
Number of Flashes: TBD
Recycle time (full): 0.8sec
Color temperature: 5500K
Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

Retra Flash Pro Max II Underwater Strobe & Booster Extended Battery Pack

$2220

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

Backscatter Mini Flash 3 Underwater Strobe MF-3

$499

The Mini Flash 3 is the latest evolution of the world-famous Mini Flash series for macro specialist strobes. It introduces Sony TTL and the option to disable learning mode, while retaining all the same incredible features and full accessory compatibility that made the Mini Flash series a favorite among macro enthusiasts.

Sea & Sea YS-D130R DS-TTL RC Underwater Strobe Pro Package

$1199

Guide Number: TBD
Beam Angle: 82° / 102° with Diffuser
Number of Flashes: TBD
Recycle time (full): 0.8sec
Color temperature: 5500K
Depth rating: 100m / 330ft

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

$2100

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

$1200

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

The ultimate all-in-one strobe and video light for underwater photographers. Combining a powerful ƒ40 flash with a 5,000-lumen video light, it delivers unmatched versatility for both photo and video. Featuring Smart Control Automatic TTL for Sony, Olympus, and OM System cameras, HSS compatibility, and remote control with the Mini Flash 2, Mini Flash 3, and Atom Flash.

Read the full review of the Hybrid Flash

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

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

$848

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

$749

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

$599

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