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.

Sea & Sea YS-30 Duo Strobe

$415.95

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!! The Sea & Sea YS-30 strobe is one of the smaller and lighter strobes on the market. The Strobe is primarily used for macro photography, and even fill flash situations.

Sea & Sea YS-25 Auto Strobe

$439.95

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!! YS-25AUTO, the new and improved version of the popular YS-25DX, is an ultra compact strobe for digital imaging. it provides automatic light adjustment for perfect illumination every time.

Ikelite DS-50 Substrobe

$400

THIS HOUSING HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED!!! PLEASE SEE THE DS-51 STROBE!!! This new model evolves from the Ikelite SubStrobe 50, but features completely revised electronic circuitry for use with the newest cameras, providing both TTL compatibility and the ability to also provide preflashes when combined with our Remote TTL Sensors.

Sea & Sea YS-25DX Strobe

$395

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!!

Ikelite Substrobe DS-125 kit with Diffuser, cord and arm

$799.95

DISCONTINUED ITEM - Please see our used link for possible availability

Sea & Sea YS-350 TTL/Pro Strobe (Black)

$1375

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!!

Sea & Sea YS-90DX Strobe

$615

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!! This product is no longer in production! The YS-90DX, Sea & Seas latest creation, is quickly becoming a favorite for under water digital photographers. In addition to the same great features as its predecessor, the YS-90, the 90DX has an added power dial for ultimate lighting control.

Sea & Sea YS-15 Auto Strobe

$320

DISCONTINUED ITEM - PLEASE CHECK OUR USED LINK FOR AVAILABILITY!!! An ultra-compact auto-slave strobe designed specifically for digital cameras. The YS-15AUTOsynchronizes with or without an optional fiber-optic cable to your digital camera's built-in flash.

Inon D-2000 S-TTL Underwater Strobe

$439

Highly advanced new generation strobe with multiple flash modes, including S-TTL, External Auto, 13-step Manual & Nikonos TTL. 20 Guide Number (ISO 100, Air x 1 meter; GN=65/feet), 100 degree circular beam, shutter-linked manual ON, auto OFF focus/target light, advanced pre-flash cancel circuitry, compatible with INON Clear Photo System.

Inon Z-240 Underwater Strobe (Type 4)

$539

The Z-240 is INON's flagship model designed for professionals demanding high performance lighting with modern digital camera systems, and film camera systems. The Z-240 provides high performance, innovative features and versatility in a package about one half the size of conventional strobes.

Sea & Sea YS-110 DS-TTL Strobe

$489

DISCONTINUED ITEM - Please see our used link for possible availability. Sea and Sea has a YS-110 alpha strobe available now The YS-110 strobe is packed with ground-breaking features designed for the new age of digital photography. The YS-110 TTL strobe is sure to exceed your expectations.

Subal Strobe Case SN-800 for Nikon SB-800 Strobe

$953.35

Streamlined, lightweight underwater housing forSystem Strobes Nikon SB-80DX, and SB-800. Access to all essential functions by push buttons.Very easy closing with lockable over-centre catches.The domed front port provides the full angle of coverage even underwater.

Sea & Sea YS-27DX Strobe

$349.95

DISCONTINUED ITEM - Please see our used link for possible availability The New YS-27DX strobe is a compact and affordable manual strobe for most digital cameras in the market.

Ikelite Substrobe DS-51

$449.95

The Ikelite DS-51 Substrobe replaces the DS50, which has been a favorite of underwater photographers the world over. In addition to incorporating all the same great features of the DS-50, the DS-51 provides a Manual Exposure Mode with six (6) manual power settings in one-half f-stop increments for precise illumination of subjects underwater.

Ikelite AF35 Autoflash Underwater Strobe Kit

$429.95

The AutoFlash AF35 kit is an effortless and affordable way to add a flash to your point-and-shoot camera system. Everything you need to get started is in the box - just attach it to the bottom of your housing and start taking pictures!

Sea & Sea YS-110 alpha DS-TTL Strobe

$639.95

The YS-110 alpha strobe is packed with ground-breaking features designed for the new age of digital photography. The YS-110 alpha TTL strobe is sure to exceed your expectations.

Sea & Sea TTL YS Converter/N for Nikon

$599.95

Sea & Sea TTL YS Converter/N for Nikon This converter is equipped with a built-in TTL PCB that connects a Nikon digital SLR with SEA&SEA Series-YS strobes and uses the cameras TTL flash adjustment to control the amount of light put out by the strobe.

Sea & Sea YS-17 TTL Strobe

$249.95

The New YS-17 TTL strobe is a compact and affordable strobe suited for most digital cameras out in the market!

Inon S-2000 S-TTL Underwater Strobe

$365

Inon has produced a very small but powerful strobe in the S-2000 model! It measures in at 2.5" width X 3.3" Height X 4.2" Depth.

Ikelite DS161 Substrobe

$1099.95

The DS161 Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of the renowned DS160 with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light. This strobe is everything you need for stunning photos and video.

Nauticam Underwater Strobe R200 Housing for Nikon SB-R200 flash

$570

The NA-R200 housing is for Nikon wireless speedlight SB-R200, which is compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System.

Sea & Sea YS-02 Underwater Strobe

$319.95

The new Sea & Sea YS-02 Strobe features a circular beam angle of 100 degrees x 100 degrees and a guide number of up to 20. The YS-02 is a new compact-type slave strobe that can be used for all applications from wide-angle to macro photography.

Sea & Sea YS-01 Underwater DS-TTL Strobe

$429.95

The new Sea & Sea YS-01 Strobe features a circular beam angle of 100 degrees x 100 degrees and a guide number of up to 20. The YS-01 is a new compact-type slave strobe that can be used for all applications from wide-angle to macro photography.

Olympus UFL-2 Underwater Strobe

$599.99

The UFL-2 is an incredibly light and compact TTL underwater flash that is waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 60 meters. It is specially designed for use with Olympus digital cameras and compatible underwater cases.

Sea & Sea YS-D1 Underwater DS-TTL Strobe

$599.99

The Sea & Sea YS-D1 is the most powerful compact strobe currently available. We have <a href="http://www.backscatter.com/learn/article/article.php?ID=172">tested</a> the YS-D1 against the other strobes currently on the market and the <a href="http://www.backscatter.com/sku/ss-03108a.lasso">YS-250</a> is the only strobe to marginally beat it. With easy to use controls, running on <a href="http://www.backscatter.com/sku/sy-bk-3mcca4ba.lasso">4 AA batteries</a>, and compatibility with both <a href="http://www.backscatter.com/sku/ss-17100.lasso">electronic</a> and <a href="http://www.backscatter.com/sku/ss-50128.lasso">fiber optic</a> sync cables, it is easy to see why the YS-D1 is the new favorite among underwater shooters.

Sea & Sea YS-250 PRO Underwater Strobe

$1069.95

The Sea & Sea YS-250 underwater strobe is one of the brightest strobes on the market. Specially designed for digital photography, the Sea & Sea YS-250 features 12 power level control, a wide warm beam, and a built-in LED target light.

Olympus UFL-1 Underwater Strobe

$269.99

This underwater slave flash requires no cables and enables divers to capture stunning images even in the darkest waters. The UFL-01 is incredibly compact and light weight. It has been designed and specially customized for use with Olympus Digital cameras and Underwater Housings. Waterproof to 40 meters, this underwater flash is one of only a few that allow TTL underwater flash photography in slave mode - ideal for multiple flash applications and single flash macro shots.

Ikelite Underwater Substrobe DS-161 with Li-ion Battery & Charger Set

$1099.95

In a real world, side-by-side comparison, the DS161 remains one of the brightest strobes on the market. More importantly, the quality of light is exceptional due to a round flashtube and reflector designed specifically to delivery the softest, most even coverage possible.

Ikelite Underwater Substrobe DS-160 with Li-ion Battery & Charger Set

$949.95

In a real world, side-by-side comparison, the DS160 remains one of the brightest strobes on the market. More importantly, the quality of light is exceptional due to a round flashtube and reflector designed specifically to delivery the softest, most even coverage possible.

Ikelite Manta Optical TTL Strobe

$599.95

We set out to strip the underwater strobe down to the essence of form + function. To start, we developed Pre-Flash Recognition Technology, giving the strobe a unique ability to automatically adjust to almost any camera's pre-flash sequence or lack of pre-flash. There's no switch or magnet, not even a "set" button for this feature. The Manta can set and reset itself on-the-fly, even if you switch from a pre-flash to a non-preflash mode in-between shots underwater.

Ikelite DS161 Strobe Front

$749.95

This strobe front is compatible with NiCad, NiMH, and Li-ion battery packs as featured on our DS125 and DS160 strobes. Battery pack sold separately.

Ikelite DS160 Strobe Front

$599.95

This strobe front is compatible with NiCad, NiMH, and Li-ion battery packs as featured on our DS125 and DS161 strobes. Battery pack sold separately.

Olympus UFL-3 Underwater Strobe

$499.99

Amazingly compact and so light youll barely notice it, the new UFL-3 underwater flash is a serious tool for serious divers. Waterproof to an incredible 246 feet (75 meters), this adaptable flash is specifically designed to work seamlessly with a number of Olympus camera/underwater housing combinations.

Ikelite AF35 Secondary Strobe Package

$449.95

The AF35's built-in sensor transmits data from the camera's flash to the AF35 strobe, varying the strobe's power automatically to replicate TTL exposure. The AF35 sensor is positioned to provide the most reliable strobe triggering possible without exposed cables which require maintenance and can tangle or break.

Ikelite Underwater Substrobe DS-161 with NiMH Battery & Charger Set

$999.95

The quality of light is exceptional due to a round flash tube and custom powder coated reflector designed specifically to deliver the softest, most even coverage possible. Strobes with a straight flashtube may be capable of high powers, but require the addition of a diffuser to spread out their sharp, rectangular beam pattern and reduce the harsh hot spot. The DS161 beam is designed to be perfectly soft and wide spread through its reflector design, and is capable of providing you the coverage and power you want and avoiding the one f/stop loss caused by adding a diffuser.

Ikelite Underwater Substrobe DS-161 with Li-ion Battery & Charger Set (2nd Gen)

$1199.95

The quality of light is exceptional due to a round flash tube and custom powder coated reflector designed specifically to deliver the softest, most even coverage possible. Strobes with a straight flash tube may be capable of high powers, but require the addition of a diffuser to spread out their sharp, rectangular beam pattern and reduce the harsh hot spot. With the 2nd. Generation, state of the art Li-ion battery technology, produces over 450 full power flashes at an unprecedented 1.4 second recycle time.

Ikelite DS160 Underwater Strobe with Li-Ion 2nd Gen. Battery & Charger

$1049.95

The DS160 quality of light is exceptional due to a round flash tube and custom powder coated reflector designed specifically to deliver the softest, most even coverage possible. State of the art Li-ion battery technology produces over 450 full power flashes at an unprecedented 1.4 second recycle time. Ikelite's proprietary quick-release toggle system attaches the battery pack with ease and confidence, making a flooded battery virtually impossible.

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

$299.95

As the YS-03 has been designed to mimic the light intensity of the camera's built-in flash, it is not necessary to manually adjust output. The YS-03 is compatible with any camera with a pre-flash and that has a TTL flash exposure function, regardless of make.

Ikelite Underwater Substrobe DS-160 with NiMH Battery & Charger Set

$849.95

The DS160 combines power with wide angle coverage to give you the most bang for your buck. The quality of light is exceptional due to a round flash tube and custom powder coated reflector designed specifically to deliver the softest, most even coverage possible. Strobes with a straight flashtube may be capable of high powers, but require the addition of a diffuser to spread out their sharp, rectangular beam pattern and reduce the harsh hot spot.

Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash

$299.99

<ul> <li>Topside Strobe, Not for Underwater Use</li> <li>Compact, Portable & Indispensable</li> <li>Simple Advancements for Enhanced Results</li> <li>Natural Color and Even Illumination Made Simple</li> <li>More Control for Critical Lighting</li> </ul>

Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash

$599.99

<ul> <li>Topside Strobe, not to be used underwater</li> <li>Radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting</li> <li>Flash cooling system</li> <li>Streamlined access to your frequently used functions</li> <li>Compatible with Optical Control Speedlights</li> </ul>

Ikelite Substrobe DS161 Underwater Strobe

$799

The DS160 series strobes are specifically designed for underwater use to provide the most colorful and natural wide angle lighting on the market. A professional grade round xenon flash tube and powder coated reflector produce perfectly a soft, stunningly warm 4800K light.

Ikelite Substrobe DS160 Underwater Strobe

$799

Sea & Sea YS-D2J Underwater DS-TTL Strobe

$689.95

<ul> <li>Guide Number 32</li> <li>Beam Angle Up to 120°</li> <li>4x AA Batteries</li> <li>1-inch Ball Mount Included</li> <li>Fiber Optic and Electronic Sync Ready</li> </ul>

Retra Flash Underwater Strobe

$819.99

<ul> <li>Retra Flash with connector of choice</li> <li>2 year Retra Warranty</li> <li>1-inch Mounting ball</li> <li>Wide angle diffuser</li> <li>Neoprene protector</li> <li>Bayonet Mount for LSD & Diffusers</li> </ul>

Kraken Weefine Underwater Ring Light 3000

$349

<ul> <li>Lumens: 1800 Constant 3000 max Burst</li> <li>90° Beam Angle</li> <li>67mm Thread</li> <li>Depth Rating: 330ft/100m </li> </ul>

Inon Z330 Underwater Strobe

$650

<ul> <li>Guide Number 33</li> <li>110° Angle of Coverage without Diffuser</li> <li>Robust & Durable Construction Against Heat</li> <li>Bundled Rotatable Light Shade helps prevent backscatter</li> <li>220lm Target Light</li></ul>

iDive Symbiosis 4K Underwater Strobe & Video Light System

$875

<ul> <li>Video Light 10 Steps Brightness Control</li> <li>Strobe Guide Number 32</li> <li>4,000 Lumen Video Light</li> <li>Synchronizing Learning</li> </ul>

iDive Symbiosis 2K Underwater Strobe & Video Light System

$699

<ul> <li>Video Light 10 Steps Brightness Control</li> <li>Strobe Guide Number 32</li> <li>2,000 Lumen Video Light</li> <li>Synchronizing Learning</li> </ul>

Inon D200 Underwater Strobe

$500

<ul> <li>Guide Number 20</li> <li>110° Angle of Coverage</li> <li>Robust & Durable Construction Against Heat</li> <li>Bundled Rotatable Light Shade helps prevent backscatter</li> </ul>