The Ikelite Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2) is a compact, independently sealed device designed to replace the traditional flash bulkhead in Ikelite DL and DLM underwater housings. This transmitter enables reliable fiber optic triggering of compatible underwater strobes, enhancing the versatility and performance of your underwater photography setup.
Key Features
- High-Speed Burst Shooting: When paired with Ikelite DS160, DS161, DS162, DS230, or DS232 strobes and the High Sensitivity Optical Converter #4405, the transmitter supports high frame rate burst shooting, ensuring you capture fast-moving subjects with precision.
- Efficient Power Management: Powered by two CR2032 lithium batteries (not included), the transmitter features a built-in power save mode to prolong battery life. With average use, you can expect at least a week of diving before needing to replace the batteries. It's advisable to carry spare batteries during your diving trips.
- Depth Rating: Engineered for durability, the transmitter is depth-rated to 330 feet (100 meters), making it suitable for a wide range of diving environments.
Compatibility
- Housing Compatibility:
- All Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housings*
- All Ikelite 50DL Underwater Housings*
- Ikelite 200DLM Underwater Housings* for cameras with an electrical flash hotshoe EXCEPT for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, IV # 69531
- Not designed for use with other manufacturers' housings
Housings manufactured before January 1, 2025 (Serial # below 81200) need a new hotshoe to be compatible with this converter. For more details, see the hotshoe compatibility table above.
- Strobe Compatibility:
- Ikelite DS-series strobes combined with Optical Converter # 4405
- - INON S-2000, D-2000, Z-240, Z-330
- - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, MF-2
- - Backscatter Hybrid Flash HF-1
- - SEA&SEA YS-01, YS-D2, YS-D3, YS-D3 II
- - Symbiosis SS-2
- - Retra Underwater Flash
- - Weefine WFS07
- - Kraken Hydra 15000
For underwater photographers seeking a reliable and efficient solution for fiber optic strobe triggering, the Ikelite Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2) offers enhanced performance and ease of use, ensuring you capture stunning images in various underwater conditions.