DS51 II 50Ws TTL Underwater Strobe
Compact, lightweight and affordable power for any camera system.
If size and weight are your primary deciding factors, the DS51 II is for you. The DS51 II is one of the smallest and lightest strobes in its class weighing in at less than one pound (443g) per strobe. The compact size makes it simple to position the strobe for macro, super macro, and close focus wide angle.
Power for situations where compact size and weight are critical
There’s a simple rule to underwater lighting: more is better. A fast and powerful strobe is the easiest way to improve your underwater photos.
Controls | |
Strobe Connector
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Ikelite Bulkhead |
Port Mount
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None |
Accessory Port
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5700K |
Depth Rating
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330 feet (100 meters) |
Weight
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15 oz |
Dimensions
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3.2″ diameter x 4.7″ length (81 x 119 mm) |
Instruction Manual
Taken with DS Strobes underwater
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Ergonomics
When used in TTL mode together with a compatible TTL converter, your camera will meter the scene and adjust strobe power automatically.
True TTL Exposure
The advantages of TTL metering are far greater than simply variable flash output. TTL improves recycle time, enables burst shooting, and saves battery life of both your camera and your strobe. TTL is critical when shooting fast-moving subjects both large and small.
The DS51 II supports a wide variety of triggering methods to fit virtually any application in, out of, and around the water.
Trigger the DS51 II directly from your camera using either an electrical sync cord with ICS-5 plug or by adding an optional fiber optic converter. The DS51 II supports exposure communication with most popular camera models using our line of high-accuracy TTL converters.
Remote triggering is supported by both optional extension cords and/or optical slave converter. Position your strobes at a distance from your camera for a variety of creative lighting set-ups including cave lighting, off-camera wreck lighting, and pool studio photography.
When using an optical slave or fiber optic trigger, each strobe needs its own triggering device. When using a DS Link TTL Converter, connect two strobes using a dual Y-shaped sync cord.
If you’re unsure which connection is right for you, reach out to us for the right advice. We’ll need to know the make and model of camera and housing you’re shooting along with your shooting location and subject matter.
We have the longest track record in the design and manufacture of professional strobe lighting for underwater use. We offer the only underwater strobes designed and manufactured in the USA and distributed worldwide to over 95 countries.