The DS161 Video Strobe is the first strobe that meets the challenge presented by today's sophisticated "hybrid" cameras, combining all of the functionality of the renowned Ikelite DS160 Digital Strobe with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light. This strobe is everything you need for stunning photos and video.

The DS161 recycles in a quick 1.5 sec from full discharge. When fired at a fractional power — whether in TTL or manual mode — the strobe recycles virtually instantaneously. The DS161 Video Strobe is compatible with all Ikelite TTL systems and current digital cameras, as well as all older TTL film cameras including the Nikonos system. A variety of sync cords, sensors, and TTL adapters are available to connect to almost any camera system currently on the market.

Three super-bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical element to provide 45 degrees angle of coverage free of hotspots. The daylight balanced color temperature brings out true, natural colors with or without the use of a color correcting filter. Custom circuitry and highly efficient drivers provide 5 hours of continuous burn time on a fully charged battery with no waning effects. Continuous use of the light at full power reduces number of full power flashes by less than 15%.

Includes rechargeable barrery pack and diffuser.

Specifications 

Battery Pack ....... NiMH module

Weight ....... 2.75 lb (1.3 kg)

Size ....... 3.75" dia x 7" (9.6 cm dia x 17.9 cm)

Depth Rating ....... 300 ft (90 m)

Strobe 

Energy Rating ....... 160 watt-sec

Recycle Time ....... 1.5 sec

Angle of Coverage ....... 90 degrees (100 degrees with diffuser)

Guide # (ISO 100) ft. ....... 76 surface - 38 underwater

Guide # meters ....... 24 surface - 12 underwater

Color Temperature ....... 4800 degrees Kelvin

Full Power Flashes ....... 225 flashes per full charge

Firing Modes ....... TTL, Full, 9 fractional powers

Video 

Movie Light....... 15-watt LED

Angle of Coverage....... 45 degrees

Brightness....... 500 lumens

Color Temperature....... 5000-5500K

Burn Time....... 5 hours at max intensity

Power Settings....... Full, 9 fractional powers, SOS