DS161 Movie Substrobe
For over 30 years Ikelite has been the leader of innovation of underwater strobe lighting. We are proud to introduce the first strobe that meets the challenge presented by today's sophisticated "hybrid" cameras.

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

Strobe Coverage

Professional photographers all over the world prefer the wide and even coverage of our specially made circular flashtubes. The slightly warm color temperature provides rich, natural tones for beautiful macro, portraits and landscapes.

Strobe Compatibility

The DS161 Movie Substrobe 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.

Strobe Power

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. Number of flashes per full charge will increase dramatically in most cases when using in TTL mode with a compatible camera system. The powerful DS161 is adjustable in 10 half-stop increments for precise control over your exposure when used in manual mode.

Movie Light Coverage

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.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Battery Pack	....... NiMH module
Weight	....... 1.3 kg (2.75 lb)
Size	....... 9.6 cm dia x 17.9 cm
	....... 3.75" dia x 7"
Depth Rating	....... 90m - 300 feet
S t r o b e
Energy Rating	....... 160 watt-sec
Recycle Time	....... 1.5 sec
Angle of Coverage	....... 90 degrees
	....... 100 degrees with diffuser
Guide # (ISO 100) feet	....... 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
M o v i e
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