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Strobe head only
Land: 76' (23.2 m) at ISO 100
Underwater: 38' (11.6 m) at ISO 100
160 watt-sec
90½
100½ with diffuser
300' / 91.4 m
TTL, Full, 9 fractional powers in 1/2-stop increments
TTL, manual
Built-in 5.0 W LED video light
Brightness: 500 lumens
Coverage angle: 45½
Color Temperature: 5000K
Burn Time: 8.0 hr at full intensity
Modes: Full, 9 fractional powers, SOS
4800 K
1.4 sec (shorter in fractional power settings)
Approx. 450
Ikelite ICS-5 Bulkhead
Convert bulkhead to fiber optic cable port for manual exposure only via #4401 Fiber Optic Adapter
Approximately neutral in saltwater
Battery (not included):
Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Type: NiMH
Output voltage: 7.4 V
Capacity: 4500 mAh
Recharge Time: 5.0 hr
O-ring: #0132.36
Smart charger (not included):
Input voltage: 100-240 V
Includes AC adapters for USA, Europe, United Kingdom and Australia
Main unit (Dia. x L): 3.75 x 7.0" / 9.5 x 17.8 cm
Charger: 2.7 x 4.1 x 1.5" / 6.9 x 10.4 x 3.8 cm
Main unit: 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg
Battery: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg
Charger: 12 oz / 340.2 g
The Ikelite DS161 Underwater Strobe Front Section without Battery Pack or Charger is compatible with NiCad, NiMH and Li-ion battery packs as featured on Ikelite DS125 and DS160 strobes. Battery pack sold separately.
The DS161 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. When combined with a compatible Ikelite TTL system or film TTL system, the DS161 automatically adjusts brightness to provide perfect exposure whether you're shooting macro, portrait or wide angle.
Instead of a simple focus light, the DS161 includes a super even, 500 lumen video light. The light is suitable for close-up, macro, portrait and wide angle fill-in work or as a focus assist light. Output is adjustable in 10 brightness settings plus an SOS mode for emergency situations. Automatic shut-off when the flash fire ensures that the video light will have no undesired effects on still photos.
A battery pack is required for operation of this strobe front. Battery pack sold separately. Use only working Ikelite Li-ion (Product Number 4067), NiMH (Product Number 4066.5), or NiCad (Product Number 4066) battery packs. Please note that older battery packs may not provide optimal number of flashes per charge or recycle times. Proprietary quick-release toggle system attaches the battery pack with ease and confidence, making a flooded battery virtually impossible. The size of the DS161 is uniquely balanced to its weight to provide near neutral buoyancy in salt water.