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  • Ikelite Releases OM System TG-7 Housing and Ecko Strobe Kits

    Ikelite Releases OM System TG-7 Housing and Ecko Strobe Kits


    Underwater Housing, OM System Tough TG-7 Camera and Ecko Strobes Wide Angle Kit

     

    Following the launch of its Ecko DS and Ecko Fiber strobes, Ikelite has launched two new kits bundling the fiber-optically triggered model. The kits combine the OM System Tough TG-7 camera, housing, one or two strobes, and various accessories.

    The “Wide Angle Kit” (see above) comprises the camera, housing with dome port, Olympus FCON-T02 fisheye lens, tray with dual handles, two Ecko Fiber strobes, strobe arms, and fiber-optic cords—everything you need to shoot a large variety of subjects, from macro to wide angle. The six-inch dome even makes it possible to shoot splits.

    The “Deluxe Kit” (see below) consists of the camera, housing, tray with single handle, Ecko Fiber strobe, strobe arm, and fiber-optic cord. With this housing, Ikelite gives you the option of adding the FCON-T02 lens and dome port later—and, of course, a second strobe if desired.

    Available from Ikelite, the “Wide Angle Kit” currently retails for $2,825, while the “Deluxe Kit” costs $1,645—the former giving you a $160 discount, the latter saving you almost $90. Similar—but more expensive—kits bundling Ikelite’s DS51 II strobe are no longer available, as the DS51 II has been discontinued. The DS160 II and DS162 have also been discontinued—replaced by the new DS165 and RC165.

    Underwater Housing, OM System Tough TG-7 Camera and Ecko Strobe Deluxe Kit

     


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  • Ikelite Unveils Ecko DS and Ecko Fiber Strobes





    Entry-level strobe offers 50Ws of power, a 140-degree beam when using diffusers, and comes in both fiber-optic and electrical versions



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  • Ikelite Unveils DS165 and RC165 Strobes

    Ikelite Unveils DS165 and RC165 Strobes

    Left: DS165. Right: RC165

     

    Ikelite has announced two new additions to its strobe lineup—the DS165 and RC165. And as you probably already noticed, only one of them, the DS165, is triggered the conventional way for Ikelite strobes—electrically. The other, the RC165, is a surprising—but many will say, welcome—departure into the world of fiber-optic triggering. While the U.S. company has offered fiber-optic triggering solutions in the past, these have been in the form of receivers that convert the electrical bulkhead to a fiber-optic connection. This is the first time Ikelite is offering a strobe with fiber-optic connectivity built in.

    In Ikelite’s blog post on the RC165, the company says “this next generation of 165-series strobes is an improved upon and refined version of our famous DS160 II.” The power of the RC165 isn’t explicitly stated, but as an upgrade from the the DS160 II, the new strobe presumably offers the same 160Ws maximum power. Other specs are stated: Ikelite says the RC165 offers a “significantly wider 120º angle of coverage” (without the need for a diffuser), comparing favorably with the 110-degree beam angle with diffuser of the DS160 II. At 5000K, the RC165’s stated color temperature is also a little different to the 4800K color temperature of the DS160 II. Otherwise, the controls on the new strobe are identical to those on the DS160 II: Expect manual control across 10 stops in 1/2-stop increments.

    Left: DS165. Right: RC165

     

    As you’d expect, given Ikelite’s long history as TTL pioneers, it’s the strobe’s TTL capabilities that the company is giving the most emphasis. The RC165 supports TTL operation with compatible OM System, Olympus, and Panasonic cameras when firing the built-in flash in “RC” mode, and with compatible Canon cameras when using Ikelite’s TT5 Canon TTL Transmitter. The TT5 supports switching between TTL and manual strobe exposure using the camera’s flash menu, as well as rear/second curtain sync. Ikelite has promised TTL transmitters for Sony and Nikon systems are coming soon.

    Current compatible Ikelite housings for OM System and Olympus cameras include those for the OM System TG-7, Olympus TG-3/TG-4/TG-5/TG-6 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. Various non-Ikelite housings are also compatible, such as Olympus or Nauticam housings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with FL-LM3 flash; Nauticam housings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark I to Mark IV; and Olympus, Nauticam, Isotta or Recsea housings for the Olympus TG-5, TG-6 or OM System TG-7.

    In its blog post, Ikelite is careful not to overstate the benefits of fiber-optic connections, writing, “Fiber optic cords are not more reliable than electrical cords, but they may be more convenient.” And for anyone who isn’t bothered by the added O-ring maintenance associated with electrical triggering, the company has you covered with the DS165, which has all the same specs as the RC165, except the fiber-optic port is replaced with Ikelite’s conventional electrical bulkhead. Is the “165-series” the first of many to be offered in both fiber-optic and electrical versions? Is Ikelite slowly but surely going fiber-only? Only time will tell!

    Shipping now from retailers such as Backscatter, the RC165 and DS165 are both priced at $995.

     

    Left: DS165. Right: RC165

     

    RC165

     






     

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  • Ikelite Announces “Deluxe Version” Fixed Port Housings for Sony a6700 with Power Zoom 16–50mm Lens

    Ikelite Announces “Deluxe Version” Fixed Port Housings for Sony a6700 with Power Zoom 16–50mm Lens


    Ikelite Announces “Deluxe Version” Fixed Port Housings for Sony a6700 with Power Zoom 16–50mm Lens

    Ikelite has released two “deluxe versions” of its housing for the Sony a6700 featuring a fixed flat port with standard 67mm threads. The housings, which specifically accommodate the camera with the Sony E PZ 16–50mm f/3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached, are designed for use with macro and wide-angle wet lenses with 67mm threads—in much the same way as you would shoot with a compact camera underwater. To make it easier to attach heavier wide-angle lenses, Ikelite recommends using a compatible 67mm-to-bayonet adapter.

    The two housing configurations are as follows: The 200FP/T housing bundles the Sony a6700 housing with the Dual Tray with Dual Handles, Trigger Extensions, Vacuum System, a spare O-ring, and TTL circuitry. The built-in TTL electronics mean that you just need to add a single sync cord or a dual sync cord and one or two compatible Ikelite DS strobes, respectively.

    By contrast, the 200FP/F housing bundles the Sony a6700 housing with the Dual Tray with Dual Handles, Trigger Extensions, Vacuum System, a spare O-ring, and a built-in Fiber Optic Transmitter. The transmitter attaches to the camera’s hotshoe and translates its flash signals to LED pulses that can be read by compatible strobes by manufacturers such as Inon, Sea&Sea, Retra, Weefine, Kraken, AOI, and Backscatter. Strobes can only be used in manual mode.

    Available now from retailers such as Backscatter, the 200FP/T housing is priced at $1,690, while the 200FP/F housing costs $1,715.



     


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  • Ikelite Announces Housing for the Nikon Z5 II

    Ikelite Announces Housing for the Nikon Z5 II


    Ikelite has announced its housing for the Nikon Z5 II. The second-generation entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera is a significant step up from its predecessor. The 24MP backside-illuminated sensor is paired with Nikon’s latest EXPEED 7 processing engine, promising excellent low-light performance and doubling the burst shooting speed with the manual shutter—11fps with full AF/AE compared to the 4.5fps of the Z5. In addition, unlike its predecessor, the Z5 II can shoot 4K/30p video with no crop.

    With its housing, Ikelite aims to get the most out of the new camera. As well as the company’s signature ABS-PC body with transparent back, Dry Lock (DL) port system, and oversized control levers for shutter release and autofocus, the housing can accommodate Ikelite’s USB Charging and Data Transfer Bulkhead, meaning you never have to take the camera out of the housing. Needless to say, if you want to be able to switch between TTL and manual strobe exposure on the fly, you have the option of adding the DL1 DS Link TTL Converter—and a couple of DS strobes.

    Available from retailers such as Backscatter, Ikelite’s Nikon Z5 II housing is priced at $1,895.

     


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    PRODUCT INFORMATION

    SKU: 71075

    200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon Z5 II Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    A full featured and durable waterproof housing for Nikon Z5 II mirrorless digital cameras. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, and any application in or around the water.

    $ 1,895.00

    View Port Chart (PDF)

    • Controls: Controls are provided for everything except Joystick up/down/left/right, Fn1, Fn2, Diopter adjustment dial, or DOF button

    • Strobe Connector: Ikelite Bulkhead with Manual Hotshoe

    • Port Mount: DL (Dry Lock)

    • Accessory Port: M16 Thread

    • Depth Rating: 200 feet (60 meters)

    • Weight: 4.7 lb

    • Dimensions: 8.75 x 6.875 x 6.5″ (220 x 175 x 165 mm)

    • Rear O-Ring: 0132.59

    • Front O-Ring: 0132.45

    Pre-Dive Checks

    There is no greater assurance than being able to see your camera and o-ring seal through the back of the housing. Our signature open-groove design suspends the rear o-ring in a natural position that is easier to maintain and more reliable than forcing the o-ring into a channel. Once the housing is closed you can see the o-ring form a solid, waterproof seal.

    We recommend using a pump with gauge to pull a vacuum on the housing and check for leaks prior to entering the water.

    Construction

    Our specially formulated ABS-PC blend housing is highly durable yet significantly lighter than aluminum. The light color keeps your camera cooler when shooting in warm, sunny environments.

    Lens Support

    Ikelite lens ports are the lightest on the market, yet robust and capable of standing up to rough surf.

    We support a wide variety of lenses. Most popular zoom lenses and select focus rings can be engaged using simple gearing that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. Zoom and focus gears differ depending on which lens you are using.

    Lens ports and zoom gears sold separately. Refer to the appropriate port chart for compatibility information.

    Wi-Fi Transfer

    Use the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi feature to download photos to another device without removing the camera from the housing. The Wi-Fi feature is only usable above water within close proximity to the connected device.

    Compatibility

    Unless otherwise noted, this housing does not accommodate the use of add-on grips, battery grips, eyepieces, LCD covers, or other accessories.

    Differences in lens and control placement prevent other camera models from being used in or adapted to this housing. We are not aware of any other models which may be used in or adapted to this housing.

    In the Box

    • Housing

    • Rear O-ring # 0132.59 (installed)

    • Front O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)

    • Zoom Gear Retainer # 75900 (installed)

    • Port Hole Cover # 0200.92 (installed)

    • Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)

    • Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.67 (installed)

    • Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06

    • .050″ Hex Key # 0945.11

    • 1/16″ Hex Key # 0945.16

    • Silicone Lubricant 1cc tube





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