Strobes
Strobes are external flash units designed for underwater housings. They restore colour, improve contrast and add controlled bursts of light for photography under water. Do you need help choosing the right underwater strobe light? Use our buying guide!
AOI UIS-P1 Ultra InTeLi Strobe€895.00 €739.67In stockThis compact innovative new strobe features a ring flash tube, COB light and supports both Sony TTL and OM System RC and manual exposure. Learn More
Backscatter Hybrid Flash Underwater Strobe HF-1Special Price €989.00 €817.36 Regular Price €1,089.00In stockThe Backscatter hybrid flash HF1 is a new wide angle strobe with all the great features of the MF-2 strobe, RC, HSS and remote capabilities with a max guide number of 40 and a 5000 lumen video light. The HF-1 strobe / video light is very popular.
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INON S-220 S-TTL underwater strobeSpecial Price €395.00 €326.45 Regular Price €469.00In stockSuceder of the very popular INON S-2000 underwater strobe: INON S-220.
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AOI Q1 Ultra Compact Strobe (UCS-Q1) Black€299.00 €247.11In stockNew manual compact underwater strobe. The UCS-Q1 Black strobe has a guide number of 22 and a wide coverage of 85 degree with diffuser.
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AOI Q1RC Ultra Compact Strobe with RC TTL (UCS-Q1RC) - Black€429.00 €354.55In stockThis newest model of the Q1 strobe is now equipped with TTL and RC function! So this wanted ultra compact strobe model is now really indispensable! This strobe has a GuideNumber of 22 and a beam angle of 85°.
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Ikelite DS162 Strobe + video light NIMH (EURO) #40162EU€1,450.00 €1,198.35Not available anymore !Professional underwaterstrobe with a videolight of 2500 Lumen and a fast recycle time. Perfect for macro and wide-angle shoots.
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Retra Flash Pro Max underwater strobeSpecial Price €1,499.00 €1,238.84 Regular Price €1,770.00Not available anymore !Retra Flash Pro Max is the newest Retra high-end underwater strobe. The centrepiece of the Pro Max is the backlit LCD display that shows you all necessary information in one spot.
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Ikelite DS230 strobe + modeling light NIMH (EURO) #40230EU€1,450.00 €1,198.35In stockThe newest underwater strobe from Ikelite. With a cover angle of 120° and 213 Ws power!
- Professional quality light for wide angle and macro
- 205 lumen LED focuslight
- Over 15% lighter than aluminum body strobes
WeeFine strobe with 3000 lumen video light [WFS07] - Black€599.00 €495.04Not available anymore !The ideal combination for the underwater photographer/videographer! Manual, GN16 and 3000 lumen video light in a handy and compact design.
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Underwater strobes for photography rigs
Underwater strobes connect to camera housings via arms and clamps, providing artificial light where natural illumination fades. They restore colour and detail at depth, essential for achieving accurate tones and sharp focus in underwater photography.
Function and setup
A strobe produces a controlled flash in synchrony with the camera shutter. Models vary in power, recycle time and beam angle. Most units support manual or TTL exposure control and can be triggered optically or via sync cables. Mounting arms—either ball or flex—allow precise positioning to avoid backscatter and achieve even lighting.
Choosing the right strobe
The ideal strobe depends on subject distance, camera system and diving depth. Popular models from AOI, INON and Sea&Sea offer reliable performance for both macro and wide-angle setups. Accessories such as diffusers, optical cables and snoots help adjust softness and light direction.
Our detailed blog “Best underwater strobes for underwater photography” explains key differences between models and guides you to the best option for your setup.
- TTL and manual exposure control options
- Power output suitable for macro or wide-angle scenes
- Compatible with optical and sync-cable triggers
- Adjustable arms and clamps for flexible positioning
- Expandable with diffusers, snoots and fibre cables


