Ikelite has announced new versions of their DS strobes. The DS230 offers 213Ws of power and has an integrated 2500 lumen video light. Its video light is shared with the DS162, which has 160Ws of power while the DS160 II has the same strobe output, without the video light. Lastly, the DS51 II has 50 Ws of output. All the new strobes feature improved recycling times, have redesigned controls, and triggering is via either the Ikelite ICS-5 electrical plug or an optional fiber optic converter.

Battery packs are backward compatible with previous models.

The DS230 and DS 162 will both ship in February 2022, with prices to be confirmed. The DS160 II and DS51 II will ship in late December 2021, priced at $995 and $495 respectively.

Ikelite has added a page detailing the new features, along with the video below:

DS230 Specifications

Full details on Ikelite’s website

• Depth rating: 100 meters (330 feet)
• Power: 4 to 213 Ws
• Coverage angle: 120º without diffuser
• Power Control: 10 stops in 1/2-stop increments
• Video/modeling light: 2500 lumen COB LED with low/medium/high/SOS power settings
• Color temperature: Daylight 5000K
• Guide number at 1m (ISO 100): 32 full power
• Flashes per charge: 300 to thousands dependent on power setting
• Recycle time: 0.1 to 1.2 seconds dependent on power setting
• Electrical sync connection: Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
• Battery: 7.2V 3300mAh NiMH rechargeable
• Dimensions: 91 mm diameter x 179 mm length (3.6” x 7”)
• Weight with battery: 1243 grams (2.7 pounds)
• Buoyancy: Slightly negative in salt water

DS 162 Specifications

Full details on Ikelite’s website

• Depth rating: 100 meters (330 feet)
• Power: 4 to 160 Ws
• Coverage angle: 110º with included diffuser
• Power Control: 10 stops in 1/2-stop increments
• Video/modeling light: 2500 lumen COB LED with low/medium/high/SOS power settings
• Color temperature: 4800K
• Guide number at 1m (ISO 100): 24 full power
• Flashes per charge: 300 to thousands dependent on power setting
• Recycle time: 0.1 to 1.0 seconds dependent on power setting
• Electrical sync connection: Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
• Battery: 7.2V 3300mAh NiMH rechargeable
• Dimensions: 91 mm diameter x 179 mm length (3.6” x 7”)
• Weight with battery: 1243 grams (2.7 pounds)
• Buoyancy: Slightly negative in salt water

DS160 II Specifications

Full details on Ikelite’s website

• Depth rating: 100 meters (330 feet)
• Power: 4 to 160 Ws
• Coverage angle: 110º with included diffuser
• Power control: 10 stops in 1/2-stop increments
• Modeling light: 205 lumen LED
• Color temperature: 4800K
• Guide number at 1m (ISO 100): 24 full power
• Flashes per charge: 300 to thousands dependent on power setting
• Recycle time: 0.1 to 1.0 seconds dependent on power setting
• Electrical sync connection: Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
• Battery: 7.2V 3300mAh NiMH rechargeable
• Dimensions: 91 mm diameter x 179 mm length (3.6” x 7”)
• Weight with battery: 1243 grams (2.7 pounds)
• Buoyancy: Slightly negative in salt water

DS51 Specifications

Full details on Ikelite’s website

• Depth rating: 100 meters (330 feet)
• Power: 1 to 50 Ws
• Coverage angle: 80º with included diffuser
• Power control: 6 stops in 1/2-stop increments
• Color temperature: 5700K
• Guide number at 1m (ISO 100): 17 full power
• Flashes per charge: 300 to 1000 dependent on power setting
• Recycle time: 0.1 to 3.5 seconds dependent on power setting
• Electrical sync connection: Ikelite ICS 5-pin bulkhead
• Battery: 4 AA cell alkaline, NiMH, or NiCad (not included)
• Dimensions: 81 mm diameter x 119 mm length (3.2” x 4.7”)
• Weight: 443 grams (0.97 pounds) without batteries or mount
• Buoyancy: Neutral in fresh water