Buying Guides

Dive into Savings: Ikelite Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale 2024

Now is the ONLY time of the year to save on the underwater camera system that you’ve been dreaming of. Save hundreds of dollars on a new housing for your full frame mirrorless camera or treat yours...

The Holiday Gift Guide for Underwater Photographers 2024

Looking to surprise your favorite underwater photographer or just want to curate your own holiday wishlist? We’ve got a list of the hottest items to fit any budget and any level of photographer.

My Micronesian Ikelite System for Canon R5 // David Fleetham's Underwater Photography Gear [VIDEO]

As one of the most published underwater photographers in history, David Fleetham knows a thing or two about setting up a camera system to shoot below the surface. He breaks down what's in his gear ...

Avoid Reflections with the FCON-T02 Fisheye Lens and OM System TG-7, Olympus TG-6 [VIDEO]

Shooting the FCON-T02 behind a dome port underwater is amazing for wide angle scenes but can create some challenges with unwanted reflections. Learn two simple ways to avoid lens flare when shootin...

My South African Ikelite System for Sony a1 // Logan Wood's Underwater Photo Gear [VIDEO]

Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood traveled to the opposite end of the World to photograph the South African kelp forests and sardine run with Ambassador Jacques de Vos. Find out what he packed to c...

Building a Spare Parts Kit for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

Many of us are traveling thousands of miles to capture some of the most unique photographic experiences on Earth. A well-built spare parts kit can make the difference between successful diving and ...

Ikelite DS232 Strobe Features // The ULTIMATE Strobe with Video Light All-In-One [VIDEO]

There’s only one strobe in the world that combines a high power flash, bright video light, and legendary reliability. Jean Rydberg does a deep dive on the DS232 - the ultimate all-around strobe for...

Bryant Turffs' Set-Up Tips // Ikelite Underwater Housing for Canon R7 [VIDEO]

Bryant Turffs walks you through how he assembles Canon R7 system to shoot super wide angle with the Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye lens and dual DS232 hybrid strobes with built-in video lights. 

Diving the Galapagos with the Canon R8: Why You Need a Small Camera to Dive in Current

Strong currents in Galapagos means thriving marine life but challenging diving conditions. Enjoy your experience and capture lifelong memories with the right camera for the conditions.

Ikelite DS160 II Strobe Features // The Most Reliable Underwater Strobe on Earth! [VIDEO]

Find out why the most published underwater photographers in the world have come to rely on the DS160 strobe.

Ikelite DS230 Strobe Features // The Perfect Wide Angle Strobe? [VIDEO]

The DS230 is the ultimate choice for industry-leading quality of light and speed. Find out what else makes the DS230 a top choice among underwater photography professionals.

Rectilinear vs Fisheye Lenses for Underwater Wide Angle Photography [VIDEO]

Steve Miller walks you through the differences between rectilinear and fisheye lenses and how those differences will impact your underwater photography.

Ikelite DS51 II Strobe Features // For Macro and Wide Angle Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

The DS51 II is the perfect choice for shooters looking for a compact, lightweight strobe option. Learn more about what makes the DS51 the go-to choice for underwater photographers.

My Floridian Ikelite System // Bryant Turffs' Underwater Photography Gear [VIDEO]

Bryant Turffs breaks down his choice of underwater housing, strobes, and accessories that take him from Blue Heron Bridge to the Everglades and everywhere in between.

Underwater Macro and Wide Angle with Compact DS51 II Strobes

Professional quality strobes have been a mainstay in our gear bag. But the camera manufacturers keep giving us better and better reasons to downsize our systems. Is the compact DS51 II strobe the a...

Mixing Different Sized Strobes for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

Many underwater shooters start with a compact strobe and later want to add a professional grade strobe to their system. And that’s totally OK. 

Norway Expedition Gear Packing // Underwater & Topside Camera Rigs [VIDEO]

Logan walks through all the equipment he brought to film orcas in the Arctic Circle alongside Ambassador Jacques de Vos.

Add a Handle & Stabilizing Tray to your Olympus PT-059 Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Logan Wood shows you how to attach a stabilizing Tray and Handle to your Olympus PT-059 underwater housing. This will make your housing more ergonomic and allow you to attach accessories like an Ik...

My Arctic Ikelite System // Jacques de Vos' Underwater Housing Gear [VIDEO]

When freediving with orcas near the Arctic Circle, it's important to have equipment that works. Jacques de Vos shows you how he sets up his Canon EOS R5 inside of an Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing.

Sony a7C II & a7CR // DL vs DLM Ikelite Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

There is a in important decision to be made when you get ready to invest in a housing for Sony a7C II or a7CR cameras: DL or DLM/A? We walk you through the differences and give you the information ...