There are many options on how to trigger your Ikelite DS strobes by electrical sync cord, fiber optic cord, or slave. This quick reference guide helps you navigate the choices to find the right converter for your system.
Why are there so many different converters available for DS strobes?
As camera technology improves, manufacturers modify their flash protocol. For the most accurate exposure and timing it's important that the converter is fine tuned to the camera model you're shooting. Strobes with flash protocols built in typically rely on more generic flash protocols tend to be less accurate and less reliable.
Product Name | # | Type of Connection | Exposure | When to Use |
Fiber Optic Converter for DS Strobes (3rd Gen) | 4401.3 | Fiber Optic | Manual |
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Optical Slave Converter | 4403 | Fiber Optic or Slave | Manual |
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High Sensitivity Optical Slave Converter | 4405 | Fiber Optic or Slave | Manual |
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RC1 TTL Receiver |
4412 | Fiber Optic | TTL or Manual |
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DL1 DS Link Nikon TTL Converter |
46054 46055 |
Sync Cord | TTL or Manual |
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CT1K or CT2K Canon TTL Kit |
46070 46072 |
Sync Cord | TTL or Manual |
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ST1K Sony TTL Kit |
46040 |
Sync Cord | TTL or Manual |
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PT1K Panasonic TTL Kit |
46031 |
Sync Cord | TTL or Manual |
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