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Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable for Housings with Sea&Sea/Olympus Type Connection

BH #IK4501 • MFR #4501
3 reviews
Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable for Housings with Sea&Sea/Olympus Type Connection
Key Features
  • Connects Strobes to Underwater Housings
This Coiled Fiber Optic Cable from Ikelite connects an external strobe flash to an underwater camera housing with a Sea&Sea or Olympus type fiber optic connection. Multi-core construction allows for optimal signal transmission, and a molded covering provides built-in strain relief, minimizing the risk of damage to the cable's core when it is bent. Additionally, the coiling of the cable's middle section enables flexible length and reduces the likelihood of snagging when the cable is slack.
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Ikelite 4501 Overview

This Coiled Fiber Optic Cable from Ikelite connects an external strobe flash to an underwater camera housing with a Sea&Sea or Olympus type fiber optic connection. Multi-core construction allows for optimal signal transmission, and a molded covering provides built-in strain relief, minimizing the risk of damage to the cable's core when it is bent. Additionally, the coiling of the cable's middle section enables flexible length and reduces the likelihood of snagging when the cable is slack.

Compatibility
Strobes with Sea&Sea-type and Olympus-type fiber optic connections, Ikelite Manta Strobe, and the following Ikelite DS Substrobes: DS161, DS160 and DS51

Substrobes require Ikelite #4401 Fiber Optic Adapter, which converts electrical bulkhead of strobe into a fiber optic port. Manta can be connected directly without an adapter
UPC: 883711046389

Ikelite 4501 Specs

Packaging Info
Package Weight0.055 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)4.85 x 3.6 x 1.4"

Ikelite 4501 Reviews

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By Joel
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-18

Have not used under water yet. Have hooked up for test, seems to be work fine on test.

Excellent Fiber Optic Cable

By Flash Parker
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-06-04

Excellent cable. Works great with my Sea and Sea housing and Sea and Sea YS-D1 underwater light.

Great cable - Saves money!

By Jay the Photo Guy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-06-17

Product worked great converting my Ikelite DS Substrobe to fiber optic. I was initially worried that I'd have to buy a new strobe or that the conversion wouldn't be effect. Instead, this cable worked like a charm with my Sony RX-100 housing. Highly recommended.

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Um. How long is the cable?

Um. How long is the cable?
Asked by: Chris
According to the manufacturer, the #4501 Fiber Optic Coiled Cord is 18 inches long and can stretch to beyond 30 inches.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-05-12

question

Need connector smaller diameter than sea&sea for Sea Life 961 flash unavailable.Same style - any possibilities?
Asked by: Ed M.
The Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable is not compatible with the SeaLife SL961. For this strobe you need the SeaLife Flash Link Optical Cable. This cable is compatible with Sealife camera/ housings. If you have a different housing you will also need the SeaLife Universal Flash Link Adapter.
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

It will work with a Sea&Sea YS-01 flash and a ...

It will work with a Sea&Sea YS-01 flash and a Fantasea housing?
Asked by: Brian
The Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable for Housings with Sea & Sea/Olympus Type Connection is compatible with the Sea & Sea YS-01 and all current Fantasea housings.
Answered by: Lawrence
Date published: 2019-04-15

Considering downsizing from Canon 5D MKIV to ...

Considering downsizing from Canon 5D MKIV to G7xIII in Ikelite housing. Will my DS51's hook up to, and function with, the new camera and housing using the Ikelite Optic Cable?
Asked by: Bill
To use the Ikelite DS-51 strobe with the Ikelite Underwater Housing for PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera you need two items. You need the Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable for Housings with Sea&Sea/Olympus Type Connection and the Ikelite 4401.3 Fiber Optic Converter. The converter plugs into the strobe instead on the sync cord. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/38GOi4R The converter does not support TTL auto exposure. You will have to shoot manually.
Answered by: Lawrence
Date published: 2020-03-12

question

I have an old fantasea Nano and got an Olympus TG-2 with PT-053 Housing. I have no cable or connectors, but both the housing and the Nano seem to have similar sized female fiber optic sockets. What do I need, and what is the best way to use them together? I see several possible choices in cable and connector, but what is best and/or economical? Please answer in detail as to all parts and necessary modification or fitting. Thank you.
Asked by: tony t.
Both the Fantasea Line Cool Flash Nano and the Olympus PT-053 Housing have Sea & Sea style fiber optic cable connections. So this Ikelite Coiled Fiber Optic Cable can be used to connect the housing to the flash. No other parts are needed.
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Am looking for an optical sync cord to use with my ikelite sub strobe 105?
Asked by: Anonymous
how about using this cord with inon z240 and nauticam housing for 5Dmark3
Answered by: Qu Q.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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