Ikelite housing mod - Nikonos bulkhead connector...

I'm planning on replacing the Ikelite strobe bulkhead connector on my housing (Olympus c5050) for a Nikonos bulkhead connector. I was wondering if anyone had done this before or knew of a source for a connector which could be fitted with minimal difficulty.

Since this is to allow me to use other makes of strobe, Ikelite don't seem to be interested in helping out. I do have experience in working with these materials so it's not a stretch to accomplish it, but I need the parts first...

Hope someone can help,

Dan.

Sounds interesting, keep us posted. Make sure to pressure test your housing (on land or underwater w/o the camera inside) before you use it.

Cheers

James

Try UW Phototech. Fred stocks replacement Nikonos bulkheads from various housing manufacturers. He may have one that will fit your housing.

Larry

Or Ikelite has sync cords that allow attaching most "non standard" strobes to an Ikelite housing.

What would be the best way to connect a YS90DX to a Ikelite 5050 or 5060 housing ( thinking of a few options - i have a number of each camera & strobes ) Is it possible to get a Nikon Bulkhead fitted from the factory or just a matter of odereing the correct cord and adapter ???? Will the TTL work with this combo ???

Nikonos bulkhead is certainly not one of the better choices. An Ikelite #4118.1 sync cord allows attaching a Sea & Sea or Inon strobe to an Ikelite housing. Dual strobe #4118.2 cord availability is being evaluated. These cords provide sync only without any TTL capability............