Ikelite has released an external TTL converter for use with Olympus and Panasonic cameras. It is available in two versions; with either a Nikonos N5 or an Ikelite ICS-5 housing connection. The former is designed for use with photographers that have Nikonos bulkheads installed on their housings. Ikelite is also offering a package that includes the ICS-5 converter with an Ikelite PT-1 hotshoe to allow users to upgrade Ikelite housings.

Camera compatibility:

• Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark I, II
• Panasonic Lumix GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S
• Panasonic Lumix G7, G9
• Panasonic Lumix G80, G85
• Panasonic Lumix GX7 II
• Panasonic Lumix GX80, GX85
• Panasonic Lumix GX9
• Panasonic Lumix S1, S1R
• Olympus E-M1 Mark II
• Olympus E-M5 Mark II
• Olympus E-M10 Mark I, II, III
• Olympus X-Z1

Strobe Compatibility:

• DS50 strobes: above serial number 75510 with update
• DS51 strobes: above serial number 78700
• DS125 strobes: above serial number 7928
• DS160, DS161 strobes: all
• DS200 strobes: above serial number 7163
• Not compatible with non-digital Ikelite strobes including but not limited to SS50, SS200, SS400, Ai, 100/A
• Not compatible with SEA&SEA, INON, or other non-Ikelite strobes

Availability and pricing

All three products are available now, priced at $395 for the Nikonos, $350 for the ICS-5 and $375 for the hotshoe and converter package.