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Kraken Sports KR-S160 Flash

Kraken Sports KR-S160 Flash

SKU # kra.KR-S160

$850.00

Krakens newest model strobe, the KS160! Featuring 160Ws at the highest power, a dedicated USB-C charged battery pack, a round flash tube, and a tank like aluminum body, the KS160 can handle whatever subject matter or conditions the underwater realm throws at it.

©Matthew Sullivan

 

The KR-S160 is Kraken Sports' flagship underwater strobe — a fully manual unit built for underwater photographers who want maximum power and predictable, repeatable results. Like the KR-S80, it’s manual-only (no TTL), which is exactly what experienced underwater shooters want: you dial in your power, it fires at that power, every time. No hunting, no guessing.

160Ws puts the KR-S160 in the power range of strobes that cost significantly more. The 1.6-second recycle to full power is fast for this output level — fast enough for most wide-angle and macro shooting situations. At ~400 flashes per charge with the integrated battery pack, you can shoot an entire dive day, or several, on a single charge.

The circular flash tube produces even, wrap-around illumination with soft edges, without hotspots or hard shadows and adding optional diffusers softens and spreads the light even further.

The KR-S160 features a built-in 500-lumen spot LED (15° beam) which doubles as a focus light for low ambient conditions, is independently controlled, and is dimmable across 2 brightness levels.

Multi flash mode gives you rapid sequential firing for creative effects.

Key Features:

  • 160 Ws, Manual Power Control: 7 levels (40 Ws, 80 Ws, 160 Ws with 9-step fine adjustment across the range). Rotary dial — straightforward to adjust mid-dive.
  • Fast Recycle: 1.6 seconds to full power (160 Ws). Quick enough for most wide-angle and macro work.
  • ~400 Flashes Per Charge: Integrated 4000mAh 7.2V lithium-ion battery pack with USB-C charging. No loose cells to swap, charge the whole pack between dives.
  • S1 / S2 Optical Slave Modes: Syncs optically with your camera’s internal flash or another strobe as master. No sync cord required if your housing supports it.
  • Multi Flash Mode: Rapid sequential firing for creative effects: double exposures, stroboscopic motion, and experimental techniques.
  • 500-Lumen Spot LED: 15° narrow beam, independently controlled with 2 brightness levels. Precise aiming light that doesn’t flood the scene.
  • Fiber Optic Port: Sea&Sea style cable port + M11 threads + 7mm hole port. 
  • Electronic Sync: Sea&Sea style 5pin electronic bulkhead for electrical sync cables.
  • 180° Rotatable OLED Display: Clear, readable power level display from any mounting angle.
  • Includes: Ball mount, YS adapter, fiber optic port cover, dome diffuser, warming filter, USB-C PD charger, spare O-rings.

Technical Specs:

  • Power: 160 Ws
  • Color Temperature: 5500K
  • Guide Number: 16 (1m, ISO 100)
  • Coverage Angle: 120°+ without diffuser
  • Recycle Time: 1.6 sec to full power
  • Power Levels: 7 (40 / 80 / 160 Ws with 9-step fine adjustment)
  • Flashes at Full Power: ~400
  • Battery: 4000mAh 7.2V lithium-ion battery pack, USB-C rechargeable
  • Spot LED: 500 lumens, 15° beam, 2 brightness levels
  • Sync Modes: S1 / S2 (optical slave) + Multi flash
  • Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft
  • Dimensions: 84mm x 100mm x 194mm
  • Weight: 1210g (land) / 300g (underwater)
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