Fotocore LED Flash trigger

Fotocore LED Manual Flash Trigger

Enables fibreoptic flash triggering on housings with M16 bulkhead.

• LED Manual Flash Trigger
• Supports all Cameras with hot shoe and no built in flsah
• Supports all strobes that can be triggered with optical fibre
• Supports all housing with M16 Bulkhead
• CR2032 button battery
• Dimensions: 36*46mm for trigger and M16 bulkhead

What is an LED Flash Trigger and Why You Need One for Underwater Photography?

The FOTOCORE LED Flash Trigger is a compact, battery-powered device designed to optically trigger underwater strobes (flashes) using a pulse of bright LED light instead of a camera's built-in pop-up flash. This is a game-changing tool for underwater photographers using mirrorless or DSLR cameras in housings without built-in flashes, such as newer Canon, Sony, Nikon, and OM-System models.

Why Use an LED Flash Trigger?
Most modern cameras no longer include a pop-up flash, which makes it difficult to trigger external underwater strobes optically—until now.

The FOTOCORE LED Flash Trigger solves this problem by:

• Emitting a precise burst of LED light in sync with your camera's shutter release
• Triggering underwater strobes via fibre-optic cables—just like a camera’s built-in flash would
• Eliminating the need for electrical bulkheads and sync cords
• Greatly reducing recycle time and power drain compared to using a camera's onboard flash

Key Benefits of the FOTOCORE LED Flash Trigger

Fast Recycle Times: Instant LED pulse means virtually zero wait time between shots

Energy Efficient: Doesn’t drain your camera battery like built-in flashes do

Universal Compatibility: Works with most fibre-optic-compatible strobes like Ikelite DS-series, Sea & Sea YS-D3, Inon Z-330, and Scubalamp D-Max series

Compact & Lightweight: Perfect for travel and streamlined underwater setups

Reliable Triggering: Performs reliably even in bright tropical conditions or murky waters

Who Is It For?
Mirrorless and DSLR underwater photographers

Anyone using camera housings without built-in flashes

Shooters looking to reduce complexity, bulk, and potential failure points like sync cords

Whether you're capturing a reef scene with a wide-angle lens or framing macro critters with pinpoint lighting, the FOTOCORE LED Flash Trigger ensures your strobes fire every time—without the bulk or battery drain of traditional solutions.

Make Your Lighting Smarter, Simpler, and More Reliable
The FOTOCORE LED Flash Trigger is a small upgrade with a huge impact on your underwater lighting workflow. Add one to your setup and start shooting faster, cleaner, and with full optical strobe control.