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Ikelite P3 Auto Hotshoe for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic Cameras
Overview
The Ikelite C3 Auto Hotshoe is a replacement flash hotshoe designed for select Ikelite housings for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic mirrorless cameras featuring a bulkhead. It supports manual exposure with any strobe and enables TTL flash exposure when used with a compatible TTL Converter and Ikelite DS Strobe.
Key Features
- Reliable replacement – Designed for select Ikelite housings for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic cameras.
- Supports manual and TTL exposure – Compatible with Ikelite DS Strobes and TTL Converters.
- Optimised for bulkhead-equipped housings – Ensures seamless connection and performance.
Compatibility
This hotshoe is for replacement purposes only and is compatible with housings shipped from Ikelite on or after 1 January 2025 (serial number 81200 and above).
If replacing the hotshoe on an older housing, we recommend upgrading to the newer-style bulkhead and hotshoe for optimal performance.
Compatible Accessories
- Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2)
- TT5 Canon TTL Fiber Optic Transmitter
- B3A ICS-5 Bulkhead with Connector
- B3 Bulkhead with M14 Threads
- B3 Bulkhead with M16 Threads
What’s Included
- P3 Auto Hotshoe

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Ikelite P3 Auto Hotshoe for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic Cameras
Overview
The Ikelite C3 Auto Hotshoe is a replacement flash hotshoe designed for select Ikelite housings for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic mirrorless cameras featuring a bulkhead. It supports manual exposure with any strobe and enables TTL flash exposure when used with a compatible TTL Converter and Ikelite DS Strobe.
Key Features
- Reliable replacement – Designed for select Ikelite housings for Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic cameras.
- Supports manual and TTL exposure – Compatible with Ikelite DS Strobes and TTL Converters.
- Optimised for bulkhead-equipped housings – Ensures seamless connection and performance.
Compatibility
This hotshoe is for replacement purposes only and is compatible with housings shipped from Ikelite on or after 1 January 2025 (serial number 81200 and above).
If replacing the hotshoe on an older housing, we recommend upgrading to the newer-style bulkhead and hotshoe for optimal performance.
Compatible Accessories
- Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2)
- TT5 Canon TTL Fiber Optic Transmitter
- B3A ICS-5 Bulkhead with Connector
- B3 Bulkhead with M14 Threads
- B3 Bulkhead with M16 Threads
What’s Included
- P3 Auto Hotshoe


















