2012 Gear Guide Editor's Pick: SEA & SEA YS-D1 Strobe

Carrie Garcia
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Editor says: “With all the power of a strobe nearly twice its size in a super-compact package —and at a great price— the new YS-D1 represents a big step forward in underwater lighting solutions.”
SEA & SEA YS-D1 STROBE
» Big power in a compact package
» Beam angle from 80x80 to 120x120 with use of two standard diffusers (included)
» Built-in LED target light
» Both fiber-optic and sync cord connections
» Recycle time of 1.5 to 2 seconds
Packing the power of the company’s top-end YS-250 strobe into a package 10 percent smaller than the compact YS-110a, the new YS-D1 delivers unprecedented power for its size, incorporates the new DS-TTL II slave system, and is the first slave strobe fitted with an EV control function. And the price is as impressive as the performance.
CONTACT: seaandsea.com MSRP: $699