{"product_id":"sea-sea-ys-d3-ii-lightning-underwater-strobe-openbox","title":"Sea \u0026 Sea YS-D3 II Lightning Underwater Strobe - OPENBOX","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSea \u0026amp; Sea YS-D3 II Lightning\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful, fast-recycling underwater strobe built for serious underwater photography. With \u003cstrong\u003eGN33 output, DS-TTL II automatic exposure, 11-step manual control, and up to 110° x 100° coverage with the included diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has the versatility for both macro and wide-angle shooting.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts fast recycle time and simple AA battery system make it especially well suited for travel, fast-moving marine life, and photographers building a high-performance single or dual-strobe setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful \u003cstrong\u003eGuide Number 33\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDS-TTL II\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic flash exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11-step manual power control\u003c\/strong\u003e from GN1 to GN33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast \u003cstrong\u003e1.7-second full-power recycle time\u003c\/strong\u003e with Ni-MH batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e105° x 80°\u003c\/strong\u003e native beam coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e110° x 100°\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage with included diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e220 flashes\u003c\/strong\u003e with Ni-MH batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5800K\u003c\/strong\u003e native color temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5500K\u003c\/strong\u003e with included diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber-optic and 5-pin electrical sync options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in two-level LED target light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated rear control panel for low-light diving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses four readily available AA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330 ft \/ 100 m depth rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for macro, wide-angle, reef, wreck, and marine-life photography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePowerful Underwater Lighting for Macro and Wide Angle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSea \u0026amp; Sea YS-D3 II Lightning\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for underwater photographers who need a strobe with enough power for demanding wide-angle photography while still providing precise control for macro and close-up subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a maximum \u003cstrong\u003eGuide Number of 33\u003c\/strong\u003e, the YS-D3 II has the output needed to illuminate reefs, wrecks, divers, sharks, rays, and other larger subjects. When shooting macro, its broad manual adjustment range allows you to reduce flash output for more controlled lighting of nudibranchs, shrimp, blennies, and other small marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat versatility makes it an excellent choice if you want one strobe system capable of supporting multiple styles of underwater photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBring Natural Color Back to Your Underwater Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs you descend, water absorbs warm colors such as reds, oranges, and yellows. That's why underwater photographs taken using only ambient light can quickly become dominated by blue or green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe YS-D3 II provides the artificial light needed to restore those colors at the subject, improving \u003cstrong\u003ecolor, contrast, texture, and detail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor photographers upgrading from ambient-light photography or a smaller strobe, the difference a powerful external strobe can make is substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWide, Even Beam Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe YS-D3 II provides approximately \u003cstrong\u003e105° x 80° beam coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e without a diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstall the included diffuser and coverage expands to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e110° x 100°\u003c\/strong\u003e, while color temperature changes from approximately 5800K to 5500K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wider, softer beam is particularly useful when shooting with wide-angle and fisheye lenses where even illumination across a larger scene becomes important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMozaik Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For wide-angle photography, don't point the center of the strobe directly at your subject. Moving the strobes outward and slightly behind the housing and using the edges of the beams can help illuminate your subject while reducing backscatter from particles directly in front of the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFast Recycling for Moving Marine Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA powerful strobe also needs to recover quickly enough for the next photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing compatible Ni-MH batteries, the YS-D3 II can recycle from a full-power flash in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.7 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat can make a significant difference when photographing sharks, schooling fish, sea lions, turtles, or other subjects that aren't going to wait for your strobe to recharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt lower flash powers, recycling is even faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTTL When You Want It, Manual Control When You Need It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe YS-D3 II supports \u003cstrong\u003eSea \u0026amp; Sea DS-TTL II automatic flash exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e with compatible camera and triggering configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTTL can be especially useful when subject distance changes rapidly because the system automatically adjusts flash output to help achieve an appropriate exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePhotographers who prefer complete control can switch to manual operation with \u003cstrong\u003e11 power levels ranging from GN1 through GN33\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis gives beginners room to learn while still providing experienced photographers with the manual control they expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFiber Optic and Electrical Sync\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe YS-D3 II supports both \u003cstrong\u003efiber-optic triggering and Sea \u0026amp; Sea 5-pin electrical sync\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFiber optic triggering is particularly popular in modern underwater systems because there are no electrical contacts between the housing and strobe that need to remain dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHaving both options also gives you greater flexibility when matching the YS-D3 II to different underwater housings and camera systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt-In Target Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn integrated LED target light helps you see where the strobe is aimed and can assist with composition and focusing in darker underwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe target light offers two brightness levels, making it useful for macro photography, night dives, wrecks, and other low-light situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for Real-World Diving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSea \u0026amp; Sea designed the YS-D3 II around the realities of operating photographic equipment underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe rear control panel is illuminated to make settings easier to identify during night dives and other dark conditions. 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