For Sale : Sealife SL960d strobe

[Vagabonding]

I'm selling my Sealife sl960d strobe on ebay. only used for a week in Belize, just decided to buy a housing unit for my rebel xt.

It can be viewed at the following link (which I assume is ok to post on this board - if not let me know and I will delete the post). If someone off scubaboard decides to buy the strobe, send me a note with your user id and I'll throw in free shipping (insurance extra).

Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7246455314&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1

 

[Chris Walrod]

I have the SL960 strobe, not the 'D' (digital) version. I find it puts out a lot of light, even with a diffuser. In fact, many times waay too much light, but then again, I am still a underwater photo noo-b!

Question for you, or others who have used this SL90D; how adjustable is the light output? Also, I understand the adjustment is internal?

I am not against upgrading my SeaLife DC500 strobe. Also having a lot of trouble getting it to trigger via the optical cable, but I will save that for a dedicated thread.

thanks!

 

[Vagabonding]

sold

 

[Bbarnes]

Two pieces of info. First of all, check your firmware on you DC500. Apparently they solved some of the issues with the strobe not firing with the upgrade. You can find the link on the Sealife website. Also, the digital strobe upgrade is definitley worth the cost. The strobe head had a dial on it that can adjust the output strength on the strobe. Start with the dial pointing straight up and adjust it up and down according to your conditions. You will need more power whenever you are deeper or in lower light/vis conditions. When I take really macro pictures I aim the strobe head away so that I don't burn my subject. It takes some tweaking but works very well once you start up the learning curve.