Planning to buy a strobe if I do not have to buy another camera and housing. I've narrowed down my choices to Ikelite and Sea and Sea. I'd like to stay under or as close to $500 as possible. I'm thinking the DS51 from Ikelite. From Sea and Sea there's the YS17 and YS27. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Help with strobe choices
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kadleck
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You don't say what camera you want to use it on. The reason that may influence you is the ability to use eTTL for your strobe.
I use a DS51 on a Canon G9 with Ikelite housing. The eTTL support (hardwired cable to hot shoe) is great, but one thing I would say is that the DS51 is not very powerful. Ideal for macro/close work, but will not light beyond a few feet underwater (they say 9ft, but that will be in a clear pool!). I would advise paying extra for a more powerful strobe, and a 'modelling' light to assist with aiming is available on strobes further up the Ikelite (and probably Sea+Sea) range.
You might find this site useful, too: Underwater Strobe Comparison Guide - Digital Diver Network
I use a DS51 on a Canon G9 with Ikelite housing. The eTTL support (hardwired cable to hot shoe) is great, but one thing I would say is that the DS51 is not very powerful. Ideal for macro/close work, but will not light beyond a few feet underwater (they say 9ft, but that will be in a clear pool!). I would advise paying extra for a more powerful strobe, and a 'modelling' light to assist with aiming is available on strobes further up the Ikelite (and probably Sea+Sea) range.
You might find this site useful, too: Underwater Strobe Comparison Guide - Digital Diver Network
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