I am seriously thinking about upgrading my Canon G12 with Inon S2000 with an OMD/Nauticam setup. I'd also get new strobes. Thinking about YS-D1 or Z240. Since I'm going to spend a lot on the camera/housing/ports, I am leaning towards the YS-D1 as I can get a pair for over $400 cheaper than a pair of Z240.
My main concern is of course all the bad D1 units I read about. Sure, I'd love to save $400. But in the end, when spending that kind of money, I'd mostly want a reliable strobe!
I'm also attracted by the little extra power the D1 is said to have over the Z240.
I live far from a retailer. That means I have to fly to get there. I'd hate to get a bad strobe and have to return it, that would mean waiting for months before I can do it. I dive everyday so that would be very frustrating!
So I guess my question is, what's going on with the D1 now? Have things calmed down?
Would you say it's "safe" to buy one now?
Just looking to hear from people who recently bought this strobe and their experience with it.
Thanks
Noe
My main concern is of course all the bad D1 units I read about. Sure, I'd love to save $400. But in the end, when spending that kind of money, I'd mostly want a reliable strobe!
I'm also attracted by the little extra power the D1 is said to have over the Z240.
I live far from a retailer. That means I have to fly to get there. I'd hate to get a bad strobe and have to return it, that would mean waiting for months before I can do it. I dive everyday so that would be very frustrating!
So I guess my question is, what's going on with the D1 now? Have things calmed down?
Would you say it's "safe" to buy one now?
Just looking to hear from people who recently bought this strobe and their experience with it.
Thanks
Noe