Strobe recommendation for S95 in Ikelite housing

[triggerman365]

I just got a S95 and an Ikelite housing. I would like to get a strobe as soon as I can afford it. I was thinking about the Ikelite DS-51, but wondered if there are other strobe recommendations? Thanks for the help.

 

[hypertech]

I just got the Sea & Sea YS01 on a recommendation. Although I haven't had a chance to completely try it out yet, so far, it seems like a real nice option.

 

[bowlofpetunias]

An Underwater Photography instructor has recommended this one to me

UWdigitalcamera.com :: Strobe :: INON :: INON S-2000 Strobe

INON S-2000 Strobe

Same fundamental features as D-2000 in ultra comact body
Guide Number 20.
Circular 110 degree beam coverage with a diffuser
Precise "S-TTL" mode & 12 step "Manual"
Next generation wireless TTL
Powerful 4 x AA batteries operation
Minimum recycle time of 1.6 seconds at full flash

You are ahead of me tho... I have finally decided on the S95 but have yet to get it or the housing

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[j1rubin]

I have a YS-1 and am very happy with it

 

[Tool Belt]

Just got the Intova ISS 4000 and will be trying it in two weeks.

 

[hypertech]

An Underwater Photography instructor has recommended this one to me

UWdigitalcamera.com :: Strobe :: INON :: INON S-2000 Strobe

INON S-2000 Strobe

Same fundamental features as D-2000 in ultra comact body
Guide Number 20.
Circular 110 degree beam coverage with a diffuser
Precise "S-TTL" mode & 12 step "Manual"
Next generation wireless TTL
Powerful 4 x AA batteries operation
Minimum recycle time of 1.6 seconds at full flash

You are ahead of me tho... I have finally decided on the S95 but have yet to get it or the housing

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Initially, that's the strobe I thought I wanted. Reef Photo steered me towards the YS01 because it has a built in focus light, the control is easier to work with gloves on, and it has a lower price.

 

[triggerman365]

Initially, that's the strobe I thought I wanted. Reef Photo steered me towards the YS01 because it has a built in focus light, the control is easier to work with gloves on, and it has a lower price.

Would the S&S YS01 or the Inon S-2000 allow for TTL with the Ikelite housing?

 

[hypertech]

I'm not an expert. I'm going to run it STTL and I believe you can do that with any housing. You just connect a fiber optic cable in front of the camera flash. The FIX housing has a port to plug it right in. If the ikelite doesn't you could rig something up, I'm sure. In fact, I think this is the only way to do TTL with an S95 because it doesn't have a hot shoe.

 

[muzikbiz22]

Another vote for YS-01 !

 

[diver 85]

Initially, that's the strobe I thought I wanted. Reef Photo steered me towards the YS01 because it has a built in focus light, the control is easier to work with gloves on, and it has a lower price.

Except for the price tag( & that may be the reason why), why not the S&S 110a??.....TIA....