YS-D1 and YS-D2?

[outofofficebrb]

I did all the research and saw there seemed more complaints about D2s than other strobes, but went ahead with the purchase namely because I hoped the odds of getting a bad one were low and outside the reliability issues it had great specs.

Fast forward a few years and on my recent GC trip on day two after putting newly charged batteries in it simply wouldn't power up after turning the knob. In a state of annoyed disbelief that I was going to be down a strobe, I slapped the back of it a little with my palm and suddenly it powered up... and worked the rest of the trip... of course now I suspect it's on borrowed time.

Anyway, maybe I'll try a D2-J when it does die, but might just go inon z330. My ys-3 is a trooper though, if only it were more powerful.

Sometimes the battery contacts get “flattened” on the battery door. Lift them up a bit.

 

[Skeptic14]

Sometimes the battery contacts get “flattened” on the battery door. Lift them up a bit.

Will be awesome if that's all it was. Will keep that in mind if it happens again.

 

[GumbyDammit]

I have three of the J-version YS-D2 strobes. They have been completely unreliable for me. One died on me last Fall, and the retailer sent me a new one. Then two of the three units died on me in Indonesia in December 2018. When I got home, one of those started working again so I only sent one unit back (more than 2 months ago, and I am still waiting for a diagnosis & price to fix). And then on Sunday another unit died on me (maybe the same one that died before and started working again - not sure). Battery compartments have never been wet, o-rings are in excellent condition, and units have not been dropped, mishandled or otherwise damaged. The unit is just a POS.

 

[njdiverjoe]

I have a couple of YS-D1 I'm looking to unload

 

[saxman242]

I have a couple of YS-D1 I'm looking to unload

How much?

 

[FezUSA]

I have a YS-03 that I was thinking of upgrading to a J version of the YS-D2. I was of the understanding that the J version had resolved a good amount of the made in China version, but now I'm wondering if I shouldn't consider another brand. My 03 is good for TTL only and I've experienced some non-firing issues. If not the YS-D2J, then what single strobe alternatives are recommended?

 

[outofofficebrb]

@FezUSA You can look at the Inon Z-330.

Sorry to hear you've had such bad luck with yours, @GumbyDammit....How have they failed you? Did the bulbs burn out on you? If they won't turn on, try pulling up the battery contacts on the battery back door.

 

[njdiverjoe]

How much?

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For Sale - Pair of Sea & Sea YS-D1 for sale