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 (http://www.uwdigitalcamera.com/store/product.php?productid=16155&cat=131&page=1)

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

[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 (http://www.uwdigitalcamera.com/store/product.php?productid=16155&cat=131&page=1)

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




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....

[hypertech]

I approached them seeking a package deal to save money (cost was presented as an issue - initially I did not want to get a strobe as I sprung for the FIX housing instead), and a compact strobe to match the compact nature of the FIX housing.

So, when cost and size where the motivating factors (for me), this is what they recommended.

I recommend giving reef photo a call about your goals for your photography system. They are very knowledgable and can explain pros/cons of your different choices.

[friendlyfish]

The Inon and Sea & Sea Strobes (Ys-01, Ys-02, Ys-110a) are all great options. They will give you TTL with the Canon S95 when used with a fiber optic cable, except when the Canon S95 is in manual mode.

[triggerman365]

The Inon and Sea & Sea Strobes (Ys-01, Ys-02, Ys-110a) are all great options. They will give you TTL with the Canon S95 when used with a fiber optic cable, except when the Canon S95 is in manual mode.

Is the manual mode the same as the program mode which allows for shooting in RAW format? Will the TTL work in the programable mode? Thanks for your help.