Help : Newbie needs advise on strobe

[P.K.A.]

I m new to uw photography and I trying to get some colour to my pictures. I m using TG5 and planning to pair it with YS-03 Solis (USD430 for set package)

However, a friend of mine is selling his used Inon D-2000 ( discontinued product) to me. He is offering me at USD230 ( strobe, optic cable, float arm and clamp).

The question is; do I get a new strobe the YS-03 Solis or the used Inon D-2000?
Help please....

 

[Barmaglot]

Go for the D-2000. It's got a power output similar to that of YS-03, and a modeling light plus, most importantly, manual mode option on top of that. You can still run it in TTL, but manual mode is an option, unlike YS-03 which is TTL-only.

 

[Chris Ross]

Another vote for the D2000, INON have a good reputation for reliability. Forget the instructions though - too confusing. This guide from Reef photo runs through how to set it up.

Selecting the proper settings for INON strobes

The float arm may or may not be right for your setup - too much buoyancy is no good - you would need to try that out on your rig to see. Having a manual setting is a bid plus.

 

[P.K.A.]

Go for the D-2000. It's got a power output similar to that of YS-03, and a modeling light plus, most importantly, manual mode option on top of that. You can still run it in TTL, but manual mode is an option, unlike YS-03 which is TTL-only.

Thanks for your insight...it helps a lot

 

[P.K.A.]

Another vote for the D2000, INON have a good reputation for reliability. Forget the instructions though - too confusing. This guide from Reef photo runs through how to set it up.

Selecting the proper settings for INON strobes

The float arm may or may not be right for your setup - too much buoyancy is no good - you would need to try that out on your rig to see. Having a manual setting is a bid plus.

Thanks for your insight and the link...

 

[Hoag]

I agree. I used to have an Inon D2000 and it was an outstanding strobe! I would go for it in a heartbeat, especially at that price.

 

[P.K.A.]

I agree. I used to have an Inon D2000 and it was an outstanding strobe! I would go for it in a heartbeat, especially at that price.

tks Hoag...