Sea & Sea USA has announced the release of the YS-D1 strobe. Originally previewed at DEMA, it features DS-TTLII exposure control with a compensation adjustment, slave triggering, an LED target light and a guide number of 32 to 20. The strobe has a native coverage of 80°, but this can be modified by using the (supplied) diffusers, which in turn results in the loss of some output. Hence with an 120° diffuser, the guide number is 20. The new strobe is powered by 4 AA batteries, and can be triggered via Nikonos or fiber optic methods.

It will be available from February 2012 at a retail price of $750.

The YS-D1 is the most advanced strobe SEA&SEA has produced in its 40 year history. Drawing on inspiration from the YS-110, YS-110 Alpha and YS-50Pro, the YS-D1 is robust in features, but compact in size.

The YS-D1 includes revolutionary technology such as DS-TTLII with exposure compensation adjustment, an auto-sensing slave switch, built-in high intensity LED target light, and a variable guide number from 32 to 20.

It’s 25% more powerful and 10% smaller than the YS-110 Alpha and is compatible with fiber optic cable and 5-pin N-type sync cords. The YS-D1 comes standard with 2 diffusers and 2 strobe mounts and is powered by 4xAA batteries.

Price:$750.00

Estimated availability February 2012

Features/Specifications:

• 25% more powerful and 10% smaller than the YS-110Alpha.
• Variable Guide Number: GN 32 (80x80), GN 24 (100x100), GN 20 (120x120).
• All new DS-TTL II with exposure compensation (EV): +/- 4 steps.
• 3 TTL circuitry: DS-TTL II, Slave TTL, Conventional Nikonos type.
• Manual GN control: 11 steps .
• Auto-sensing slave ON/OFF switch (automatic).
• 3 LED indication lights: l: Ready lamp: red, TTL confirmation: green, Slave TTL mode: blue.
• Built-in LED target light.
• Auto power OFF function.
• Pre-flash cancellation mode.
• Color temperature: 5600 degrees K (w/o diffuser), 5250 degrees K (w/diffuser).
• Standard with two diffusers: Diffuser 120 and Diffuser 100.
• Standard with two strobe mounts: YS mount, 1” Ball joint mount.
• Depth rating: 330ft/100m.
• Compatible cords: 5-pin Sync Cord/N and Fiber-optic Cable (L-type).
• Power source: AA battery x 4.
• Recycle time: 1.9 sec. (with Ni-MH batteries).
• Depth rating: 330ft/100m.

*Specifications subject to change without notice.