Rental Sea & Sea YS-D2J Strobe (Yellow)
The new YS-D2J Strobe is the same great YS-D2 only with improved functionality. Sea & Sea has returned their manufacturing to Japan, to improve in quality and reliability. Look for the yellow body on the new strobes to differentiate between versions.
The Sea & Sea YS-D2 strobe offers unique improvements over the original YS-D1 with features not available on any other underwater strobe. New audible confirmation provides TTL and Ready Light confirmations. In addition the rear panel now offers glowing controls for easy to read settings underwater and quick confirmation of what mode you are in.
Read our complete original YS-D2 strobe review on UWPG
The design on the rear of the strobe offers improved dials, easy to see glowing controls and an updated settings wheel for manual and TTL exposure control from previous YS strobes (the rear and is the same as the original YS-D2).
New Features (Different than YS-D1):
- Audible Confirmation
- Glowing Control Panel
- New Control Knobs
- Dual Powered Focus Light with Included Red Filters
- Redesigned Battery Compartment
- Updated Wing Nut Fixing Bolt (YS Mount)
- Improved Recycle Time (full): 1.5 seconds with Ni-Mh batteries (YS-D1 is 1.9 sec)
Glowing Rear Control Panel:
The glowing control panel gives you a visual confirmation of TTL and Ready Light functions. It also changes color based on the mode set on the strobe so you always know what mode you are shooting in.
With Pre-Flash Without Pre-Flash DS-TTL Slave-TTL, TTL
Sea & Sea's Compatibility Camera Chart for YS-D2 Strobes.
Full YS-D2 Specifications:
- Guide Number - 32
- GN - 24 (with Diffuser 100 attached)
- GN - 20 (with Diffuser 120 attached)
- Beam Angle - 80° x 80°
- 100° x 100° with Diffuser 100
- 120° x 120° with Diffuser 120
- Controls: Mode, Target Light, Light Level
- Indicator: Ready / TTL Lamp
- Color Temp: 5600K (5250K with Diffuser attached)
- Recycle Time (full): Ni-Mh Approx 1.5sec, Alkaline Approx 3 sec
- Battery Type: AA x 4
- Use 4 of the same type of battery, Alkaline or NiMH are OK, never use Lithium)
- Battery Life (full flashes): NiMH 200 Flashes, Alkaline ~150 Flashes
- Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 89 x 133 x 116mm / 3.5 x 5.2 x 4.6 in
- Weight: Approx 623g / 22 oz (without batteries)
- Weight Underwater: Approx 40g / 1.82 oz (with batteries)
Other Features:
- Exposure control:
- DS-TTL II, Slave TTL,
- Light level control dial(GN):
- 1/1.4 /2/2.8/4/5.6/8/
- 11/16/22/32 (11 steps)
- Pre-flash control:
- Equipped with pre-flash cancel mode
- DS-TTL II function
- Slave function
- Auto power OFF function
- Sync cord:
- 5-pin Sync cord/N, Fiber-Optic Cable
- Over-pressure relief valve
- LED target light (output is adjustable in 2 steps)
- Audible charge signal
Video Review (original body):
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Bluewater Photo has examined, tested and confirms the equipment rented is in good working order and condition. All port and lens surfaces have also been thoroughly inspected and their condition is noted. Upon pickup, the Customer acknowledges the equipment is in good working order and accepts the rental condition as is. In the event equipment is shipped to the Customer, Customer failure to notify Bluewater Photo of any defects or problems with the equipment within 24 hours of receipt shall be conclusively deemed as acknowledgment that all equipment has passed customer approval and is in good working order. The Customer agrees to keep and maintain all of the rental equipment in good condition and assumes full responsibility for all the equipment and supplies until the all rented items are returned. The Customer agrees not to remove, cover, alter or deface any tags, serial numbers or nameplates on the equipment. To prevent damage, Customer agrees to test the housing underwater prior to use with camera and lens equipment. If o-ring sealed compartments are opened, Customer agrees to take appropriate care to avoid water droplets from entering and further agrees to carefully inspect, clean, and service any o-ring involved, as well as the corresponding sealing surfaces. Upon completion of each dive, Customer agrees to rinse all equipment in fresh water, protect the equipment from any impact, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and/or high temperature, and take precaution of any other circumstance that could damage the rented equipment. In the event of any loss or damage to the rented equipment regardless of the reason, the Customer agrees to fully cover the cost of the repairs and/or the replacement value as determined by the manufacturer’s list price at the time of said loss. Bluewater Photo is not liable for the Customer's personal gear used inside any the rented equipment. Customer agrees to return all equipment to Bluewater Photo in the same condition as when it was received. Bluewater Photo will inspect the equipment immediately upon return. If the equipment's condition is damaged beyond the normal wear and tear – i.e. excessive scratches, nicks, cracks, etc. – Bluewater Photo reserves the right to assess additional fees to the Customer. These fees will be communicated and payment should be rendered within 48 hours to avoid additional penalties. Customer authorizes Bluewater Photo to place a security hold on their credit card for the full value of the rented items. This hold will be released upon return.