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Strobes not firing underwater

Started Oct 11, 2021 | Questions thread
PHXAZCRAIG
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Re: Strobes not firing underwater

SilvyG wrote:

Do you think that switching from optical cable to electronic can fix the problem? I would have preferred to stay with optical cables due to lower maintenance but some $6,000 later, I need a system that works. Getting the electronic cable and the Nikonos bulkhead is another $315 but considerably cheaper than buying 2 other strobes.
I asked Isotta about their housing compatibility with YS-D3, hopefully they will answer at one point. A bit slow service from Italy.
Thanks so much!

I think you're missing the obvious - replace the LED trigger with a stronger one, not the strobes.   Cost around $400, I think.  The i-Turtle Smart TTL trigger advertises compatibility with the YS-D3.

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