Sea & Sea YS-D130R Underwater Strobe

Precision, Power, and Performance—Redefined

The SEA & SEA YS-D130R is a next-generation underwater strobe built for professionals who demand the highest standards in lighting control, reliability, and creative flexibility. Designed with cutting-edge features such as a circular flash tube, digital LCD interface, and dual power system, it delivers unparalleled illumination and performance beneath the surface.

Perfectly Balanced Circular Flash Tube

For the first time since the YS-D250, the YS-D130R features a circular flash tube, producing beautifully even and natural light that wraps smoothly around your subject.

The precisely calibrated 5600K color temperature matches natural sunlight and remains consistent—even when using the included diffuser or dome diffuser.

Capture the sparkle in marine life with soft, circular catchlights that bring out expression and depth in every underwater portrait.

Official RC Mode Support

The YS-D130R is officially certified for RC Mode by OM Digital Solutions Corporation. This allows the strobe’s output to be controlled digitally through your camera’s RC Flash System for exceptionally accurate exposure.

Enjoy seamless integration and precise lighting control for a stress-free shooting experience with compatible OM SYSTEM cameras.

Bright, Intuitive LCD Display

An all-new digital LCD display provides real-time feedback on essential settings—battery level, flash mode, and EV value—clearly visible even in dark or night diving conditions.

Switch effortlessly between RC, DS-TTL, HSS, and Manual modes using the mode and select dials. Every function is displayed digitally for quick, user-friendly operation tailored to your shooting style.

Dual Power System

Choose between a dedicated lithium-ion battery pack (included in the PRO package) for rapid recycle times and high-speed continuous shooting—or standard AA batteries (NiMH or alkaline) for ultimate versatility.

This dual system ensures reliability and flexibility, wherever your dive takes you.

High-Speed Sync (HSS) Capability

Break free from shutter speed limits.

The YS-D130R’s High-Speed Sync (HSS) mode allows shooting at speeds beyond traditional sync limits (1/200s or 1/250s). Instead of one burst, the strobe emits rapid pulses for even exposure—ideal for shooting in bright conditions or freezing fast-moving subjects with precision.

Advanced Waterproof Battery Cap Design

SEA&SEA engineers have completely reimagined the battery compartment to minimize the risk of water intrusion.

The new design shifts the sealing surface from the cap to the strobe body, ensuring safer, more reliable handling underwater and easier battery changes between dives.

DS-TTL Automatic Exposure

With SEA&SEA’s DS-TTL automatic exposure system, the YS-D130R detects your camera’s pre-flash and automatically adjusts output for perfect exposure.

Compatible with multiple pre-flash timings across major camera brands, this feature guarantees consistent, natural lighting without manual fine-tuning—just plug in and shoot.

Improved flash detection and timing deliver stable, accurate exposures every time.

Lightning-Fast Recycle Time

When powered by the lithium-ion battery pack, the YS-D130R achieves a recycle time of just 0.8 seconds at full output.

You’ll never miss a moment—even during high-speed continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second. Perfect for fast-moving marine life and action scenes.

Enhanced Centered Target Light

The circular flash tube design allows the target light to be positioned perfectly at the center of the illumination area for precise alignment.

A built-in red filter diffuser makes it ideal for photographing light-sensitive marine species. Target light brightness is adjustable in five levels (5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, 50%) for ultimate control.

Fully Customizable for Every Photographer

• Tailor the YS-D130R to match your shooting preferences:
• arget light brightness: 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, or 50%
• Optional beep sound on/off
• Invertible LCD display orientation
• Adjustable sleep and auto power-off timers (OFF / 5 / 10 / 30 / 60 min)
• EV step control in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0EV increments across all modes

Flexible Manual Control

• The YS-D130R includes two manual modes for maximum compatibility:
• MANUAL-P: With pre-flash cancellation
• MANUAL-N: Without pre-flash cancellation
• Choose the mode that best fits your camera system and enjoy reliable, precise flash performance every time.
• Power. Precision. Perfection.

Whether you’re shooting coral gardens, macro creatures, or fast pelagic life, the SEA&SEA YS-D130R delivers unmatched lighting control and reliability—empowering underwater photographers to push their creativity further than ever before.

Product Specifications of the Sea&Sea YS-D130R underwater strobe

• Flash Output: 130 Ws
• Flash Modes: Manual / DS-TTL / RC (OM Digital Solutions Certified) / HSS Manual
• Beam Angle: 80 x 82 Degrees (w/o Diffuser) / 102 x 102 Degrees (w/Diffuser)
• Usable Batteries: Li-ion (SB-L02) / AA Ni-MH / AA Alkaline
• Recycle Time (FULL): Li-ion : 0.8 sec / Ni-MH : 2.5 sec / Alkaline : 4.0 sec 
• Color Temperature: 5600K (w/ or w/o Diffuser)   
• Depth Rating: 100m
• Dimensions: W98 x H110 x D157 mm 
• Weight on Land: 715g
• Weight in Water: w/ Li-ion : 30g / w/ Ni-HM : 50g (incl. strobe ball base)
• Accessories: AA Battery Holder, Diffuser, Red Filter,Strobe Ball Base, Silicon grease, Base Block