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(based on 17 ratings)
Brand: Sealife
Located in: Add-On Gear, Photography
Finally a universal flash for all digital cameras*. Scuba divers know that a strobe is the most important accessory for sharp, colorful pictures. Water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum, which results in blue pictures. The powerful SeaLife Digital Flash causes the intense colors of coral and fish to "explode".

* Works with digital cameras that have up to 4 pre-flashes.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 17 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(14), Functional(15), Good depth range(13), Water-tight seals(14)
Best Uses:
Diving(17), Lake(3), Snorkeling(6)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(7), Getting started(4), Photo enthusiast(7), Professional(3)
 
Using strobe with non-Sealife camera
By BethVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 3/24/2008
Pros:
Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Equipment Issues
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual user

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

When I first set the strobe up, I had the delay set up per the instructions and the it worked just fine on the first dive. On the second dive, inexplicably, it decided it needed a different delay setting. It works fine now but it was a little frustrating. I've also had problems with overbending the handle with very slight pressure and the light connection between the camera and the strobe is very easy to pull out.

 
Battery connectors are flimsy
By PhotosDownUnderVerified Reviewer from Spokane, WA on 3/13/2008
Pros:
Functional, Good Depth Range, Positively boyant, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Battery connectors flimsy
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Fairly good "cheap" strobe. Reasonable coverage. Two big problems:1: Boyant. I needed to add some lead weights to the battery compartment.2: The connectors for the batter are must flimsy spring metal and flatten out easily, causing failed connections. Prying the flattened connector up too many times caused the connector to break off. [...].

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good universal flash...
By DaveVerified Purchaser from Chicago IL on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Comes with an enormous, bright yellow, padded case which is large enough to fit the U/W camera housing I use. So that's really handy to keep all the camera gear together on a trip.

It takes some practice to use it well. But it's easy to setup (before you splash) and once setup, doesn't take much thought or effort to use. The flash-to-flash, and the on-to-flash time is a little slow. Don't expect to take action shots (who does underwater?). However, the strobe is quite powerful.

The adjustments you can make U/W can easily be done while wearing mittens. It's pretty rugged and doesn't take much to maintain it.

 
Good for the price
By HeffeyVerified Purchaser from Toronto, Canada on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Too buoyant
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

This is a good strobe to add a bit of light.
Functionally it is very sound.

Service & Delivery comments:

As always LeisurePro has delivered exactly what I ordered in a timely manner and at a very good price.

 
Good all around flash
By 2006gt diverVerified Purchaser from NE Okla. on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Engineering
Best Uses:
Diving, Lake, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Good price for a good product. Easy to to use for entry level flash. Nice flash intensity adjustment. The battery compartment could be better. I found it cumbersome to change batteries. Also, you have to be careful when do so, a few time the whole battery compartment came apart and I hard to reassemble it...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Essential equipment for underwater pics
By SiebertzVerified Purchaser from Granger, IN on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Extremely bright, Great Price, Variable intensity
Cons:
Flexible arm too short, No diffuser included
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

This strobe is perfect for cameras/cases that do not have TTL connections. Great for bringing out the color. Moving the flash away from the lens reduces backscatter.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Youcan't beat the quality for the price
By FiddyVerified Purchaser from Milwaukee, WI on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Must tape to housing
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

It fits easily in rinse tank and is a compact unit with housing mounted.

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Good beginner digital flash
By El SpearOVerified Purchaser from Lindon, UT on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Good Price
Cons:
Plastic base
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

I've had poor battery life and had to switch to expecive lithium batterys. Single flash does ok but not the best fill for very close macro shots.

 
SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash
By SandyVerified Purchaser from Oakland, CA on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

This flash was easy to use once I figured out how to get the flash to respond to the camera's internal flash. I haven't had to change anything since. Great flash.

 
excellent product, works great
By KevinVerified Purchaser from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

excellent product, works with any digital camera/housing combo.

 
Good Value
By dlyVerified Purchaser from Austin, Tx on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Good Value, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

First dive was over 100ft. No problems, Good pictures

 
Great Strobe for Rec Divers
By K-ValveVerified Purchaser from Austin, TX on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving, Lake
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Not a professional level strobe but it really gets the job done for me! I purchased this strobe to add a second to my Sealife DC600 rig. Having two strobes provides lots of light for night shots and really brings out the colors at depth during the day. No leaks or other problems with it.

 
great digital flash unit
By coldwaterVerified Purchaser from victoria BC on 9/4/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, flash intensity control, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

infinite control of flash intensity is a real asset

 
Extremely versatile
By DUCKVerified Purchaser from Elk City, OK. on 8/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving, Lake, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Thios strobe moves from camera to camera with ease and is easily adjusted to individual needs quickly.

 
Great flash for the Money!
By DiveMaster PJVerified Purchaser from Safety Harbor, FL on 8/7/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

GREAT value! The SeaLife SL960D has a super look and feel that is very easy to handle on all aspects of your dive. The adjustable flash power is easy to use as well. This will really make the difference in all your photos. I am going to get a second one for my other camera so my wife can enjoy it too! [...] Go for it! -PJ

 
Great improvement over built in flash
By CMG to the BahamasVerified Purchaser from St. Paul, MN on 8/7/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

Product did a nice job...my pictures actually show fish in the water! It takes a bit of getting used to the size, but worth the effort.

 
Great strobe!
By Dan the FiremanVerified Reviewer from Kwajalein, Marshall Islands on 7/17/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Intensity adjustment knob
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL960D Digital Flash:

This is a great strobe unit! Besides the pre-flash settings, you also have an adjustment knob on the back of the strobe, so you can adjust the intensity of the flash. This is much better than the standard SeaLife flash strobe that I had before. With this one, you can get just the right amount of flash, and you are much less likely to "wash out" a subject. Great unit, well worth the money!

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