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Brand: Sealife

Located in: Add-On Gear, Photography

Underwater photos will be brighter and more vibrant with SeaLife's fully automatic Sl960 External Flash system. Take magazine-quality underwater photos from 2 to 8 ft.

SeaLife's external flash unit provides additional light for brighter underwater pictures with more vivid colors. With a flexible arm extending the flash unit over the camera, SeaLife has developed a unit that allows divers to aim the flash at most any angle.

SeaLife's large External Flash unit provides additional light for brighter underwater pictures with more vivid colors. To reduce annoying backscatter - small particles in the water that reflect light and cause white spots to appear in the picture, SeaLife's external flash is positioned 12 inches away from the camera's lens and the camera has a deflector that cover the camera's built-in flash;. The unit allows divers to aim the flash at most any angle. The flash unit can function reliably at distances from 2 - 8 feet from the subject. The flexible arm allows easy aiming at any angle, and is rubber armored to provide a sure grip.

Mounts easily to the Reefmaster RC SeaLife cameras equipped with external flash mount. Includes a deluxe carrying case. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included).

Note: Two external flashes can be utilized, one on each side

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

88% 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(11), Weather proof(15)

Best Uses:

Diving(15), Lake(3), Snorkeling(3), Swimming pool(3)

Describe Yourself:

Beginner(8), Casual user(3), Enthusiast(8)

Good external flash for the money

By lrwdiver

from Boston, MA on 8/1/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Did not always fire

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Good external flash for the money. Should have purchased the flash link to ensure that the flash fired at all times. Used for a week diving between 40-120 feet and seals held up at all depths. Batteries lasted the whole trip (17 dives), used AA Lithium.

Cons were that if you got too close to the subject and the flash fired the image was blown out, but for the most part we were able to get some good shots.

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With external flash

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Without external flash

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very easy

By firstdive2005

from edmonton alberta canada on 6/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Any underwater activity

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

This was an add on buy as I had one on the camera already. I forgot to order the longer screw to put the plates together, dont do that.

Great Flash, Easy Set-up

By Ed

from Louisville, KY on 6/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Lake, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Great strobe. I am just beginning to explore underwater photography, this unit makes things easy. Setup was a breeze.

Images shared by: Ed

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Works like it should.

By Reel

from Panama City Beach, FL. on 6/12/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Time between shots

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

I use the strobe in about 70' to 100' depth range. The visability ranges from 10' to 50'. So far so good, but I have only been on two dives with it so time well tell if I continue to like it.

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Angel Fish

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Great price

By twinscuba

from Beaver,PA on 5/31/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Good product can't wait for July trip to use for the first time.

Great pdt.

By Jay

from jay_cimmer[@] on 5/22/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

positive bouyancy

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

light weight, easy to use, floats (could use addt'l wgt option).

you'll need this to

By fulltank3

from Scranton, Pa on 5/14/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Lake, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

You'll need this to get good color underwater photo's. Preforms excellant. Took some et pics in Barbados

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Not the best performer!

By Jeremy

from Oakland, MD on 1/23/2008

Pros:

Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Blurry Photos, Not Versatile

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

I found this Sea Life flash to be difficult to use and unreliable at best. Often times I found it off timed from the camera's flash making it tough to adjust for shots. I returned this model and opted for something else.

I would buy this again

By fulltank3

from Scranton, pa on 11/11/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, reliable flashes, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Lake, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Just used this flash for taking photo's on the reefs in Barbados. Pictures came out great and the flash was very relible.

if you wanth your camera do the best.

By enrique

from palo alto ca. on 11/9/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals, Your camera helper

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Not have price on hobie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

handle for camera and clear photos.

great.

By DiverDan

from Chesapeake Bay on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Tremendous improvement in quality of pictures. No problems in use or performance.

flashy

By Scuba Bucky

from Trussville, Alabama on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Wire outside off handle

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

Used it one season and had to send it back to the factory because the bracket was cracked and finaly broke into.

The right light!!!

By Lou

from Egg Harbor Township, NJ on 10/1/2007

Pros:

Functional

Cons:

Cumbersum

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

It makes your underwater photos look great.

Works great!

By Normandg

from Newport News, Virginia on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

I have been taking pictures for years (on land). This was my first time trying (key word) to take pictures under water. You really need to do a lot of trial and error. The external flash made a BIG difference. I had to make sure to set the camera for external (yes, there is an option to set on the camera). I am very pleased with the purchase and the operation.

It does an adequate job

By m

from fresno, ca on 9/11/2007

Pros:

Functional, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

bulky; not ideal at night, Not Versatile

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

I bought this to see if I would enjoy underwater photography. The base unit for this camera is great. The strobe however is bulky and trying to night dive with it awkward.... it would be nice to mount a light with the camera and the strobe, so it only requires one hand.

Best add-on

By Tony

from Guam on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

best bang for the buck

You'll need this for good picture

By RoyN

from California on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife External Flash For ReefMaster, #SL960:

The strobe is needed because you'll get backscatter which is evil for underwater camera. However, you'll need a flashlink in order to have the flash fire every time you press the button.

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