10Bar Snoots Review

Erin Quigley · Issue 88, Jan/Feb 2016 · pp. 29–31

Products mentioned: 10Bar Snoot with Laser Aiming Light, Sea&Sea YS-D1, Sea&Sea YS-D2, 10Bar Snoot Set with Aiming Laser for Inon Z-240 & D-2000 Strobes

Although I’m a seasoned underwater photographer, I’m relatively new to snooting. On a recent trip to Lembeh, I brought along the 10Bar Snoot with Laser Aiming Light for my YS-D1. Setup was beyond easy; install three LR 44 batteries and snap the base onto the front of the YS-D1. It also fits the newer YS-D2. Even as a snoot novice, I was able to successfully aim and shoot it without assistance. My initial fears that the laser pointer might injure or alarm the critters disappeared when they appeared not to notice it at all. In fact, they ignored the laser completely, while my red or white focus light caused many critters to turn away or hide. Because you can’t see whatever’s directly under the intense red dot of the laser, it’s a good idea to aim it just to the side of where you want to focus. The laser turns off as you fire, so it’s never visible in the shot. The 10Bar Snoot size can be v…