Sea and Sea YS-D130R Pro

Mike Bartick · Issue 148, Jan/Feb 2026 · pp. 29–33

Products mentioned: Sea and Sea YS-D130R Pro, Sea and Sea YS-D3 Lightning, Sea and Sea Duo strobe, Nauticam manual flash trigger, Nikon Z8, Nikon D850, Nikonos RS-13mm, EMWL 160º, MFO-3, Eneloop Pro AA batteries, L-ion battery

Sea and Sea introduced their new flagship strobe at the DEMA-2025 show, the YS-D130R Pro. Built on decades of experience, the YS-D130R Pro offers customizable options that are innovative in both design and function for the Sea and Sea lineup, providing more tools for the shooting experience. The design improvements over their predecessors are immediately noticeable when inspecting the strobes, with key enhancements that distinguish them from the previous lineup. Sea and Sea strobe users will be pleased to learn that the engineers have been listening and have addressed key components to ensure high performance throughout its lifespan while keeping a manageable size and weight for travel. At first glance: The YS-D130R Pro is a mid-sized strobe, slightly larger than the YS D3 Lightning and Duo series. Optional mounts are standard and let the user attach YS or ball mounts to either the top o…