I've been using a pair of Retra Pro Max this week in Raja Ampat. Using eight batteries per strobe, I find that I can easily shoot for two or three dives before having to change batteries. They last a lot longer than the Nikon Z8 battery!
Having a TTL electronic system automatically benefits manual (M) mode shooters, as the optical signal analysis is incredibly precise. This ensures reliable triggering even with less-than-ideal fiber optic cables. Moreover, when shooting with the strobe off-camera, simply removing the black cap from the optical sensor enables it to detect signals effectively, especially when positioning the strobe behind objects like coral fans or inside wrecks.
I like the retras and really would have liked to have some when getting my kit together. But they were a bit out of my price range. I got a really good deal on a pair of SUPE strobes, totally agree on not needing TTL.
I've been using a pair of Retra Pro Max this week in Raja Ampat. Using eight batteries per strobe, I find that I can easily shoot for two or three dives before having to change batteries. They last a lot longer than the Nikon Z8 battery!
Having a TTL electronic system automatically benefits manual (M) mode shooters, as the optical signal analysis is incredibly precise. This ensures reliable triggering even with less-than-ideal fiber optic cables. Moreover, when shooting with the strobe off-camera, simply removing the black cap from the optical sensor enables it to detect signals effectively, especially when positioning the strobe behind objects like coral fans or inside wrecks.
Great review guys!
I can see Alex thinking "bastard button" to himself as Matt talks about the Inon strobes 😂
I like the retras and really would have liked to have some when getting my kit together.
But they were a bit out of my price range.
I got a really good deal on a pair of SUPE strobes, totally agree on not needing TTL.
Matt doesn’t worry about battery life as he only shoots 15 photos on a dive
*15 photos in a week