Sea & Sea
Type: Housing, strobe, and camera manufacturer
Founded: 1972 (Japan)
Acquired by: Fisheye Co., Ltd. (September 10, 2021)
Director (post-acquisition): Kenji Omura
Key products: YS-series strobes, MDX/DX-series housings, RDX polycarbonate housings, Motor Marine cameras, DX compact camera systems, TTL converters
US Distribution: Sea & Sea USA (to December 2003); TUSA / Tabata USA (from January 2004)
Overview
Sea & Sea was founded in 1972 in Japan and became one of the most significant manufacturers in the underwater photography industry across five decades. The company pioneered mass-produced underwater strobes with its Yellow Sub series and built a reputation across three major product lines: the Motor Marine series of compact underwater cameras, CNC-machined aluminum alloy housings for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras (all designed and manufactured in Japan), and the YS-series of underwater strobes that became among the most widely used worldwide. ([1])
At the height of the digital transition in the early 2000s, Sea & Sea was one of the first housing manufacturers to embrace digital SLR cameras, announcing housings for the Canon D30/D60 and Nikon D100 as early as 2002. ([2]) The company maintained a close relationship with both Canon and Nikon, receiving pre-production camera bodies early to develop housings ahead of competitors. ([3])
Sea & Sea’s housings evolved from earlier cast designs described as “big and heavy” to sleek CNC-machined aluminum alloy bodies with hard anodized finishes by 2007. ([4], [5]) Dr. Alex Mustard praised the quality of finish of the latest generation housings at DEMA 2008 as “really impressive.” ([6])
The company was a regular major exhibitor at DEMA Show, sharing a large booth with parent distributor TUSA. ([7])
In September 2021, Sea & Sea was acquired by Fisheye Co., Ltd., with Kenji Omura as director. The acquisition was completed just before the company’s 50th anniversary in 2022. Omura stated the new company would “utilise its nearly 50 year heritage and pedigree to develop new products in the future.” ([8])
US Distribution: The TUSA Transition
In December 2003, Sea & Sea Japan announced it would quit as distributor in the USA “for financial reasons” effective December 23. TUSA (Tabata USA) took over distributorship as of January 1, 2004, operating from Long Beach, California under TUSA President Stephen Ashmore. The existing sales force remained in place. ([9])
From that point forward, TUSA handled all US distribution, warranty service, and dealer support. Sea & Sea’s booth at DEMA was co-located with TUSA’s. Key TUSA personnel included Kevin McDonald, who demonstrated products and conducted pool testing, and Andy Sallmon, who hosted press at DEMA events. ([10], [11])
Product Lines
Housings
Sea & Sea produced three tiers of underwater housings:
MDX series (aluminum, professional): CNC-machined from solid blocks of corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with hard black anodizing. Depth rated to 100m/330ft. Featured port lock systems, sacrificial zinc diodes for electrolysis protection, optional leak detectors, and interchangeable viewfinders. The MDX line covered Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Olympus camera bodies from the mid-2000s onward. ([12], [13])
DX series (aluminum, consumer DSLR): Machined aluminum housings for mid-range DSLRs. Earlier models used a latch closure system that some users found problematic — if a latch caught in the wrong position it could damage the main O-ring. ([14])
RDX series (polycarbonate, entry-level): Introduced at DEMA 2008, these lower-cost housings targeted entry-level DSLR users. Made of 100% polycarbonate with plastic latches, rated to 60m/200ft. The Canon Rebel XTi (400D) RDX housing shipped with a built-in eTTL converter — unusual for the price point. Compatible with Sea & Sea’s NX, CX, and RDX port systems via adapter rings. ([15], [16])
DX compact camera systems: Self-contained camera-plus-housing combos including the DX-3000, DX-5000G, DX-8000G, DX-1G (based on Ricoh), DX-2G, DX-1200HD, and DX-GE5. These provided complete underwater imaging packages with fiber-optic strobe compatibility. The DX-1G Pro Package was particularly popular at $2,499 including strobe, arms, wide-angle lens, and Pelican case. ([17], [18], [19])
In 2013, Sea & Sea entered the compact mirrorless/advanced compact housing market with the MDX-RX100/II for Sony RX100 cameras — a full aluminum housing with 100m depth rating for a compact camera. ([20])
In 2022, Sea & Sea introduced the MDX-aU, a universal housing for Sony Alpha series cameras (a7IV, a7RIV, a7SIII, a9II, a1) — a forward-looking design with oversized rear acrylic panel and modular customization kits for different camera bodies. It shipped with a vacuum leak alarm unit as standard equipment. ([21])
Strobes
Sea & Sea’s strobe line was the company’s most widely recognized product category, evolving through multiple generations:
YS-90DX (2001): Digital strobe with pre-flash setting, shown at DEMA 2001. One of the first strobes designed to address the TTL pre-flash issue that plagued early digital camera and strobe combinations. ([22])
YS-90 Auto (2002): Announced alongside the digital SLR housing push. ([23])
YS-55TTL/E (2004): Entry-level TTL strobe. ([24])
YS-110 (2005): A major advance featuring three xenon flash tubes for 105x105-degree coverage, GN 22, DS-TTL via fiber optic, LED target light, and ~1 second recycle time with NiMH batteries. Designed to address drawbacks noted by Wetpixel users in previous models. Became the workhorse strobe for many underwater photographers. ([25])
YS-110a / Alpha (2008): Updated version with improved 1.9-second recycle time (full power) and better TTL exposure with compact cameras. ([26])
YS-250 PRO (2006-2016): Large professional strobe with removable NiMH battery, GN 32, 105-degree beam, 1.2-second full-power recycle time, and LED aiming light. Prototyped at DEMA 2006, field-tested at the Digital Shootout in Bonaire in 2007, began shipping late 2007. Slightly negative underwater (2.5 oz). Discontinued August 2016 — the proprietary battery packs were a known weak point. ([27], [28], [29])
YS-D1 (2012): Billed as “the most advanced strobe SEA&SEA has produced in its 40 year history.” Key specs: GN 32 (native 80x80 degrees), DS-TTLII with exposure compensation (+/- 4 stops), auto-sensing slave, 11-step manual control, LED target light, 100m depth rating. 25% more powerful and 10% smaller than the YS-110 Alpha. Retail $750, available February 2012. ([30])
YS-03 (2014): Budget compact strobe system with 100-degree beam, TTL-only operation, 4 AAA batteries. Sold as a complete “Universal Lighting System” package ($349) with compact flex arm, tray, and multi-core fiber optic cable. Targeted at compact camera users. ([31])
YS-D2 (2015): Retained YS-D1 specs with added audible TTL/ready confirmation and rear glowing panel with illuminated controls. GN 32, 200 flashes per charge, 1.5-second recycle time. Retail $719.95, shipping July 15, 2015. Manufactured in China. ([32])
YS-D2J (2017): Japanese-manufactured revision of the YS-D2, released in direct response to reliability issues with the Chinese-produced original. Same specifications, priced at $689.95. ([33])
YS-D3 Lightning (2020): New-generation strobe with GN 33, aspherical optical toroidal lens over two flash tubes for even light distribution, 105x80-degree native beam (110x100 with diffuser), continuous firing at GN 16 without interval, 0.8-second recycle at GN 22, target light 4x brighter than YS-D2 (usable as dive light), color-coded backlight panel for mode identification, and over-pressure relief valve. Optional dome diffuser widened beam to 150 degrees. Optional snoot with internal prism for aligned target/strobe light. ([34])
YS-D3 Mark II (2021): Updated version adding compatibility with Sea & Sea and third-party strobe triggers, redesigned control dials. Sea & Sea also released firmware updates for Mark I units addressing TTL overexposure with third-party converters, though these did not resolve widely reported triggering issues. ([35], [36])
TTL Converters and Optical Systems
Sea & Sea developed its own ecosystem of TTL conversion technology:
- TTL Converter N / C: Electronic converters (Nikon iTTL and Canon eTTL) that sat between housings and strobes, enabling through-the-lens flash metering over wired sync cords. Multiple versions were released, with the TTL Converter III N supporting mixed strobe models for dual-strobe setups. ([37], [38], [39])
- YS Optical Converters: LED-based optical converters for mirrorless housings that converted camera flash signals to fiber-optic TTL control of YS strobes. Models included converters for Canon EOS R (2019) and Sony Alpha (2022). ([40], [41])
- Manual Flash Trigger: Non-TTL optical trigger option for manual shooters. ([42])
Ports and Accessories
- Glass dome port (2006): Introduced to replace earlier acrylic domes, offering sharper images, reduced glare, and better over/under capability. ([43])
- Universal Dome Port 210 AR (2020-2021): 210mm dome made of Plantex optical PMMA with meniscus lens curvature design, offering near-glass optical quality at lower weight and cost. Available with 7-layer anti-reflective coating. Compatible with both Sea & Sea and Nauticam housings via interchangeable bayonet mounts. Community reviewer Morten Bjorn-Larsen found corner sharpness usable from f/6.3 and “rather satisfying” from f/8, with effective AR coating eliminating lens reflections. ([44], [45])
- VF45 viewfinder (2010): 45-degree viewfinder accessory. ([46])
- SA8 Sea Arm system: Ball-and-clamp arm system machined from solid aluminum, updated with SA8 Series Ball Clamp II in 2017. ([47])
- Vacuum leak detection system (2022): Temperature-compensated pressure monitoring system for MDX housings, measuring air pressure every 0.2 seconds with 3-color LED status indicator. Available for a wide range of MDX housings across Nikon, Canon, and Sony. Followed Nauticam in adopting vacuum leak detection. ([48])
Video Housings
Sea & Sea produced dedicated video housings alongside their still camera products, including the VX-S1, VX-S2, VX-FX1 (for Sony camcorders), and VX-G1 (for Panasonic NV-GS250). These were regularly displayed at DEMA alongside the stills lineup. ([49], [50])
Product Timeline
1972-2001: Founding and Film Era
- 1972: Founded in Japan. Pioneered mass-produced underwater strobes with the Yellow Sub series. ([51])
- 1990s-2000s: Motor Marine compact underwater camera series.
- 2001-01: YS-90DX digital strobe with pre-flash setting shown at DEMA 2001. ([52])
2002-2005: Digital SLR Transition
- 2002-09: Announces D30/D60 and D100 housings on US website; DX-3000 and DX-5000 camera/housing combos; YS-90 Auto strobe. Radical shift to digital product line. ([53], [54])
- 2003: DX-100 housing for Nikon D100 ships and is reviewed favorably by Rod Klein — “reliable and easy to use” with earlier control dial problems “completely fixed.” DX-1Ds for Canon 1Ds (flagship 11MP DSLR) listed on Japanese website. DX-S2 Pro, DX-3000, Aquapix self-contained camera also announced. ([55], [56], [57])
- 2003-12: Sea & Sea Japan quits US distribution “for financial reasons.” TUSA (Tabata USA) takes over distributorship effective January 1, 2004. ([58])
- 2004: DX-D70 housing reviewed by Rich Todd; DX-5000G 5.1MP underwater camera; YS-55TTL/E strobe; Sea & Sea website re-launched; DX-3100 Aquapix upgrade. Major DEMA 2004 presence with seminars. ([59], [60], [61], [62])
- 2005: DX-8000G and DX-750G cameras; DX-350D and DX-D50 housings; YS-110 strobe (3 flash tubes, 105-degree coverage); multiple HDV video housings. ([63], [64], [65], [66])
2006-2009: MDX Era and Full-Frame Entry
- 2006-04: Announces DX-D200 and DX-5D housings for Nikon D200 and Canon 5D. ([67])
- 2006-06: YS-27DX strobe announced for compact cameras. ([68])
- 2006-09: New glass dome port introduced — sharper images, less glare than previous acrylic. YS-110 Alpha strobe announced. ([69], [70])
- 2006-11: YS-250 PRO prototype shown at DEMA 2006 alongside complete DSLR housing lineup (DX-5D, DX-D80, DX-D200, DX-D50) with TTL Converters N and C. Eric Cheng noted ergonomic limitations — important controls unreachable from shooting position on several models. ([71])
- 2007-01: DX-5D housing recalled for multi-selector assembly retrofit on serial numbers 055000002-055000174, due to potential fixation or minor flooding through component O-ring seals. Free replacement via TUSA/Sea & Sea Service Center. ([72])
- 2007-01: DX-400D housing for Canon Digital Rebel XTi announced. ([73])
- 2007-07: DX-1G 10MP underwater camera announced. ([74])
- 2007-08: Housings for Canon 40D, Nikon D300, and Nikon D3 announced. ([75])
- 2007-11: DEMA 2007 — new CNC-machined housings for Canon 1D Mk III, 40D, Digital Rebel XTi, and Nikon D300. D300 housing provided access to shooting mode wheel for Live View. YS-250 PRO begins shipping with NiMH removable battery, GN 32. DX-1G Pro Package priced at $2,499. TTL Converter III N supports mixed strobe models. ([76])
- 2008-02: 2008 catalog published with MDX-D300, MDX-D3/D3x, MDX-40D, and MDX-Pro MKIII housings, plus YS-250 Pro TTL converters. ([77])
- 2008-03: MDX-PRO Mark III housing for Canon 1D/1Ds Mark III reviewed by Eric Cheng and Don Kehoe. “Beautifully machined” from solid aluminum block, built-in leak detector, dual sync cord bulkheads, good ergonomics for large hands. ([78])
- 2008-03: YS-17 TTL strobe announced for compact cameras. ([79])
- 2008-10: DEMA 2008 — DX-2G compact system (12MP, 2.7” LCD, fiber-optic port), DX-1200HD (720p video), YS-110a strobe, new polycarbonate RDX housing line for Canon Rebel XSi. ([80])
- 2009-02: MDX-D700 and MDX-5D MKII housings — Sea & Sea enters the full-frame DSLR market. ([81])
2010-2014: Expanding the MDX Line
- 2010-02: MDX-D300s ships; MDX-7D announced for Canon EOS 7D. ([82], [83])
- 2010-06: Housings for Canon 500D/550D. ([84])
- 2010-08: DX-GE5 compact camera system (12.2MP, polycarbonate housing, 55m depth rating). ([85])
- 2011-01: MDX-D7000 housing announced. ([86])
- 2011-06: RDX-600D polycarbonate housing for Canon Rebel T3i, priced at $1,395. ([87])
- 2012-01: YS-D1 strobe released — game-changing successor to YS-110 series. GN 32, 25% more powerful, 10% smaller. $750. ([88])
- 2012-06: MDX-5DMkIII housing renderings released. ([89])
- 2012-07: Housings for Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 announced. ([90], [91])
- 2012-12: Housing for Nikon D600. ([92])
- 2013-04: MDX-6D housing for Canon EOS 6D. ([93])
- 2013-06: MDX-D7100 housing. ([94])
- 2013-10: RDX-100D polycarbonate housing. ([95])
- 2013-11: Housings for Canon EOS 70D. ([96])
- 2013-12: MDX-RX100/II housing for Sony RX100 — aluminum compact housing with 100m rating. ([97])
- 2014-08: Housing for Sony RX100 III. ([98])
- 2014-09: Housing for Sony a6000. ([99])
- 2014-10: YS-03 Universal Lighting System — budget TTL strobe package at $349. ([100])
2015-2018: YS-D2 Era and Quality Crisis
- 2015-01: MDX housing for 5D Mark III updated; MDX-D810 housing announced. ([101], [102])
- 2015-03: MDX-7D Mark II housing. ([103])
- 2015-05: Housing for Sony a7 Mark II. ([104])
- 2015-07: YS-D2 strobe announced — illuminated controls, audible confirmation. $719.95. ([105])
- 2015-09: MDX-EM5 Mark II housing for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. ([106])
- 2016-06: MDX-D500 housing. ([107])
- 2016-08: Housings for Canon EOS 80D and Sony a6300. ([108], [109])
- 2016-08: YS-250 PRO discontinued — no replacement model announced. Proprietary battery packs noted as a weak point. ([110])
- 2016-11: Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. ([111])
- 2017-01: Updated housing for EOS 5D Mark IV. ([112])
- 2017-10: YS-D2J announced — Japanese-manufactured version to address reliability issues with Chinese-produced YS-D2. $689.95. ([113])
- 2017-11: MDX housing for Nikon D850 ships. ([114])
- 2018-04: Port for Canon 35mm macro lens. ([115])
- 2018-09: Housing for Sony a7 Mark III. ([116])
- 2018-11: MDX housing for Nikon Z6/Z7 — Sea & Sea enters Nikon mirrorless market. ([117])
- 2018-12: MDX housing for Canon EOS R — enters Canon mirrorless market. ([118])
2019-2022: Mirrorless Transition and Acquisition
- 2019-04: YS Optical Converter for Canon EOS R ships — TTL and manual control. ([119])
- 2019-12: MDX housing for Sony a7RIV announced. ([120])
- 2020-02: MDXL housing for Sony a7 Mark IV ships. ([121])
- 2020-04: YS-D3 Lightning begins shipping — GN 33, aspherical toroidal lens, target light usable as dive light. ([122])
- 2020-07: Universal Dome 210 AR previewed — Plantex PMMA with meniscus lens design and AR coating. ([123])
- 2020-12: MDX housing for Canon EOS R5. ([124])
- 2021-03: Firmware update for YS-D3 addresses TTL overexposure with third-party converters (but not triggering issues). MDX housing for Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II ships. ([125], [126])
- 2021-07: YS-D3 Mark II strobe announced with redesigned controls and trigger compatibility. ([127])
- 2021-08: Universal Dome Port 210 II and 210 AR II ship — PMMA domes with Nauticam compatibility. ([128])
- 2021-09-10: Acquired by Fisheye Co., Ltd. Director: Kenji Omura. Completed before 50th anniversary. ([129])
- 2022-03: Vacuum leak detection system announced for MDX housings — temperature-compensated, 3-color LED monitoring. ([130])
- 2022-08: MDX-aU universal housing for Sony Alpha series (a1, a9II, a7SIII, a7RIV, a7IV) — future-oriented design with oversized rear panel, standard vacuum system, and camera-specific customization kits. ([131])
Community Reception: YS Strobe Reliability Crisis
The YS strobe line experienced a sustained reliability crisis documented across Wetpixel forums from 2012 through at least 2022. This became one of the most discussed equipment issues in the community and drove significant user migration to Inon Z-240/Z-330 and Retra strobes.
YS-D1 (2012-2015)
Multiple users reported complete strobe failures. One user documented 4 strobes failing over a 3-month period — capacitors charged normally but strobes would not fire in any mode. Sea & Sea’s Japan service center could not identify the fault. ([132]) Other reported issues included overheating from successive full-power shots (documented in the manual but frequently encountered by users), and flash tube burnout. Backscatter reported multiple customers experiencing failures just after warranty expiration. ([133])
YS-D2 (2015-2017)
The Chinese-manufactured YS-D2 introduced more widespread reliability problems. One user’s brand-new pair failed on a trip to Raja Ampat — after 10-15 firings at depth, a strobe would shut down with battery warning indicators despite fully charged batteries. The YS-D1 backups functioned perfectly with the same setup. After returning the unit, the user waited over 3 months with no resolution from Sea & Sea, and emails to Sea & Sea Japan went unanswered. The user’s retailer reported 3 additional YS-D2 units returned for faults during that period. ([134])
Flash tube failure was another common YS-D2 problem — one user found the flash tube reduced to “a pile of powder” after 300 dives. Backscatter’s testing revealed a system fault dumping full output into the bulb regardless of settings, meaning tube replacement alone would not fix the issue. One user’s strobe flooded internally (not the battery compartment) and took nearly 4 months to be warranty-replaced, requiring shipment to Japan. ([135])
Other documented YS-D2 issues included parasitic power drain when powered off (batteries dead within 24 hours with the switch set to “off”), control dial malfunctions (firing at full power regardless of setting), and bulb/housing charring requiring $200+ repairs. Users reported total repair costs approaching the price of a new unit, and Sea & Sea’s recommendation to “buy new” rather than repair. ([136], [137])
YS-D2J (2017-2020)
The Japanese-manufactured YS-D2J addressed some hardware reliability issues but introduced a new TTL problem. Multiple users reported the strobe firing too early in TTL mode, apparently reacting to the camera’s pre-flash rather than the main flash. This resulted in photos appearing as if no flash was used, even though the strobe visibly fired. The issue particularly affected users switching from the older YS-D2 to the YS-D2J with the same camera bodies and cables. Multi-core fiber optic cables were identified as essential for TTL function — single-core cables that worked fine for triggering could not transmit enough of the rapid pre-flash/main-flash sequence. ([138])
YS-D3 (2020-2022)
The YS-D3 Lightning introduced battery protection mode failures — the strobe’s LED would blink red (indicating low battery) with fully charged batteries and refuse to fire. Users reported this occurring after approximately 100 dives/2000 frames, with no user-serviceable reset procedure. One detailed report documented methodical troubleshooting including multiple battery sets, end cap swaps, and terminal cleaning, all to no effect. The strobe required factory service to exit the protection mode lockout. ([139])
The YS-D3 also had widely reported incompatibility with third-party TTL triggers (notably UWT triggers). In a 127-reply forum thread, the UWT manufacturer confirmed the trigger did not support the YS-D3, and users found the strobe’s optical sensor significantly less sensitive than Inon strobes, requiring strobes to be held directly against the LED port to fire. This drove users toward either Sea & Sea’s own (more expensive) optical converters or switching strobe brands entirely. ([140])
Sea & Sea released firmware updates in 2021 to address TTL overexposure with compact cameras and third-party converters, but the Wetpixel community noted these did not resolve the triggering compatibility issues. ([141], [142])
Community impact: The cumulative effect of a decade of strobe reliability issues significantly damaged Sea & Sea’s reputation in the Wetpixel community. Multiple users explicitly cited switching to Inon Z-330s or Retra Pro strobes as a direct result. The pattern of slow warranty service (months-long waits, shipment to Japan required), unresponsive communication, and repeated quality issues across multiple product generations contrasted poorly with competitors. (forum community)
Notable Reviews
- DX-100 housing for Nikon D100 (2003): Reviewed by Rod Klein after 3 weeks on the Bay Islands Aggressor. “Generally reliable and easy to use.” Praised clear back for visual leak checking, comprehensive camera controls, and reasonable price point. Criticized dome port buoyancy issues, latch system, and loss of some controls at depth (110 feet). ([143])
- MDX-PRO Mark III (2008): Reviewed by Eric Cheng and Don Kehoe. “Beautifully machined” from solid aluminum, built-in leak detector, good Canon 1D Mark III ergonomics (both dials and * button reachable with large hands). Noted minor sync cord bulkhead compatibility issue. ([144])
- Universal Dome 210 AR (2020): Previewed by Morten Bjorn-Larsen. Plantex PMMA with near-glass optical quality at lower weight/cost. Corner sharpness usable from f/6.3, AR coating effective against lens reflections, good split-level performance without surface treatment. ([145])
Key People
- Kevin McDonald — TUSA/Sea & Sea USA product representative, demonstrated housings at DEMA shows, conducted pool testing of strobes. ([146])
- Andy Sallmon — Sea & Sea USA representative who hosted press at DEMA. ([147])
- Kenji Omura — Director of Fisheye Co., became director of Sea & Sea post-acquisition. ([148])
- Stephen Ashmore — TUSA President who oversaw the US distribution transition. ([149])
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- Wetpixel article, Aug 29, 2007: Sea Seas Underwater Housings For Canon 40d And Nikon D300 D3 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 2, 2007: Dema 2007 Sea Sea ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 12, 2008: Sea Sea Releases 2008 Catalog Of Dslr Housings ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 17, 2008: Sea Sea Mdx Pro Mark Iii Underwater Housing Review ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 15, 2008: Sea Sea Announces Ys 17 Ttl Strobe Accessories For Compact Cameras ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 28, 2008: Dema 2008 Sea Sea With Interview ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 19, 2009: New Sea Sea Housings Mdx D700 Mdx 5d Mkii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 27, 2010: Sea Sea Mdx D300s Shipping ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 27, 2010: Sea Sea Mdx 7d Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 21, 2010: New Housings From Sea Sea For Canon 500 550d ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 25, 2010: Sea Sea Releases Details Of The Dx Ge5 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 21, 2011: Sea Sea Announces Mdx D7000 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 14, 2011: Sea And Sea Releases Rdx 600d Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 17, 2012: Sea Sea Announces Release Of Ys D1 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 5, 2012: Sea Sea Releases Renderings Of Mdx 5dmkiii Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 7, 2012: Sea Sea Announces Housing For 5d Mark Iii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 7, 2012: Sea Sea Announces Housing For The Nikon D800 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 19, 2012: Sea And Sea Announces Housing For Nikon D600 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 22, 2013: Sea Sea Announce Mdx 6d Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 17, 2013: Sea Sea Announces The Mdx D7100 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 10, 2013: Sea Sea Announces The Rdx 100d Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 22, 2013: Sea Sea Release Their Housing For Eos 70d ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 18, 2013: Sea Sea Announces Housing For Sony Rx100 Models ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 19, 2014: Seasea Unveils Their Housing For The Sony Rx100 Iii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 4, 2014: Seasea Announces Housing For The Sony A6000 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 10, 2014: Sea Sea Announces The Ys 03 Universal Lighting System ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 23, 2015: Seasea Updates Mdx Housing For 5d Mark Iii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 29, 2015: Seasea Announces The Mdx D810 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 2, 2015: Seasea Announces The Mdx 7d Mark Ii Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, May 1, 2015: Seasea Announces Housing For Sony A7 Mark Ii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 2, 2015: Seasea Announces The Ys D2 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 7, 2015: Sea Sea Announces The Mdx Em5 Mark Ii Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jun 23, 2016: Seasea Announces The Mdx D500 Housing ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 8, 2016: Seasea Announced Housing For Eos 80d ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 10, 2016: Sea Sea Announced Housing For Sony A6300 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 30, 2016: Seasea Discontinues The Ys 250 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 22, 2016: Sea Sea Announces Housing For Eos 5d Mark Iv ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jan 6, 2017: Seasea Announces New Housing For Eos 5d Mark Iv ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 3, 2017: Seasea Announces Japanese Produced Ys D2 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 13, 2017: Seasea Ships Housing For Nikon D850 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 20, 2018: Seasea Announces Port For Canon 35mm Macro Lens ↩
- Wetpixel article, Sep 17, 2018: Seasea Releases Housing For Sony A7 Mark Iii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 16, 2018: Seasea Announces Mdx Housing For Nikon Z6 And Z7 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 22, 2018: Seasea Announces Housings For Canon Eos R ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 22, 2019: Seasea Ships Ys Optical Converter For Eos R ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 3, 2019: Seasea Announces Mdx Housing For Sony A7riv ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 19, 2020: Seasea Ships Mdxl Housing For Sony A7 Mark Iv ↩
- Wetpixel article, Apr 16, 2020: Seasea Ships Ys D3 Lightning Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 20, 2020: Preview Seasea 201ar Dome By Morten Bjrn Larsen ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 15, 2020: Sea And Sea Announces Mdx Housing For Eos R5 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 8, 2021: Seasea Releases Firmware Update For Ys D3 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 24, 2021: Seasea Ships Housing For Nikon Z6 Ii And Z7 Ii ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 19, 2021: Seasea Announces Updated Ys D3 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 31, 2021: Seasea Announces 210mm Dome Ports ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 2, 2021: Fisheye Acquires Seasea ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 8, 2022: Seasea Announces Vacuum System For Mdx Houings ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 4, 2022: Seasea Announces Housing For Sony Alpha Series ↩
- Forum thread: Sea Sea Ys D1 Strobe Failures ↩
- Forum thread: Sea Sea Ys D2 Flash Tube Broken Common Problem ↩
- Forum thread: Issuesproblem With Seasea Ys D2 Strobe ↩
- Forum thread: Sea Sea Ys D2 Flash Tube Broken Common Problem ↩
- Forum thread: Ys D2 Parasitic Power Draw ↩
- Forum thread: My Story With Ys D2 Strobe ↩
- Forum thread: Seasea Ys D2 Ttl Problem With New J Version ↩
- Forum thread: Sea And Sea Ys D3 Problem Led Blinks Red With Full Batteries And Wont Fire ↩
- Forum thread: Seasea Ys D3 Doesnt Work With Uwt Ttl Trigger ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 8, 2021: Seasea Releases Firmware Update For Ys D3 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 19, 2021: Seasea Announces Updated Ys D3 Strobe ↩
- Wetpixel article, May 4, 2003: Sea Sea Dx 100 Housing For Nikon D100 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 17, 2008: Sea Sea Mdx Pro Mark Iii Underwater Housing Review ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 20, 2020: Preview Seasea 201ar Dome By Morten Bjrn Larsen ↩
- Wetpixel article, Nov 2, 2007: Dema 2007 Sea Sea ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 28, 2008: Dema 2008 Sea Sea With Interview ↩
- Wetpixel article, Oct 2, 2021: Fisheye Acquires Seasea ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 13, 2003: Sea Sea Usa Tusa ↩
- DEMA 2001 Gallery (article) ↩
- DEMA 2002 Report (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea shows D60/D100 products (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea DX-100 housing review (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea DX-1Ds housing (article) ↩
- DEMA 2003 Show Coverage (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea USA to TUSA (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea DX-D70 review (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea DX-5000G camera (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea YS-55TTL/E strobe (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea YS-110 strobe (article) ↩
- Sea & Sea DX-D200 and DX-5D (article) ↩
- New Sea & Sea dome port (article) ↩
- YS-250 PRO announcement (article) ↩
- DEMA 2006: Sea & Sea (article) ↩
- DX-5D housing recall (article) ↩
- TTL Converter compatibility (article) ↩
- DEMA 2007: Sea & Sea (article) ↩
- 2008 DSLR housing catalog (article) ↩
- MDX-PRO Mark III review (article) ↩
- DEMA 2008: Sea & Sea (article) ↩
- MDX-D700 and MDX-5D MKII (article) ↩
- DX-GE5 compact system (article) ↩
- RDX-600D housing (article) ↩
- YS-D1 release (article) ↩
- MDX-RX100/II housing (article) ↩
- YS-03 Universal Lighting System (article) ↩
- YS-D2 strobe (article) ↩
- YS-250 discontinued (article) ↩
- YS-D2J Japanese production (article) ↩
- YS Optical Converter for EOS R (article) ↩
- YS-D3 Lightning ships (article) ↩
- Universal Dome 210 AR preview (article) ↩
- YS-D3 firmware update (article) ↩
- YS-D3 Mark II (article) ↩
- 210mm dome ports (article) ↩
- Fisheye acquires Sea & Sea (article) ↩
- Vacuum system for MDX housings (article) ↩
- MDX-aU universal Sony housing (article) ↩
- YS-D1 strobe failures (forum) ↩
- YS-D2 issues/problems (forum) ↩
- YS-D2 flash tube broken (forum) ↩
- YS-D2 strobe repair story (forum) ↩
- YS-D2 parasitic power draw (forum) ↩
- YS-D2J TTL problem (forum) ↩
- YS-D3 doesn’t work with UWT TTL trigger (forum) ↩
- YS-D3 battery protection mode failure (forum) ↩
- Wetpixel Live Ep. 161: Strobe Power Guide for Underwater Photographers (unknown) ↩