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Jack,
I have a Fuji E900 and Ikelite housing. What strobe would you suggest for this set-up and what price range am I looking at? I would appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Laurel
The E900 is a great little camera, I shot mine for 1.5 years with good results. I get asked this question by many underwater photographers looking for an external strobe to use with various cameras. The below information is derived from my experience and pertains to most all point & shoot cameras and housings.
An external strobe is a way for photographers to add more light to bring out colors and detail that would otherwise be lost and creatively light their subjects, to emphasize, or de-emphasize subject matter. Also by angling the light away from the subject directly, you can you can reduce backscatter; particles in the water that reflect light directly into the camera lens.
When buying a strobe, you pretty much get what you pay for in terms of features, power, coverage and speed. It's important to consider what subject matter and shooting conditions you will be diving in....
More: Choosing an Underwater Strobe for Point & Shoot Cameras
