Marelux Apollo Y Underwater Strobe
The Marelux Apollo Y Underwater Strobe sets a new standard for underwater photography and videography enthusiasts seeking to capture vivid, high-quality images with ease and precision. This powerful, yet compact underwater strobe is engineered to provide superior lighting and exceptional durability in even the most challenging underwater environments. Designed with both professionals and passionate enthusiasts in mind, the Apollo Y is packed with advanced features that make it a must-have for anyone using a Marelux housing or other compatible systems.
The Apollo Y strobe is compatible with all Marelux underwater housings and integrates seamlessly with the Marelux Apollo III, Marelux Apollo S, and Marelux Soft Pro systems, offering a flexible lighting solution for a variety of underwater shooting scenarios. The strobe’s new design features a specially crafted removable battery chamber that sets it apart from other models, while its user-friendly interface ensures that both novice and expert underwater photographers can benefit from its robust functionality.
The strobe’s powerful features, including a detachable battery chamber, deep-water proofing to 100 meters, and compatibility with popular battery types like 21700 and 18650, make it a standout product in the category of underwater strobes. Whether you’re capturing close-up images of coral reefs or snapping wide angle action shots of moving marine life, the Apollo Y’s optimized lighting performance will help you achieve stunning results. Furthermore, with a design focused on reducing overall costs for users, the new version of the Marelux SOFT (without electronic parts) adds an affordable option for those looking for high-quality underwater lighting on a budget.
Key Features and Benefits of the Marelux Apollo Y Underwater Strobe
- Compatible with Marelux Housing Systems: Designed to work seamlessly with a variety of Marelux underwater housings, as well as with other strobes including Marelux Apollo III, Marelux Apollo S, and Marelux Soft Pro.
- High-Performance Battery Chamber: Features a specially designed detachable battery chamber compatible with both 21700 and 18650 batteries, patented in the US and China.
- Durable and Deep-Water Rated: Aluminum constructed Strobe housing. Waterproof up to 100 meters, making it suitable for a range of underwater conditions.
- Compact and Lightweight: 15mm shorter than the Marelux Apollo S, making it easier to handle while still delivering powerful lighting.
- Optimized for Macro and Wide-Angle Photography: Beaded dome design offers enhanced lighting for both macro shots and short-range wide-angle photography. Features a red light for macro work.
- Dual Target Light Options: Includes a red/white target light with 1500 lumens, ideal for precise subject illumination.
- A new SNOOT will be launched for the Y strobe: The snoot, is a SOFT LITE without electronics parts, much smaller, will still have aperture and dial.
- Filters: There will be options to add color filters
- TTL & HSS: Both will be available in the new Y Strobe
- Olympus Users: An RC function will also be available in the new Y Strobe
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- Marelux Housings and Accessories
- Underwater Strobes & Flashes
- Underwater Video Lights
- Snoots for Underwater Strobes
- Marelux Apollo iii 2.0 Strobe
- Marelux Apollo S uw strobe
- 1.Support TTL, Olympus RC, HSS (The TTL, HSS, and RC modes require compatible flash triggers to be used)
- 2. With a special designed MTL mode, support continuous flashes at 10 FPS within a maximum brightness of GN9
- 3. Fiber Trigger: with one fiber port that supports M, Pre Flash(Compatible with compact cameras),TTL, Olympus RC(Supports RC-MANUAL, RC-TTL, RC-FP), M-HSS and MTL modes
- 4. Guide Number: 22 (on land)
- 5. Beam Angle: 120 °ï¼ˆ140 ° with Diffuser ）
- 6. Color Temperature: 6000k (5500k with white diffuser,4700k with yellow diffuser)
- 7. Full Power Recycle Time: 0.6 second
- 8. Dimensions: max diameter 90mm, main body length 116mm, full length (including battery chamber ) 167mm
- 9. Battery: 2x 21700 lithium batteries (Compatible to 18650 lithium batteries with adapter),MAX discharging current 15A
- 10. Detachable Water Proof Battery Chamber (Patented Design)
- 11. Full Power Flash Count: around 1500 times
- 12. Two Video Light Colors: 3000 lumens on white（Runtime up to 120 minutes） and 1000 lumens on red
- 13. Depth Rating: 100m
- Marelux Apollo Y Underwater Strobe
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Can the Marelux Apollo Y strobe be used with any Marelux housing?
Yes, the Apollo Y is designed to be compatible with various Marelux housings, including the Marelux Apollo III, Apollo S, and Soft Pro.
What type of batteries does the Apollo Y support?
The Apollo Y’s detachable battery chamber is uses 2x 21700 (may also use 18650 batteries with adapters).
How deep can I take the Marelux Apollo Y underwater?
The Apollo Y is rated for use at depths of up to 100 meters, making it ideal for both shallow and deep-sea dives.
Is the Marelux Apollo Y suitable for macro photography?
Yes, the beaded dome design of the Apollo Y is optimized for macro shots, providing soft, even lighting for close-up photography.
Does the Marelux Apollo Y come with a target light?
Yes, the Apollo Y includes a dual-target light with both red and white LEDs, providing 3000 lumens on white (Runtime up to 120 minutes) and 1000 lumens on red
