SEA&SEA Introduces YS-D12S CUBee Strobe

With their flagship YS-D130R strobe transport since late 2025, SEA&SEA has now introduced a brand new strobe for 2026, this time on the reverse finish of the vary—the YS-D12S CUBee.

The “CUBee”—for that’s absolutely what everybody will probably be calling it—is squarely aimed toward freshmen. Indeed, it’s particularly aimed toward customers of the Olympus and OM System Tough TG sequence of cameras, requiring digital camera and strobe to be merely switched to RC mode in an effort to take pleasure in exact TTL flash publicity.

But the Japanese firm has gone one ingenious step additional to make life straightforward and handy for TG customers: The CUBee is powered by the identical lithium-ion battery (LI-92B) used within the TG sequence cameras. That means TG shooters can use OM System UC-92 chargers to cost the battery of their digital camera in addition to of their strobe(s). A intelligent technique to minimize down on the gear it is advisable to carry round with you. SEA&SEA says you’ll get 400 flashes out of the strobe between fees.

The management panel on the again of the CUBee can also be good and simple, with a single dial and a single push button together with a transparent, shiny colour LCD panel displaying operation menus or present settings, similar to mode, flash publicity compensation, and battery stage. And talking of touring mild, the strobe can also be extraordinarily light-weight—8.8oz (250g) (with out battery) on land and simply a gram (0.04oz) underwater (with battery).

Shipping in late October, the YS-D12S CUBee is accessible in three colours (yellow, purple and grey). Contact a SEA&SEA supplier similar to Backscatter for pricing.

 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

YS-D12S CUBee

The good match for the TG sequence. Make your underwater flash pictures debut with CUBee!!

 

01. OM SYSTEM RC-Compatible Flash*

Since that is an OM SYSTEM RC-compatible flash*, you don’t must make any sophisticated settings when utilizing it with a TG sequence digital camera. Simply set the flash mode in your TG sequence digital camera to “RC.” Then, simply choose “RC Mode” on the CUBee. That’s all it is advisable to do to get began.

*A fiber-optic cable connection is required.

RC-Compatible Flash: It incorporates a flash mode appropriate with the “OM SYSTEM Wireless RC Flash System” for OM SYSTEM digital cameras, and achieves exact publicity management by regulating the flash output primarily based on digital mild indicators from the digital camera.

 

02. The battery is shared with the TG sequence

The battery is a lithium-ion battery that meets the identical specs as these used within the TG sequence cameras. It incorporates a compact and extremely dependable design. You can use it with confidence even throughout underwater pictures, which regularly takes place in harsh situations. Since the digital camera and battery are appropriate, you may share spare batteries and charging kits, making it handy and serving to to cut back the quantity of substances it is advisable to carry.

Compatible with OM SYSTEM Genuine Batteries and Chargers

CUBee is appropriate with OM SYSTEM’s real LI-92B lithium-ion battery and UC-92 charger.

For OM SYSTEM TG Series customers, this gives a excessive diploma of compatibility, permitting them to make use of the identical batteries and chargers.

CAUTION: You can’t cost the battery utilizing the CUBee unit itself. To cost the battery, please use the real OM SYSTEM UC-92 charger.

 

03. Ultra-lightweight!!

With a physique that’s a bit smaller than a smartphone, it’s ultra-lightweight, weighing simply 1g underwater. Not solely is it straightforward to hold on land, but it surely’s additionally light-weight and simple to deal with underwater. It doesn’t compromise the TG sequence’ maneuverability.

 

04. Rear-Facing Color LCD

Equipped with a high-brightness LCD that shows present settings and operation menus in colour. It gives excellent visibility even in darkish underwater environments, guaranteeing you received’t miss a shot attributable to adjustment errors.

The LCD show may be rotated in 90° increments to match the angle of the arm’s extension.

 

 

Specifications

YS-D12S CUBee

Model No.	YS-D12S
Color	Yellow / Red / Gray
Flash Output	12Ws
Color Temperature	5500K
Beam Angle	100°×110° / 50°×105° (w/o Diffuser)
Depth Rating	60m
Size	W65×H60×D77 mm / W2.6×H2.4×D3.0 inches
Compatible Battery	OM SYSTEM LI-92B Lithium-ion Battery
Number of Flashes	400 occasions
Recycle Time	3 sec.
Weight	250g [8.8oz] (Battery not included) / Underwater 1g [0.04oz] (together with battery)
Materials	Polycarbonate resin
Accessories	Diffuser S, Strobe YS Base S, Strobe Ball Base S, Action Cam Base S, Protector, Silicone Grease, Rubber Cap for Fiber Optic Socket, M4 Hex Wrench, M2 Hex Wrench

 

No Flash	TG-7 Built-in Flash	YS-D12S CUBee Single Light