An underwater flash designed for macro The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 MF-2 is a major upgrade to the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, with tons of new features and performance upgrades, including Olympus TTL, remote strobe control, high-speed sync, test mode, emergency signaling capability, a faster recycle time, and LED lights that are twice as bright as the previous model. All of the accessories from the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 carry over to the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 NEW: Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras NEW: Wireless Remote Control NEW: High-Speed Sync NEW: Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light NEW: Test Mode & Beacon NEW: Faster Recycle Time NEW: Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time Most of the conventional wisdom surrounding underwater strobes is that brighter and wider always equals better. If you're shooting macro underwater photography, you want the exact opposite. You want a tightly controlled light to pinpoint the subject and keep the background as dark as possible. The Mini Flash 2 is the perfect flash + snoot combination for any serious underwater macro photographer. Its tiny size can get into the tightest spots and the companion Optical Snoot OS-1 makes it the perfect macro strobe to give you the creativity you've been missing. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 features a remote transmit and receive function for wireless remote control and triggering. The remote system works by the main transmitting strobe having the ability to remotely adjust the power level of other Mini Flash 2 receiving strobes. The included Light Pipe attaches to the fiber optic mount of the Mini Flash 2 and allows for receiving the signal from the transmitting strobe without the need for a fiber optic cable or an electronic trigger. No cables and no reaching out for a remote strobe to change power levels means less silt from moving around or potentially freaking out the critter you’re trying to take a picture of. This works great for off-camera remote side lighting, backlighting, and snooting from the new Backscatter Remote Lighting Muck Stick. Remote lighting is now easy to deploy and a breeze to use. Remote lighting can create a whole new look for subjects that normally blend into their environment. The first shot above is with just the Mini Flash 2. The second shot is with a remotely placed Mini Flash 2 and Optical Snoot OS-1 on the Remote Lighting Muck Stick placed above and behind the subject. The third shot is with the Mini Flash 2 and Optical Snoot OS-1 lighting the front and a remotely placed Mini Flash 2 and Optical Snoot OS-1 with the Backscatter Color Filter System on the Remote Lighting Muck Stick placed above and behind the subject. 1000 LUMEN BUILT-IN FOCUS LIGHT With powerful 1000-lumen LED focus lights built-in, there’s no need for a separate focus light to manage on your rig. It makes a perfect companion for compact camera shooters looking for a great all-around streamlined strobe solution. It’s also the perfect solution for advanced mirrorless and SLR shooters looking to reduce their footprint, simplify their lighting and lighten their rig for easier shooting. The LED lights in the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 are now twice as bright as the previous Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 making this the absolute easiest strobe and snoot combination to use. Even in bright shallow conditions, it is super easy to see the target light from the snoot in the same exact shape and position as the flash. With no guessing on where the flash will fire, the Mini Flash 2 makes it as easy as can be to get perfect snooted shots right out of the box. The LED lights will run up to 90 minutes on a full 21700 battery. AUTOMATIC TTL FOR OLYMPUS CAMERAS The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 is compatible with Olympus’s TTL protocol through RC mode. In our testing, the Olympus RC system produces the most consistent and accurate TTL exposures of any underwater system. The Mini Flash 2 takes this a step further by also having an option for finely tuned macro TTL. Most TTL systems from camera manufacturers have not been optimized for close-up macro use. This usually results in TTL not working well at close distances and lower flash outputs associated with macro, leading to overexposed images. The Mini Flash 2 has a TTL mode specifically tailored to macro that allows for better and more accurate exposures when compared to other systems available. Exposure compensation is possible in TTL and is controlled directly from the camera, but most likely won’t be needed. TTL even works through the Optical Snoot OS-1 for perfect snooted exposures! HIGH SPEED SYNC High Speed Sync (HSS) is where the camera can shoot faster shutter speeds than the camera’s flash sync speed by using a special mode on the underwater flash. HSS allows for wider open apertures while still being able to maintain a darker background than otherwise would be possible at slower shutter speeds. Olympus mirrorless cameras can achieve HSS through Olympus RC mode with compatible housings such as the Backscatter Octo Housing for the Olympus Pen camera or with other brand mirrorless and SLR cameras including Sony, Nikon, and Canon with 3rd party flash triggers that support HSS such as UW Technics and the Turtle trigger from TRT Electronics.

4300 Lumen Ultra Smooth Wide Beam 1400 Lumen Custom Macro Mode Interchangeable Batteries To Shoot All Day Backscatter Snoot Compatible Backscatter Color Filter System Compatible Red Focus Light For Night Dives Run Time 50-1000 minutes Safety and Beacon Flash Includes 1-inch Ball and YS mounts Depth Rating 100m/330ft The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light is the ultimate video light for any video or photo shooter. Its compact size is great for travel, it’s versatile for macro and wide shooters, and offers practical signaling options usable on any dive that goes way beyond a simple SOS pattern. Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Underwater Video Light MW-4300 1400 Lumen Macro Beam 4300 Lumen Wide Beam Red Mode Compatible with the Backscatter Optical Snoot and Color Filter System The Backscatter Macro Wide 4000 Video Light is the ultimate video light for any video or photo shooter. Its compact size is great for travel, it’s versatile for macro and wide shooters, and offers practical signaling options usable on any dive that goes way beyond a simple SOS pattern. Watch our video breakdown of everything you need to know about the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light. The Ultimate Compact Video Light for Macro, Wide, and Snooting The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light is the ultimate video light for any video or photo shooter. Its compact size is great for travel, it’s versatile for macro and wide shooters, and offers practical signaling options usable on any dive that goes way beyond a simple SOS pattern. The small size and simple control set of the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light make it travel friendly and easy to use. The 4300-lumen wide beam is great for compact camera shooters looking for a small compact light that has a bright output for wide angle video. The 1400-lumen macro beam has been tailor-made for macro video shooters for all levels, from GoPro and compact all the way to full-frame SLR and cinema. Photographers looking for a focus light have plenty of power, plus a red mode for night time to avoid spooking critters and avoiding “the swarmies” from congregating all over your light and ruining the shot. Divemasters and guides will love the Alert and Beacon modes to get a diver's attention and to mark off locations on a night dive. Read on to learn all of the features and various uses for this highly versatile light. This demo reel was shot on location at Lembeh Resort by Backscatter Photo Pro James Emery with the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300, Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1, and Backscatter Color Filter System. A 1400-Lumen Spot Beam Tailored Specifically for Macro Shooting The spot beam on the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light was made specifically with macro shooters in mind. The tight, narrow beam with a hard edge has a beam pattern that will light up the subject without light spilling over into other unwanted areas of the shot. To get even tighter beam patterns, pair the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light with the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. Because macro mode is so bright, it has 5 power level settings to provide more granular control of the light output. For compact camera users, the light is bright enough to be used in place of a strobe for stills photography. For a pro-level macro shooter, this is all the light you’ll ever need for macro video. ©James Emery - Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Frogfish Even though this is a video light, it’s bright enough to knock out ambient light during the day time, even when shot with a snoot. A Video Light Built For Snooting Snooting has been very popular for photography in the past few years. It’s a great way to isolate a macro subject that usually blends into its environment and make it stand out and add more dramatic lighting. Snooting used to be limited to still photography. No more. The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light has a spot beam designed specifically for the macro video shooter. This has been hard for video applications as most lights don’t have snooting capability, aren’t bright enough with a snoot, or if it is bright enough, are way too large to be practical for macro shooting. The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light was designed from the ground up to be used with the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. The macro light pattern matches perfectly to the snoot to ensure the brightest beam possible for a snoot and video combination at a fraction of the size of larger lights. Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 & OS-1 Optical Snoot on a Camera System with Macro Subject The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light is the ultimate macro video light with a tight beam that can be made even tighter with the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. With a narrow angle and a super-bright beam, the macro mode on the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light is bright enough for small apertures and higher shutter speeds or shutter angles. With an EV value of 17 with the Optical Snoot OS-1 at its largest setting, the light is capable of an exposure of 1/125 ƒ32 at ISO 100. This is perfect for 4K 60p video shooting while maintaining a 180-degree shutter angle, and eliminating ambient light--even in the day time. 4300-Lumens of Power for Wide The 4300 lumen 85 degree wide beam pattern is designed specifically for wide angle video. The beam pattern has been tailored with a balance between beam angle and brightness. This makes it ideal for getting good light on foreground subjects while still making it easy to avoid introducing backscatter into the image. The wide mode has 3 power level settings. The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light pairs well with a GoPro or a compact camera for those shooters looking to keep travel size but still have a wide powerful beam for wide angle. Red Mode For Stealth on Night Dives Use the red mode for night diving as a focus light for macro, or for setting up a video scene. It's perfect for stealthily approaching skittish critters that don’t like a light at nighttime. The red mode has 3 power level settings. Calibrated Wide Angle Color Temperature The wide beam on each light is individually calibrated at the factory for color temperature, ensuring that when using a pair of lights together for wide angle, the two lights will match. Our factory settings for wide angle are calibrated at 6000K which strikes a perfect balance between white balancing for foreground and background color. The macro beam is ~5000K which brings great saturated color reproduction to macro images. Use It As a Signaling Tool With Alert and Beacon Modes In addition to the wide, spot, and red modes, the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light has 2 additional modes that are great for divers and dive guides. With Alert mode, a quick pulsing flash makes it easy to get another diver's attention at distances past the limits of visibility. This makes it easy to find the rest of a group on a dive and an easy way for a dive guide to gain the attention of a wayward diver. The Beacon mode acts as a signaling device and makes it great for marking a spot on a night dive where there is a subject of interest for the rest of the group to see or to mark an entry/exit spot on a night dive. Use different Beacon patterns on multiple lights to indicate specific places along the dive. The Beacon flashing pattern can be customized for personal preference with the following patterns: GLOW: Slowly ramp up and ramp down the light in a slow pulsing signal. This is the default BEACON setting from the factory. PING: 2 quick flashes every 2 seconds. SOS: International signal for SOS All of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 Accessories Work with the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light Already own a Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1? All of the accessories that work with the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 work with the Macro Wide Light. Get creative with backlighting, colors, or combine all for a new and unique take on videos and photos. Backscatter Optical Snoot Underwater Snoot Color Filter Set A variety of accessories are available to help you get more creative with your shots for a new a unique look. Interchangeable Batteries Means This Light is Always Ready to Go The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light uses two standard 21700 li-ion batteries. This allows the batteries to be changed on the fly between dives. There's no waiting for a light to charge or sending in a sealed light back to the factory for battery servicing. At full power on the wide beam, the light has a run time of 50 minutes of continuous use. On the macro beam, the run time is 110 minutes at full power. The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light was designed around the Nitecore NL2150HP battery and is the only recommended battery for the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light. To always be ready when the action strikes, it is recommended to purchase a spare set of batteries and a charger. The charge time will be cut in half if only using 1 battery charger slot at a time instead of charging 2 batteries together in the charger at the same time. Double O-ring Battery Cap and Sealed Battery Compartment Batteries and safety are a primary concern with the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light. It has a reliable double o-ring seal battery cap to minimize the chance of water intrusion to the battery compartment, and also an overpressure safety relief valve in the rare case of battery failure. There is an extra layer of protection with a sand seal gasket to block sand from the main body o-rings to ensure those o-rings stay clean even in tough entries and exits. The battery compartment is completely sealed from the rest of the light. In the rare chance of water intrusion to the battery compartment, the rest of the light will stay safe. Interchangeable batteries, double o-ring seal, sand protection, and a sealed battery compartment make sure this light is always ready to go. Easy Control Set The control set has 3 buttons to control all functions of the light, making it very straightforward and easy to operate. On/Off and Mode are done with the front button and light level, Alert, and Beacon are done with the two rear buttons. There is a special menu to access the options for the Beacon Pattern. Indicator Light for Macro Mode When using a snoot it’s near impossible to tell if the light is in macro mode or wide mode. The only visible difference is how bright the light is. In wide mode with a snoot, the light will appear less bright than in macro mode as the macro mode has been designed to optimally work with the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. To help avoid making this mistake, there is an indicator light to conveniently show if the light is in macro mode. Save battery power and increase brightness by using the macro mode for snooting. An integrated LED indicator shows battery level remaining in 3 levels: green, yellow, and red. CONCLUSION The Backscatter Video Macro Wide Light--Perfect for a GoPro, Compact, or Pro Level Video Shooter The Backscatter Video Macro Wide Light is a great compact but powerful light that pairs well with many different video situations. The 85 degree wide angle beam is calibrated at the factory for a color temperature of 6000K so that pairs of lights will always match in color temperature. The macro capability is second to none with a tightly focused beam made for macro wth a warmer color temperature to make macro subjects pop. When the macro beam isn’t tight enough, add on the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1 for even more flexibility. The light is bright enough to shoot stopped down apertures for more depth of field and dark backgrounds to isolate subjects. Use the Backscatter Color Filter System to get more creative with video. If you already own a Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, all of the accessories will fit with the Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light.

Get creative with the Backscatter Color Filter System. Use the Bold and Pastel color filter sets to add a new dimension to videos and photos. This filter holder mounts to the front of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-2, MF-1, and Backscatter Macro Wide Video Light MW-4300. Color filters are sold separately.

Compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash 1 + 2 & Macro Wide 4300 Video Light Easiest to use macro strobe + snoot combination LED aiming light of the flash shows exactly where the flash will hit Brightest aiming light of any snoot Aperture Cards adjust the size of the light beam Circular & Oval Aperture Cards included Rotate the snoot to adjust the shape of the beam with the Oval Card

In this benefit package you will receive: MiniFlash MF-2 by Backscatter Snoot for MiniFlash and MW-4300 OS-1 Optical Snoot MW-4300 Filter Holder OS-1 Filter Holder Bold Color Filter Set Pastel Color Filter Set The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 MF-2 is a major upgrade to the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, with many new features and performance improvements, including Olympus TTL, remote flash control, high-speed sync, test mode, emergency signal function, faster cycle time and LED lights that are twice as bright as the previous model. All the accessories of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 are also included in the Backscatter Mini Flash 2. NEW: Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras NEW: Wireless Remote Control NEW: High-Speed Sync NEW: Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light NEW: Test Mode & Beacon NEW: Faster Recycle Time NEW: Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time Manual Control For All Cameras Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability The snoot is compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash 1 + 2 & Macro Wide 4300 Video Light Easiest to use macro strobe + snoot combination LED aiming light of the flash shows exactly where the flash will hit Brightest aiming light of any snoot Aperture Cards adjust the size of the light beam Circular & Oval Aperture Cards included Rotate the snoot to adjust the shape of the beam with the Oval Card Battery & Charger Not Included

In this benefit package you will receive: MiniFlash MF-2 by Backscatter Snoot for MiniFlash and MW-4300 The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 MF-2 is a major upgrade to the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, with many new features and performance improvements, including Olympus TTL, remote flash control, high-speed sync, test mode, emergency signal function, faster cycle time and LED lights that are twice as bright as the previous model. All the accessories of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 are also included in the Backscatter Mini Flash 2. NEW: Automatic TTL For Olympus Cameras NEW: Wireless Remote Control NEW: High-Speed Sync NEW: Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light NEW: Test Mode & Beacon NEW: Faster Recycle Time NEW: Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time Manual Control For All Cameras Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability The snoot is compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash 1 + 2 & Macro Wide 4300 Video Light Easiest to use macro strobe + snoot combination LED aiming light of the flash shows exactly where the flash will hit Brightest aiming light of any snoot Aperture Cards adjust the size of the light beam Circular & Oval Aperture Cards included Rotate the snoot to adjust the shape of the beam with the Oval Card   Battery & Charger Not Included

Get creative with the Backscatter Color Filter System. This bundle includes: MF-1 & MW-4300 Filter Holder OS-1 Filter Holder Bold Filter Set Pastel Filter Set Compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1, Backscatter Macro Wide Video Light MW-4300, and Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. 

Get creative with the Backscatter Color Filter System. The Pastel Color filter set adds a new dimension to videos and photos with 6 lighter shade and more subtle colors: Lavender, Light Blue, Light Green, Pink, Yellow, and Turquoise. Compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash 2, Mini Flash 1, Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light, and Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. Requires the Light Filter Holder or Snoot Filter Holder.

Get creative with the Backscatter Color Filter System The Bold Color filter set adds a new dimension to videos and photos with 6 bold and striking colors: Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Hot Pink, and Dark Amber. Compatible with the Backscatter Mini Flash 2, Mini Flash 1, Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light, and Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1. Requires the Light Filter Holder or Snoot Filter Holder.

Get creative with the Backscatter Color Filter System. Use the Bold and Pastel color filter sets to add a new dimension to videos and photos. This filter holder mounts to the front of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-2, MF-1, and Backscatter Macro Wide Video Light MW-4300. Color filters are sold separately.

Package Includes: Backscatter MW-4300 Video Light Backscatter OS-1 Optical Snoot Backscatter MW-4300 Filter Holder Backscatter OS-1 Filter Holder Backscatter Bold Color Filter Set Backscatter Pastel Color Filter Set Key Features 4300 Lumen Ultra Smooth Wide Beam 1400 Lumen Custom Macro Mode Interchangeable Batteries To Shoot All Day Backscatter Snoot Compatible Backscatter Color Filter System Compatible Red Focus Light For Night Dives Run Time 50-1000 minutes Safety and Beacon Flash Includes ball and YS mounts Depth Rating 100m/330ft The Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Video Light is the ultimate video light for any video or photo shooter. Its compact size is great for travel, it’s versatile for macro and wide shooters, and offers practical signaling options usable on any dive that goes way beyond a simple SOS pattern.