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An underwater flash tailored for macro. Compact yet powerful flash Great for compact camera photographers. Easiest macro flash for compact, mirrorless and SLR cameras. Optional optical snoot for more creativity. Most of the conventional wisdom about underwater strobes is that brighter and wider always equals better. If you're doing macro underwater photography, you want the exact opposite. You want tightly controlled light to localise the subject and keep the background as dark as possible. The Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 is the perfect combination of light and flash for any serious underwater macro photographer. Its tiny size can be used in the tightest of places, and the companion Optical Snoot OS-1 makes it the perfect macro flash to give you the creativity you've been missing.. Streamlined macro flash and focus light in one. If you've ever used a larger flash for wide-angle shots, you know it can be difficult to get into tight areas, especially with two flashes and a separate focus light. The small size of the MF-1 Backscatter Mini Flash makes it easy to manoeuvre and get into tight spaces. With powerful LED focus lights built in, there is no need for a separate focus light to be mounted on the equipment. It is a perfect companion for compact camera photographers looking for a great all-round streamlined flash solution. It is also the perfect solution for advanced mirrorless and SLR photographers who want to reduce their footprint, simplify their lighting and lighten their equipment for better shots. Great performance in a small format Don't let the tiny size fool you. The Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 has a flash guide number of 16 and can produce up to 1400 flashes, and the dual-beam LED lights run at 500 lumens and high output for üover 1 hour when used with the recommended battery. Six power levels and 3 light intensities - with large controls. Choose the perfect exposure with six flash power levels, while the LED lights have three power levels. A generously sized and cold-water friendly large red knob makes it easy to precisely control flash output without having to take your attention away from looking at the light position when shooting. The large, easy-to-press silver button cycles through the three power levels of the focus lamps, and a long press activates the modelling flash. Double O-ring seal. The battery compartment is equipped with a double O-ring seal to protect you from O-ring maintenance errors. Of course, you will need to clean and maintain the O-rings before each use, but our double seal helps reduce water damage caused by common mistakes. The battery compartment is equipped with a double O-ring seal to protect you from water damage caused by common mistakes. Fibre optics and automatic flash sync. Setting up pre-flash suppression is a breeze. Simply connect a fibre optic cable and take a test shot. The MF-1 Backscatter Mini Flash automatically detects the in-camera flash mode the first time it is switched on and stores it in memory for the first test shot. If you change cameras or settings, simply switch the MF-1 on and off and take another test shot to update the setting. You don't have to worry about the flash being set incorrectly. Get creative with colour filters. Advanced photographers and beginners alike can open up some really crazy possibilities and create some surreal effects. Coloured backgrounds, backlighting and bokeh tricks are much easier to achieve with a flash than with a torch or video light. Colour filters for the MF-1 have been tested and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2020. We are ready to help you experience your delights.

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

Included in the package: Mini Flash MF-1 and Optical Snoot OS-1 from Backscatter Compact yet powerful flash Great for compact camera photographers. Easiest macro flash for compact, mirrorless and SLR cameras. Optional optical snoot for more creativity   The easiest to use combination of macro flash and snoot Using an underwater flash with a snoot used to be really difficult. Aiming with a light shaper required a lot of practice. Backscatter have developed the Mini Flash and Optical Snoot together to make shooting with a snoot as easy as possible. With bright LED lights that project the same beam pattern as the flash through the Snoot, you can easily see the exact position of the pilot light on your subject when choosing your bias and know that you are hitting your target. Do you have a subject that doesn't like to stay in continuous light all the time? Use the short-time modelling flash to check the placement of the light beam without constantly disturbing a light-sensitive animal. The Optical Snoot OS-1 is easy to mount, with a simple click on/off. The Optical Snoot OS-1 is small enough to fit in a pocket, making it quick and easy to switch from wide-angle to macro.   The Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 and the Optical Snoot OS-1 were developed together from the beginning, making them the most efficient, brightest, smallest and easiest to use professional macro flash system.   Super bright snoot for dark backgrounds The key to success in snoot photography is a dark background in bright ambient light. The combination of the MF-1 Backscatter Mini Flash and OS-1 Optical Snoot has been developed together to provide the most efficient transmission of light through the snoot optics. The result is an exposure brighter than any other snoot on the market, helping you to produce the darkest backgrounds. When projecting a 6mm hole, a shot can be taken at ISO 64, 32, which is a perfect setting for getting inky black backgrounds and perfect light on the subject. The combination of backscatter mini flash MF-1 and optical snoot OS-1 has a brighter output compared to other snoot/flash combinations on the market. This shot was taken at ISO 64 and 32 with the flash at full power. No exposure adjustments were made afterwards. Precise lighting control with aperture cards The Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1 contains 2 aperture cards, 1 circular and 1 oval, each with 4 different sized holes. Shoot a sharply focused beam of light or pull it back a little for a softer edge. Shoot a projected beam as small as 6 mm. With the full range of aperture cards, you can shoot an ultra-small subject all the way up to a large fish portrait. With the oval aperture card, if you shoot the trunk at an angle to the subject, the trunk can be rotated to change the shape of the projected beam from an elongated oval to a circle. No other strobe and snoot system offers such precise control.   One of the main features of the OS-1 optical backscatter snoot is the ability to change not only the size of the projected hole but also the shape of the light beam by simply rotating the attachment with the oval aperture card installed. Using the oval aperture card makes it possible to shape the light so that it hits the subject exactly and not the surrounding sand. An underwater flash tailored to macro Most of the conventional wisdom about underwater strobes is that brighter and wider always equals better. When you're doing macro underwater photography, you want the exact opposite. You want tightly controlled light to localise the subject and keep the background as dark as possible. The Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 is the perfect combination of light and flash for any serious underwater macro photographer. Its tiny size can be used in the tightest of places, and the companion Optical Snoot OS-1 makes it the perfect macro flash to give you the creativity you've been missing. Streamlined macro flash and focusing light in one If you've ever used a larger flash for wide-angle shots, you know it can be difficult to get into tight spaces, especially with two flashes and a separate focus light. The small size of the Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 makes it easy to manoeuvre and get into tight spaces. With powerful LED focus lights built in, there is no need for a separate focus light to be mounted on the equipment. It is a perfect companion for compact camera photographers looking for a great all-round streamlined flash solution. It's also the perfect solution for advanced mirrorless and SLR photographers who want to reduce their footprint, simplify their lighting and lighten their equipment for better shots. It used to be difficult to use a light shaper. With the MF-1 Backscatter Mini Flash and OS-1 Optical Snoot, it's super easy because the bright LED lights show you exactly where the beam is aimed, so you can frame the shot with ease. Great performance in a small format Don't let the tiny size fool you. The Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 has a flash guide number of 16 and can produce up to 1400 flashes, and the dual-beam LED lights run for over 1 hour at 500 lumens and high output when using the recommended battery. Six power levels and 3 light intensities - with large controls Choose the perfect exposure with six flash output levels, while the LED lights have three output levels. A generously sized and cold-water friendly large red button makes it easy to precisely control flash output without having to take your attention away from looking at the dial position when shooting. The oversized and easy-to-press silver button cycles through the three power levels of the focus lamps, and a long press activates the modelling flash. Double O-ring seal The battery compartment is equipped with a double O-ring seal to protect you from O-ring maintenance mistakes. Of course, you need to clean and maintain the O-rings before each use, but our double seal helps reduce water damage from common mistakes. Fibre optics and automatic flash synchronisation Setting up pre-flash suppression is a breeze. Simply connect a fibre optic cable and take a test shot. The MF-1 Backscatter Mini Flash automatically detects the in-camera flash mode the first time it is switched on and stores it in memory when you take your first test shot. If you change cameras or settings, simply switch the MF-1 on and off and take another test shot to update the setting. You don't have to worry about setting the flash incorrectly. Getting creative with colour filters Advanced photographers and beginners alike can open up some really crazy possibilities and create some surreal effects. Coloured backgrounds, backlighting and bokeh tricks are much easier to achieve with a flash than with a torch or video light. Colour filters for the MF-1 have been tested and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2020. We are ready to help you experience your delights.  

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.