Mini Flash MF-2 with Snoot
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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
| Arm Attachment: | 1-inch ballhead, YS connection |
|---|---|
| Battery: | 21700 |
| Beam angle: | 90° |
| Body Material: | aluminum |
| Colour temperature: | 5300 Kelvin |
| Power setting: | RC-Modus (OM-System), manuely |
| Strobe connector: | optical Sea&Sea |
Technical data
- Depth Rating: 300ft/100m
- Guide Number: f16
- Lumens: 1,000 Lumens
- Power: Single 21700 Battery
- Recycle time (full): 1.0 seconds
- Number of Flashes (full): Over 2000
- Emergency Ping: 12 hours with full battery
- Weight in Air: 14.8oz / 420g
- Weight in Water: 5.29oz / 150g
- Sync Cord: Fiber Optic
Scope of delivery
- MiniFlash 2 by Backscatter
- Optical Snoot OS-1 by Backscatter
- 2 light shape masks
Battery and charger NOT included!
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Battery Charger for MF-1, MF-2 and MW4300
€24.90*
Neither the battery nor the charger for the MF-1 and MF-2 are included with the Bliltz and are sold separately. Important: Use only the approved battery listed.
Note: This charger is supplied with a US plug. Use the appropriate travel adapters to use the device in Europe as well..
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Fiber Optic Cable with Angle Plugs (M Size) V2
€86.00*
Fibre optic cable with 613 cores and right-angle connectors to Sea&Sea standard (size M)
Length (stretched): up to 1.5 metres.
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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.
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HIGH SPEED SYNC
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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.