Backscatter Atom Flash Underwater Strobe AF-1
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Estimated delivery time: 3-5 days
The Backscatter Atom Flash AF-1 packs serious flash power into a compact, travel-friendly body. With an underwater guide number of ƒ28 and a smooth, even beam, it handles everything from big wide-angle scenes to fine macro work — all while weighing in at under 2lbs with batteries.
⭐ Features
- 💡 Guide number ƒ28 with a round, even 110° beam and no hotspots
- 🔦 Built-in white and red focus lights (1,000 lumens), each with 3 power levels — ideal for macro and night dives
- ⚙️ Smart Control Automatic TTL for Sony, Olympus & OM System cameras
- ⚡ HSS (High-Speed Sync) compatible
- 📡 Wireless off-camera remote triggering — mix and match with Mini Flash or Hybrid Flash
- 🎚️ 11 manual power levels plus a Low Power Mode with 10 extra fine-adjustment steps
- 📟 Super-bright auto-rotating LCD showing mode, power level, shots remaining & battery life
- 🆘 Emergency SOS mode — hold to activate a long-running LED signal
- 🔍 Designed to pair with the Optical Snoot OS-2 for precise macro lighting
📋 Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | ƒ28 (underwater) |
| Beam Angle | 110° (bare) / 130° (included flat diffuser) / 150° (optional dome diffuser) |
| Color Temperature | 6400K native, 5500K / 4500K with optional warming diffusers |
| Flash Count | 600+ full-power flashes per charge |
| Recycle Time | ~0.95 seconds at full power |
| Focus Light Runtime | White: up to 98 min · Red: up to 125 min (full charge) |
| Weight | 1.8lbs / 830g with batteries |
| Battery | 2x 18650 Li-ion, protected (sold separately — approved cells only) |
📦 Included Gear
- 🔍 Flat White Diffuser (130° coverage)
Batteries and fiber optic sync cable not included — only approved 18650 cells should be used.