Backscatter Mini Flash 3 Underwater Strobe MF-3
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Estimated delivery time: 3-5 days
The Backscatter Mini Flash 3 (MF-3) is the latest strobe in Backscatter's macro-focused Mini Flash series. Built for precise, tightly-controlled lighting rather than brightness and width, it pairs perfectly with the Optical Snoot OS-1 for serious macro and close-up underwater photography.
⭐ Features
- 💡 Compact macro strobe with a tightly controlled beam, ideal for pinpointing subjects and keeping backgrounds dark
- 🔦 Built-in 1,000 lumen LED focus light — twice as bright as the original Mini Flash
- ⚙️ Smart Control Automatic TTL for Sony, Olympus & OM System cameras (Sony TTL new to the MF-3)
- ⚡ HSS (High-Speed Sync) compatible
- 📡 Wireless remote triggering and remote power control via the included Light Pipe — mix and match with other Mini Flash 3 units
- 🆘 Emergency signaling capability and test mode
- 🔓 Learning mode can be disabled for faster, simpler manual triggering
- 🔍 Designed to pair with the Optical Snoot OS-1 for precision macro lighting
📋 Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | ƒ18 (underwater) — optimized for macro, not wide-angle |
| Focus Light | 1,000 lumens, up to ~90 minutes continuous runtime |
| Flash Count | 2,000+ flashes per charge |
| TTL Support | Sony (native TTL), Olympus & OM System (RC mode) |
| Battery | 1x 21700 Li-ion, protected (sold separately — approved cell only) |
Battery and charger not included — only the approved 21700 protected cell should be used. TTL exposure requires a compatible Backscatter flash trigger for your camera system.