The Mini Flash 3 is the latest evolution of the world-famous Mini Flash series for macro specialist strobes. It introduces Sony TTL and the option to disable learning mode, while retaining all the same incredible features and full accessory compatibility that made the Mini Flash series a favorite among macro enthusiasts.

THE PERFECT MACRO STROBE FOR ANY CAMERA

The Backscatter Mini Flash 3 is the latest evolution in Backscatter’s ground-breaking Mini Flash series of macro-focused underwater strobes. The Mini Flash 3 boasts the same incredible macro shooting capabilities of the Mini Flash 2, but now with Sony TTL and the ability to disable learning mode for easier manual flash triggering.

The Mini Flash 3 is feature-packed, including Olympus/OM System and Sony TTL, remote strobe control, high-speed sync, test mode, emergency signaling capability, fast recycle times, and LED lights that are twice as bright as the Mini Flash 1. The Mini Flash 3 also uses the exact same suite of creative lighting accessories used by the original Mini Flash strobes.

The Mini Flash 3 is the latest, lightweight macro lighting system that is the easiest to use strobe and snoot combination on the market.

Sony TTL Compatibility

In addition to Olympus and OM System TTL, the Mini Flash 3 features Sony Mirrorless Automatic TTL Exposure using the Backscatter Smart Control System. This uses Sony’s super-accurate native TTL language, which is much more accurate than mimic TTL. Sony TTL is supported with both Smart Control and Smart Control Macro Mode. Smart Control Mode is best used for general photography, while Smart Control Macro mode tailors the flash output specifically for close-up macro shooting, where other TTL systems tend to struggle. Sony TTL is enabled using the Backscatter Universal Flash Trigger for Sony and Backscatter Nauticam Flash Trigger for Sony, for a convenient fit with most housings.

Please note, Sony RX series compact cameras do not have compatible TTL protocol for use with SC mode with the Mini Flash 3.

Disable Learning Mode for Dedicated Manual Triggering

The Mini Flash 1, Mini Flash 2, and Mini Flash 3 feature learning mode for convenient automatic pre-flash cancellation. This enables the flash to learn the camera’s internal flash shooting mode after a test shot using a fiber optic cable when first powered on. Learning mode makes it easy to adapt cameras that use a fill-flash or pre-flash system to trigger the Mini Flash. Simple, single-flash manual flash triggering systems that don’t require pre-flash cancellation can now skip the initial learning mode step. Learning mode only needs to be set once, since the Mini Flash 3 will remember the setting until it is changed.

KEY FEATURES

• Automatic TTL For Sony, Olympus & OM System Cameras
• Wireless Remote Control
• High-Speed Sync
• Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light
• Test Mode & Beacon
• Fast Recycle Time
• 21700 Battery for Long Run Times
• Manual Control For All Cameras
• Toggle Learning Mode Based on Triggering Needs
• Double O-Ring Seal For Reliability

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 3 are twice as bright as the original Mini Flash 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 3 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.

THE EASIEST TO USE MACRO STROBE + SNOOT COMBINATION

Using a strobe with a snoot was once really difficult. Aiming a snoot took lots of practice. We designed 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 placement of the snoot beam on your subject when framing a shot and know you are hitting your target.

The Optical Snoot OS-1 is easy to mount, with a simple click on/click off. The Optical Snoot OS-1 is small enough to keep in a pocket or clip off with a double-ender clip, allowing for a quick and easy switch from a wider beam to snooted macro.

NO SNOOT

WITH SNOOT

Using a snoot is a great way to isolate a subject from an otherwise uninteresting background. One of the key features of the Backscatter Optical Snoot OS-1 is the ability to not only easily change the sizes of the projected hole, but also the shape of the beam of light by simply rotating the snoot with the oval aperture card installed.

• SPECS:
• Depth Rating: 100m/330ft
• Guide Number: ƒ18
• Maximum LED Output: 1000 Lumens
• Power: Single 21700 Circut-Protected Battery
• Recycle time (full): 1.0 seconds
• Number of Flashes (full): over 2000
• LED Run Time: Minimum of 90 minutes with managed power decline curve
• Emergency Ping Run Time: 12 hours with full battery
• Weight in Air: 14.8oz/420g (with battery)
• Weight in Water: 5.29oz/150g (with battery)
• Sync Cord: Fiber Optic
• Seal: Dual O-Rings
• Exposure Control:
• Flash: 7-step Power Level
• LED: 4-step Power Level
• Dimensions With Ball (LxWxD): 7.95 x 2.48 x 2.32in / 202 x 63 x 59mm
• Material: Anodized Machined Aluminium
  
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