Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Underwater Strobe

**Please Note: Batteries/Charger NOT included

The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 offers an impressive combination of power, portability, and ease of use, making it the go-to choice for both professional photographers and enthusiastic hobbyists alike. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Mini Flash 2 comes with enhanced features and performance upgrades that elevate your underwater photography experience. With a sleek, compact design, the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 is a travel-friendly solution that easily fits into your camera gear bag while offering the power and performance you need.

The key to successful underwater macro photography is precision lighting, and the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 shines in this area. The addition of the Optical Snoot, combined with its built-in focus light and powerful flash capabilities, makes it incredibly easy to frame your shots and focus on your subject. Thanks to its wireless remote control, you can adjust the strobe’s power levels without touching the unit, giving you greater flexibility when working in different lighting conditions. The strobe’s ability to offer high-speed sync also means you can capture stunning images with smooth bokeh and crisp details, even in challenging lighting environments.

Key Features of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2:

• Automatic TTL for Olympus Cameras: Ensures precise exposure and consistent lighting for stunning macro shots, even when using an optical snoot.
• Wireless Remote Control: Control your strobe remotely for off-camera snooting, side lighting, and backlighting, making it easier to achieve creative lighting effects.
• High-Speed Sync: Shoot at faster shutter speeds, allowing for wide-open apertures and buttery smooth bokeh, even with dark backgrounds.
• Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light: A powerful LED focus light helps you frame your shot with ease, ensuring your subject is always well-lit and in focus.
• Test Mode and Beacon: Provides quick verification of your settings and an easy way to locate your strobe in dark underwater environments.
• Faster Recycle Time: Enjoy shorter waiting times between shots for continuous shooting without interruptions.
• Bigger Battery, Longer Run Time: The improved battery life allows for longer photo sessions, with over 2000 flashes on a single charge.
• Manual Control for All Cameras: Offers full manual control over lighting, giving you flexibility regardless of your camera model.
• Double O-Ring Seal for Reliability: Provides enhanced durability and reliability, ensuring your strobe performs optimally in any underwater environment.

Detailed Key Features of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2:

Automatic TTL for Olympus Cameras: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 features automatic TTL exposure for Olympus cameras, delivering the most accurate underwater lighting results we’ve ever tested. 

Wireless Remote Control: One of the standout features of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 is its wireless remote control functionality. With the included Lightpipe, you can trigger and adjust the power levels of a remotely placed Mini Flash 2 from your primary unit. This wireless capability opens up endless creative possibilities, such as off-camera snooting and creating dramatic side lighting or backlighting effects, all without the need for cumbersome cables.

High-Speed Sync: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 supports high-speed sync, enabling you to shoot faster than your camera’s standard flash sync speed. This feature is particularly useful when working with wide-open apertures, allowing you to capture stunning images with a smooth bokeh effect while maintaining a dark background. High-speed sync opens up new creative opportunities, helping you achieve professional-quality results even in challenging lighting conditions.

Built-In 1000 Lumen Focus Light: To ensure you never miss a shot, the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 comes equipped with a powerful 1000 lumen focus light. This built-in LED light helps you easily frame your subject and ensures proper focus even in the darkest underwater environments. The bright LED beam mimics the same pattern as the flash, allowing you to accurately see and adjust the placement of the snoot beam before firing the strobe.

Test Mode and Beacon: For quick verification of your settings, the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 includes a Test Mode and Beacon feature. The Test Mode allows you to check the strobe’s flash output before taking your shot, while the Beacon function helps you locate the strobe in low-light underwater conditions. These features make the Mini Flash 2 incredibly user-friendly and reliable, even in challenging shooting environments.

Faster Recycle Time and Longer Battery Life: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 boasts a faster recycle time of just 1 second, meaning you can shoot continuously without long delays between shots. Additionally, its larger battery provides a significantly longer run time, offering over 2000 flashes on a single charge. 

Manual Control for All Cameras: The Mini Flash 2 is fully compatible with all camera types, offering manual control over the lighting settings. This feature provides photographers with complete flexibility, regardless of whether you’re shooting with a compact, mirrorless, or DSLR camera.

Double O-Ring Seal for Enhanced Durability With its double O-ring seal, the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 ensures maximum protection against water intrusion. This enhanced sealing system adds an extra layer of reliability, ensuring that your strobe will continue to perform in even the most demanding underwater conditions.