Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Underwater Strobe MF-2

Backscatter Mini Flash 2 Underwater Strobe MF-2

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The original Backscatter Mini Flash (MF-1) was a game-changer in the world of underwater macro photography, offering a compact, powerful, and user-friendly strobe solution. With its intuitive controls and seamless compatibility with the Optical Snoot, the MF-1 quickly became a staple in the kits of discerning underwater photographers. 

The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 is a compact and powerful underwater strobe designed to enhance your underwater photography. With its impressive features and build quality, it's a popular choice among divers and photographers alike. Let's dive into a detailed review of this exceptional piece of equipment.

Key Features of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2

• Powerful Output: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 delivers a strong output, ensuring that your subjects are well-lit even in low-light conditions.
• Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index: The strobe offers accurate color rendering, ensuring that your images look natural and vibrant.
• Beam Angle and Coverage: The adjustable beam angle allows you to control the spread of light, providing you with flexibility in your compositions.
• TTL and Manual Modes: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 supports both TTL and manual modes, giving you precise control over your lighting.
• Synchronization Speed: With its fast synchronization speed, you can capture sharp images even with high shutter speeds.
• Battery Life: The strobe features a long-lasting battery, allowing you to enjoy extended shooting sessions without worrying about running out of power.
• Underwater Performance: The Backscatter Mini Flash 2 is designed to withstand the rigors of underwater use, ensuring reliable performance in any diving environment.

Benefits of Using the Backscatter Mini Flash 2

• Improved Image Quality: The powerful output and accurate color rendering of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 can significantly enhance the quality of your underwater photos.
• Versatility: With its adjustable beam angle and multiple shooting modes, the strobe offers versatility to suit different photography styles.
• Durability: The sturdy construction of the Backscatter Mini Flash 2 ensures that it can withstand the demands of underwater use.
• Ease of Use: The intuitive controls and user-friendly design make it easy to operate the strobe, even for beginners.

Key Upgrades and Enhancements

The Backscatter MF-2 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, boasting a host of new features and performance enhancements that cater to the evolving needs of underwater photographers. Let's dive into the standout improvements that set the MF-2 apart:

Automatic TTL for Olympus Cameras: One of the most notable advancements in the MF-2 is its ability to deliver the most accurate automatic TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure for Olympus camera systems, even when used in conjunction with the Optical Snoot. This game-changing feature ensures precise, consistent flash output, taking the guesswork out of your macro shots and allowing you to focus on composing your masterpieces.

Wireless Remote Control: The MF-2 introduces a wireless remote control functionality, enabling you to adjust the power levels of a remotely placed strobe directly from your main unit. This opens up a world of creative possibilities, allowing you to experiment with off-camera lighting, side lighting, and backlighting without the hassle of cables. The included Light Pipe accessory facilitates this wireless triggering, while an optional IR filter ensures the trigger strobe doesn't inadvertently appear in your images.

High-Speed Sync (HSS): Another significant upgrade in the MF-2 is the inclusion of High-Speed Sync (HSS) capabilities. This feature allows you to shoot at shutter speeds faster than your camera's normal flash sync speed, enabling you to use wider apertures for stunning bokeh while maintaining a dark background. This is particularly useful in bright, shallow-water environments where controlling ambient light can be a challenge.

Brighter Focus/Aiming Light: The MF-2 boasts a significantly more powerful focus/aiming light, doubling the output to a impressive 1,000 lumens. This bright, dual-beam LED ensures you can easily see and precisely position the strobe's beam, even in daylight conditions, making it a breeze to target your macro subjects with pinpoint accuracy.

Faster Recycling and Longer Runtime: The MF-2 also delivers faster recycling times, with a full-power recycle taking just 1 second. Additionally, the strobe's larger 21700 battery provides a longer runtime, allowing you to shoot for extended periods without the need for frequent recharging. This translates to more time capturing stunning macro images and fewer interruptions to your underwater adventures.

Manual Control for All Cameras: While the MF-2 offers advanced TTL capabilities for Olympus cameras, it also maintains full manual control, making it a versatile choice for photographers using a wide range of camera systems. This flexibility ensures the MF-2 can seamlessly integrate into your existing underwater photography setup, regardless of your camera of choice.