Marelux Smart Optical Flash Tube Lite (SOFT lite)
Strobe mount & 21700 Battery not included
For more details on the SOFT Lite, download the user manual here
The Marelux Smart Optical Flash Tube Lite (SOFT lite) is a revolutionary new accessory for underwater macro photography. It is a snoot that can be adapted to most modern underwater strobes and features a built-in aiming light that automatically switches off when the strobe fires. The light shape can be adjusted by a built-in diffuser, and the aiming light can be changed between red and white.
The SOFT Lite is made from plastic, is also very compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport and store.
The SOFT Lite is a great way to improve the quality of your underwater macro photographs. It helps to create soft, even lighting and eliminate backscatter. It is also very easy to use, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced photographers.
There are 3 versions of the SOFT Lite Underwater Snoot:
- SOFT LITE (MX-42114) - has both red & white aiming lites (lights are a out 150 lumen in brightness)
- SOFT LITE XW (MX-42115) - has only WHITE aiming light (aiming light is brighter 200 lumen). SOFT Lite XW is suitable for strobes with bar-shaped tubes (such as INON , SEA&SEA) and offers higher brightness.
- SOFT LITE XR (MX-42116) - has only RED aiming light (aiming light is brighter 200 lumen). SOFT Lite XR is suitable for strobes with bar-shaped tubes (such as INON , SEA&SEA) and offers higher brightness.
Key Features:
- Easy to install
- Enables to narrow down beam coverage simply by attaching in front of strobe.
- The aiming light of SOFT-LITE can be changed between red and white.
- The aiming light of SOFT-LITE XW/XR is only available in one color(white or red), but the brightness of the aiming light is brighter.
- Adjustable brightness
- Aiming light delay off time adjustable
- Use one 21700 Lithium battery which can support 10 hours of continuous use(SOFT-LITE XW/XR can be used for 4 hours)(You can use 18650 battery by using a battery adapter)
- Depth rating of 100m
- Weight on Land 600g (with battery)
- Weight Underwater - Neutral buoyancy underwater
Read our Marelux SOFT Lite Snoot Review
Some example images taken by Mark Hatter in Aniloa.
Strobe Mounts:
Mounts are available for the following Underwater strobes:
SOFT Dock for Marelux Apollo III - Marelux Apollo III Underwater Strobe
SOFT Dock for Sea & Sea YS D2
SOFT Dock for Sea & Sea YS D3 - Sea & Sea YS D3II Underwater Strobe
SOFT Dock for Inon Z240
SOFT Dock for Inon Z330
SOFT Dock for Inon D200
SOFT Dock for Inon S2000
SOFT Dock for Retra Flash Pro X
SOFT Dock for Ikelite DS161
SOFT Dock for Kraken KR-S02
SOFT Dock for Weefine WFS05
SOFT Dock for Weefine WFS07
SOFT Dock for Scubalamp D-Pro
SOFT Dock for Scubalamp D-Max
Marelux Soft Pro Manuals
Download the Inon Z240 Manual
Download the Inon Z330 Manual
Download the Retra Manual
Download the Sea & Sea YS-D2 Manual
Download the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Manual
Download the INON D2000 Manual
- Body length: 155mm
- Main Body Of Soft Llite (in air/in water) ≈ 600g/270g
- Floating ring (in air/in water) ≈ 33g/-110g
- Main body+Floating ring (in air/in water) ≈ 633g/-160g
- Dock For Sea & Sea YS D2 (in air/in water) ≈ 61g/58g
- Dock For Sea & Sea YS D3 (in air/in water) ≈ 125g/95g
- Dock For INON Z240 (in air/in water) ≈ 138g/80g
- Dock For INON Z330 (in air/in water) ≈ 205g/135g
- Dock For Retra Flash Pro X (in air/in water) ≈ 168g/110g
- Ball Mount (in air/in water) ≈ 33g/20g
- Depth rating: maximum 100m (suggest to use above 50m)
- Light spot diameter in water: 3mm-50mm
- Focal length: 130mm