Backscatter Mini Flash 3 & Optical Snoot Combo Package

Backscatter Mini Flash 3 & Optical Snoot Combo Package

The Backscatter Mini Flash 3 (MF-3) & Optical Snoot Combo Package is a complete compact macro lighting system for underwater photographers who want precise, dramatic lighting in a small, travel-ready kit. Pairing the powerful MF-3 strobe with the OS-1 Optical Snoot and aperture cards, this combo is perfect for black-background macro, tight beam control and creative lighting. The latest MF-3 now offers automatic TTL support for Olympus / OM System and Sony cameras, so you can focus more on composition and less on exposure.

Key Features

• NEW: TTL for Olympus / OM System & Sony cameras (with compatible flash triggers), plus full manual control for all systems
• High-speed sync (HSS), remote mode, test mode and beacon functions for advanced setups
• Depth rating to 100 m / 330 ft and robust machined aluminium construction
• Guide number around f/18 for bright, punchy macro lighting
• Integrated 1,000 lumen LED focus light that shows the exact snoot beam pattern
• OS-1 Optical Snoot designed specifically for the Mini Flash series for maximum efficiency
• Circular and oval aperture cards with multiple hole sizes for ultra-precise beam shaping
• Compact, lightweight system that packs easily and fits into tight spaces on the reef

In the Box

• Backscatter Mini Flash 3 (MF-3) Underwater Strobe
• Backscatter OS-1 Optical Snoot
• Circular Aperture Card (multiple spot sizes)
• Oval Aperture Card (multiple sizes, rotatable for different shapes)
• 1" ball mount and/or YS mount (depending on configuration)
• Light pipe for optical remote use
• Diffuser (for wider, softer strobe output when not snooted)
• Spare O-rings, O-ring grease and user documentation

Ideal For

• Macro and super-macro photographers chasing inky black backgrounds and tight subject isolation
• Olympus / OM System and Sony users who want the convenience of TTL macro lighting with snoot precision
• Travelling divers who need a compact, all-in-one strobe and snoot setup

Why Choose This Combo

This combo is built from the ground up as a matched system. The MF-3 provides powerful, fast-recycling strobe output and a bright focus light, while the OS-1 snoot and aperture cards give you fine control over the size and shape of your light. Add in TTL support for Olympus / OM System and Sony, and you get pro-level macro lighting that’s easier to use, more consistent and still small enough to take on every trip.

Note: Battery and charger are not included. Use a protected 21700 lithium-ion battery and compatible charger for best performance.