This looks pretty cool and interesting. Is there much difference in how good a job it does over just using AP mode on the TG6? Mine does a pretty good job of blacking out already.
The black background is mostly up to the camera exposure, but yes, this strobe will be super bright allowing you to shoot at those ideal settings and still yield the appropriate brightness/subject exposure.
This looks perfect for my use but I am struggling with the fact that the battery and charger are not included and add $41 to the cost. Is there some logic to that other than the obvious one? Like maybe some users will power from the camera battery?
I just purchased MF 1 and it is recommended to used only the specified battery the Nitecore 18650 8A. My question is, can i use battery more than 8A? Newbie here.
There are only two recommended batteries for the MF-1, one is 8A, the other is 10A. The Xtar 18650 Rechargeable Li-Ion 3500mAh 10A Battery, and the Nitecore 18650 NL1836HP 3600mAh Rechargeable 8A Battery. Here is a link to the current available battery (www.backscatter.com/Nitecore-18650-NL1836HP-3600mAh-Battery)
With the optical snoot, how far away can the snoot be to keep a effective brightness? I'e what reach, In the video the optical snoot is very close to subject.
The snoot will be farther away from the subject in water than it is depicted in the video, as the optical beam is made to focus in water. The snoot can be used up over 12" away easily, depending on the desired beam size and edge sharpness desired.
This looks great. I'm considering yet another strobe and retra lsd combo but this may be the solution for all my needs. Are there any reviews of this out there yet? Also have you guys compared the output to a z330 with retra, or ys-d2 with retra or retra flash with retra lsd? And in terms of the focus light, is it stronger than the a forementioned? My biggest issue with my ys-d1 and snoot is that I can't even see the focus light or where I'm aiming!
Reviews and sample images are popping up all over Facebook and Instagram as the first units are already in the field, so keep your eyes peeled. When we say "the brightest snooted beam", that is what we mean. We have tested against EVERY major strobe and snoot combination available right now. That includes the Sea & Sea / Inon / Retra combinations. This focus light is waaay brighter. Like, insanely bright compared to other strobe/snoot combos.
@@backscatteruw great thanks for the response guys. So you mention the focus light being really bright, how about the actual strobe itself when used? How does that compare to the bigger strobes with something like a retra lsd? I'm assuming it'll have somewhat less lumens than say a ys-d3? Unless that's what you meant by your 2nd paragraph!
Not at all. This is a highly dependable and reliable piece of gear. We watch a lot of those forums too and you'll see that most often any issues are resolved with some basic troubleshooting. If some greater issue or malfunction does occur, we are here for support and service.
This looks pretty cool and interesting.
Is there much difference in how good a job it does over just using AP mode on the TG6? Mine does a pretty good job of blacking out already.
The black background is mostly up to the camera exposure, but yes, this strobe will be super bright allowing you to shoot at those ideal settings and still yield the appropriate brightness/subject exposure.
How does this compare to the symbiosis ss03?
Hi! could you please explain how to create creative effects? thanks in advance
We use our Color Filter System: www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Introducing-the-Backscatter-Color-Filter-System
This looks perfect for my use but I am struggling with the fact that the battery and charger are not included and add $41 to the cost. Is there some logic to that other than the obvious one? Like maybe some users will power from the camera battery?
I just purchased MF 1 and it is recommended to used only the specified battery the Nitecore 18650 8A. My question is, can i use battery more than 8A? Newbie here.
There are only two recommended batteries for the MF-1, one is 8A, the other is 10A. The Xtar 18650 Rechargeable Li-Ion 3500mAh 10A Battery, and the Nitecore 18650 NL1836HP 3600mAh Rechargeable 8A Battery. Here is a link to the current available battery (www.backscatter.com/Nitecore-18650-NL1836HP-3600mAh-Battery)
The GN of 16 is above the water or underwater?
With the optical snoot, how far away can the snoot be to keep a effective brightness? I'e what reach, In the video the optical snoot is very close to subject.
The snoot will be farther away from the subject in water than it is depicted in the video, as the optical beam is made to focus in water. The snoot can be used up over 12" away easily, depending on the desired beam size and edge sharpness desired.
This looks great. I'm considering yet another strobe and retra lsd combo but this may be the solution for all my needs.
Are there any reviews of this out there yet?
Also have you guys compared the output to a z330 with retra, or ys-d2 with retra or retra flash with retra lsd?
And in terms of the focus light, is it stronger than the a forementioned? My biggest issue with my ys-d1 and snoot is that I can't even see the focus light or where I'm aiming!
Reviews and sample images are popping up all over Facebook and Instagram as the first units are already in the field, so keep your eyes peeled.
When we say "the brightest snooted beam", that is what we mean. We have tested against EVERY major strobe and snoot combination available right now. That includes the Sea & Sea / Inon / Retra combinations.
This focus light is waaay brighter. Like, insanely bright compared to other strobe/snoot combos.
@@backscatteruw great thanks for the response guys. So you mention the focus light being really bright, how about the actual strobe itself when used? How does that compare to the bigger strobes with something like a retra lsd? I'm assuming it'll have somewhat less lumens than say a ys-d3? Unless that's what you meant by your 2nd paragraph!
I read on forum at facebook that thiz mini flash has so much issues.. Is it right?
Not at all. This is a highly dependable and reliable piece of gear. We watch a lot of those forums too and you'll see that most often any issues are resolved with some basic troubleshooting. If some greater issue or malfunction does occur, we are here for support and service.
@@backscatteruw thankyou mate.. I definitely will have one..
I got to see this strobe/focus light at DEMA and I can't wait to get one.
Does it work for SLR cameras?
Absolutely!
@@backscatteruw So it's more of a macro + portrait strobe, not so for wide angle?
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