With the introduction of the Backscatter Hybrid Flash HF-1, underwater photographers can now capture stunning stills and video with a single versatile tool. With an underwater guide number of ƒ40 and a 5,000-lumen video light, the Hybrid Flash is the most powerful strobe and video light combination ever created. The Backscatter Hybrid Flash also includes a 1,500 lumen spot light and a red light mode.
The Hybrid Flash is packed with tons of features and is the first strobe to feature Smart Control Automatic TTL Flash power for Sony, Olympus, and OM System cameras. The Hybrid Flash is also HSS compatible and can be used for remote shooting alongside the Mini Flash 2.
This all comes in an easy-to-travel medium-sized strobe package that is perfect for wide-angle and macro shooting. The Hybrid Flash special launch price is $899, which is an incredible value for the power and features this strobe offers.
Key Features
- ƒ40 Guide Number
- 5,000 Lumen Video Light
- Spot, Wide, and Red Lights
- Selectable Angle of Coverage, with Included Flat Diffuser and Optional Dome Diffuser—120°, 140°, 160°
- Selectable Color Temperature with Optional Filters—6500K, 5500K, 4500K
- Smart Control Automatic TTL Flash Power for Sony, Olympus, and OM System Cameras
- HSS Compatible
- Wireless Off-Camera Remote Control – Mix and Match with Mini Flash 2
- SOS and Emergency Signaling Modes
- Requires Two 21700 Lithium Ion Batteries
Watch the video for the complete breakdown of all the features of the Hybrid Flash.
Extremely Bright Guide Number ƒ40
The powerful guide number ƒ40 flash beam will easily illuminate subjects in high ambient light environments. Shallow brightly lit reefs, sunballs, and big scenes are easier than ever to light. The brightness of the Hybrid Flash has plenty of reach for more distant subjects in a scene.
With a max guide number of ƒ40, big scenes are breeze to shoot with the Hybrid Flash.
Sony a7R V | Canon 8-15mm Lens | 1/250 | ISO 100 | ƒ13
Built-in 5,000 Lumen 90° Wide Angle Beam Video Light
The Hybrid Flash features a 5,000 lumen wide beam video light that can be used to capture video footage between still shots, or use the Hybrid Flash as a dedicated video light. This makes it an extremely versatile underwater lighting tool.With a guide number of ƒ40 and a 5,000 lumen video light, the Backscatter Hybrid Flash is the brightest strobe and video light combination ever created.
