NEW - Backscatter Hybrid Flash

[shokwaav]

Wonder if the new tariffs will affect the pricing and availability of the flash and the triggers... 

[TimG]

Buy soon, I'd suggest!

[JohnD]

On 4/14/2024 at 4:41 AM, Jerry Diver said:

The presence of loose Li-ion batteries in an underwater strobe environment is a serious concern...

 

I'm increasingly worried about the direction the UW strobe market is taking with these designs, which aren't endorsed by any land strobe manufacturer! 

 

All land strobe designs either utilize a proprietary battery pack or loose NiMh AA battery cells. Even the inexpensive designs of land strobes from China haven't embraced loose Li-ion cells due to the potential hazards associated with the technology.

 

Many of us dive with liveaboards that will now accommodate more photographers carrying pockets full of loose Li-ion cells that will be charged overnight. The mere thought of this situation makes me extremely uneasy.

 

 

Concerned?  Really, what could possibly go wrong? 

 

(not expressing any opinion on cause of fire...just using image as illustrative)

[Kelvin L]

Anyone know when will Backscatter release the optical snoot for HF-1? They promised that it should be released back in the end of 2024...