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this lens is an AOi UWL-03 with the Backscatter mark imprinted on it

I used the Backscatter MacroMate Mini (+15) for a bit, it works quite well, when you get the working disance dialed in. I just sold mine to a local dive shop owner who's shooting primarily with a GoPro and getting good footage with it: Here's a closeup example he shot with the MacroMate cheers

+10000% for the timer feature.... How have you not implemented this yet with the easy to update settings via the app. The scenario you outline for the reason why you don't do it applies to maybe the 1% of the 1% using your strobes. Please do this yesterday.

All Retra Flashes from the very first version stay powered on until they are switched off. This design comes from real use in the field, where a photographer may wait for hours for a single shot and prefers not to touch the strobe so the animal is not disturbed. Once the strobe is on, it continually tops up the capacitors so it is always ready to fire, and this naturally uses some battery power. With the 8xAA battery pack, the stand by time is around 24 hours, which is also stated in the data sheet. The trade off is that if you forget to switch the strobe off, it will eventually run the batteries down. We are considering adding a timer option for users who would like the strobe to switch itself off automatically. Thank you for your feedback.

Macro is an opportunity not my real goal. I prefer stay close to the target with sharp wide lens. It's easier and ensure good result. When I use macromate mini sometimes I estimate the right focus distance with homemade focus stick but it works with static subjects. I confirm practice is the actual rule of thumb. The AOI housing is definitively out of budget, but O dont want abandon gopro gear. Bye

You are right... my photo gear is every year heavier I need to stop add some lense, strobe, light. or what ever 🤣

I have tried this lens but never really got the hang of it. I think you are absolutly correct about getting the working distance dialed in. The close up example is really nice though, thanks for sharing - I may have to give it another try.