Remote lighting

Team Backscatter · Issue 146, Sep/Oct 2025 · pp. 48–50

Products mentioned: Backscatter Hybrid Flash, Backscatter Mini Flash 2, Optical Snoot OS-1, Remote Lighting Muck Stick, Backscatter Color Filter System, Backscatter IR Filter

One of the standout features of the Hybrid Flash and Mini Flash 2 is Remote Mode. Unlike a simple slave mode, Remote Mode allows for remote triggering and adjustment of power levels on an off-camera Hybrid Flash or Mini Flash 2. Remote Mode can be used interchangeably between the Hybrid Flash and Mini Flash 2 and can be used for both wide angle and macro applications. This is particularly effective when combined with accessories like Optical Snoot OS-1 for the Mini Flash 2, the Remote Lighting Muck Stick, and Backscatter Color Filter System. Setting Up the Remote Flash To set up a Mini Flash 2 or Hybrid Flash in Remote Mode, start by installing the Light Pipe. Both the Hybrid Flash and Mini Flash 2 come with a Light Pipe, but the Hybrid Flash Light Pipe and Mini Flash 2 Light Pipe are specific to each model and are not interchangeable. To install the Light Pipes, first, stretch the rubbe…