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Backscatter Atom Flash Underwater Strobe AF-1

SKU # bac.bs-af-1

Regular Price: $849.00
Instant Savings: $100.00

$749.00

Included in the Box

  • Atom Flash
  • White Flat Diffuser
  •  1-inch Ball Mount
  • YS Mount
  • Light Pipe
  • O-ring Grease
  • Spare O-rings.

Product Overview

Compact but powerful — meet the Atom Flash, Backscatter’s travel-ready underwater strobe that punches way above its weight. With a guide number of ƒ28, it’s small, rugged, and flexible enough for both wide-angle and macro diving.

Key Features

  • Bright & Even Light Output: With a GN of ƒ28 the Atom offer plenty of power, and the 110° beam delivers even coverage with no hotspots. 

  • Diffuser Options: The Included flat diffuser offers 130° coverage; A optional dome diffuser is available that extends coverage to 150°. 

  • Selectable Color Temperatures: The Atom offers a native 6400K color temperature, and this can be altered with 5500K or 4500K diffusers making this ideal for matching the strobe color to ambient light or for creative effects. 

  • Smart Control TTL: Supports automatic TTL for Sony, Olympus, and OM System cameras via Backscatter’s Smart Control system. 

  • Manual Power Levels: 11 power settings (½ stop increments) give you precise control. 

  • Low Power Mode: Unlock 10 additional fine-tuned lower power steps — perfect for delicate lighting with macro imaging.  

  • Fast Recycle Time: Around 0.95 seconds at full power — keeps up even with fast action. 

  • Focus Lights: Built-in 1,000-lumen white and red LED lights help with aiming, especially when using the Optical Snoot for creative macro lighting. 

  • Remote Control / Triggering: Supports wireless power control and triggering. Use one Atom Flash to control others (or mix with Mini Flash or Hybrid Flash). 

  • High-Speed Sync (HSS): Compatible with Backscatter’s Smart Control TTL trigger and some third-party triggers for advanced lighting techniques. 

  • Super-Bright Rotating LCD: Large auto-rotating screen clearly shows mode, power level, remaining flashes, and battery life. 

  • Emergency SOS Mode: Hold a button to activate an LED ping that runs for hours — handy for signaling or locating the strobe. 

  • Long Battery Life: Uses two protected 18650 Li-ion batteries; delivers over 600 full-power flashes per charge. 

  • Durable & Waterproof: Depth-rated to 100 m / 330 ft, with dual O-rings + sand-seal gasket to protect against leaks. 

 

 


 

 

Technical Specifications

Spec

Value

Depth Rating

100 m / 330 ft 

Guide Number

ƒ28 (underwater) 

Beam Angle

110° native; 130° with flat diffuser; 150° with dome 

Color Temperature

6400K (native), with optional 5500K & 4500K 

Power Levels

11 manual + 10 extra (low power) 

Recycle Time (Full)

~0.95 seconds 

LED Focus Light Output

1,000 lumens (white & red) 

Battery

2 × 18650 Li-ion (protected) 

Flashes per Charge

>600 at full power 

Weight (In Air)

~1.8 lb / 830 g (with batteries) 

Weight (In Water)

~5.6 oz / 160 g (with batteries) 

Sealing

Dual O-rings + sand gasket 

Sync

Fiber optic