Marelux Smart Optical Flash Tube Mini (SOFT Mini)

The Marelux Smart Optical Flash Tube Mini (SOFT Mini) is a precision underwater snoot designed to control and shape the strobe light beam for more creative and controlled illumination in macro and close-up underwater photography. By attaching the SOFT Mini in front of a compatible strobe, photographers can narrow down beam coverage, reduce background light and accentuate subjects with dramatic lighting effects. Its streamlined design is lightweight yet durable, and it is rated for use to 100 meters underwater. Featuring an adjustable light spot range and optimized focal length, the SOFT Mini gives photographers enhanced control over lighting to achieve clean, striking results beneath the surface.
 

Key Features

• Enables narrowing down beam coverage by attaching directly in front of a strobe.
• Light spot adjustable range: 3 mm – 50 mm for flexible beam control.
• Focal length (in water): 130 mm for accurate light focus.
• Waterproof depth: Rated to 100 m for deep underwater use.
• Material: Plastic construction for lightweight handling.
• Length: 155 mm overall, compact for travel and ease of use.
• Weight (air): 370 g — comfortable to handle and mount.
• Weight (underwater): 50 g — minimal impact on underwater rig balance.
• For those with the aiming light off - center, it is recommended to use SOFT LITE. It is only applicable to strobe with the aiming light at the center.

Specifications

• Material: Plastic
• Length: 155 mm
• Weight (Air): 370 g
• Weight (Underwater): 50 g
• Waterproof Depth: 100 m
• Focal Length (in water): 130 mm
• Light Spot Adjustable Range: 3 mm – 50 mm
• Compatible strobe models: Retra Flash Pro X, Retra Flash Pro Max, Ikelite DS161/DS160, Ikelite DS230, AOI Q1, SEACAM 150, SEACAM 160, SUPE D-MAX, SUPE D-PRO, Apollo III, Backscatter HF1