AOI SNT-03 Optical Snoot for USC-Q1
AOI SNT-03 Optical Snoot Product Description
Take underwater macro lighting to a professional level with the AOI SNT-03 optical snoot. Designed specifically for AOI USC-Q1 series strobes, this high-precision optical snoot focuses and shapes flash output, letting you project sharp, dramatic light beams directly onto tiny marine subjects while eliminating backscatter in the surrounding water column.
Advanced Optical Focusing and Rugged Construction Capturing award-winning macro photos requires absolute control over strobe output. The AOI SNT-03 optical snoot utilizes integrated internal optics to condense strobe flash into tight, high-contrast light beams. Unlike basic shadow-mask snoots, optical focusing produces crisp beam edges, allowing photographers to isolate cryptic critters, nudibranchs, and shrimp against pitch-black backgrounds. At a focus distance of 80mm underwater, the beam creates a tight 4mm spot size, expanding up to a 30mm spot at a 90mm focus distance for versatile framing options.
Engineered from durable polycarbonate (PC) and black hard-anodized aluminum alloy, this optical modifier resists saltwater corrosion and heavy impact during demanding ocean dives. Weighing 262 grams, its streamlined profile attaches smoothly to your strobe housing without disrupting your camera setup’s buoyancy balance. Each unit includes a quick-release lanyard (AOI QRL-01) for secure underwater tethering and a microfiber cleaning cloth (AOI MC-01) to keep the optical lenses pristine. Upgrade your macro photography rig with this optical snoot at Scuba Warehouse Malaysia today.
Key Features and Benefits
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Project sharp, high-contrast light beams onto macro subjects using specialized internal optics.
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Shape spotlight beam diameters precisely from 4mm up to 30mm underwater.
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Ensure long-term durability in marine environments with hard-anodized aluminum and PC construction.
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Tether your modifier safely to your strobe using the included AOI QRL-01 quick-release lanyard.
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Maintain optical clarity effortlessly using the supplied microfiber cleaning cloth.
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
AOI SNT-03 |
| Description |
Snoot 03 for USC-Q1 Series Strobes (Optical Snoot) |
| Material |
PC, Black Hard Anodized Aluminum |
| Spot Sizes (Underwater) |
D = 4mm (Focus Dist: 80mm) to D = 30mm (Focus Dist: 90mm) |
| Spot Sizes (In Air) |
D = 4mm (Focus Dist: 65mm) to D = 30mm (Focus Dist: 65mm) |
| Dimensions |
83mm (D) × 169mm (L) |
| Weight |
262 g |
| Accessories |
Lanyard (AOI QRL-01) × 1pc, Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth (AOI MC-01) × 1pc |
*Specifications and Appearances are subject to change without prior notice.
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