Backscatter MacroMate Mini 55mm User manual

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UNDERWATER VIDEO & PHOTO
ULTIMATE MACRO LENS FOR GOPRO HERO3 & HERO3+
FOR USE WITH
MACROMATE
55MM THREAD
THE MACROMATE MINI
REQUIRES A 55MM THREAD
ADAPTER TO MOUNT TO
YOUR FLIP FILTER SYSTEM
TOP FLIP
USE A MACRO LENS AND
COLOR FILTER ON THE SAME
DIVE WITH A TOP FLIP
FILTER SYSTEMS
WATCH INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
WWW.FLIPFILTERS.COM/VIDEOS

TOP FLIP OR SIDE FLIP POSITION?
WIDE AND MACRO
DIVE FILTER TOP
MACROMATE MINI SIDE
Chose this combination if you’re shooting
wide angle and macro on the same dive.
Flip down the DIVE filter for excellent color
on bluewater panoramas. Flip down the
Macromate Mini for ultimate tight shots
with video lights.
MEDIUM AND MACRO
+10 CLOSE-UP TOP
MACROMATE MINI SIDE
Choose this combination if you keep your
head buried in the reef. Flip down the
+10 close-up lens for turtles and basketball
sized subjects. Swap to the Macromate
Mini lens for nudibranchs and smaller crit-
ters. Use video lights for best results.
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STEP 1
INSTALL 55MM
FLIP ADAPTER
(Sold Separately) The 55mm
adapter can be used in top or
side positions on the FLIP3.1 and
top only position on the FLIP3.
Use hex key provided with your
FLIP for installation.
INSTALLING MACROMATE MINI
STEP 2
THREAD ON
MACROMATE MINI
Gently tighten the Macromate Mini
on the 55mm adapter.
STEP 3
OPTIONAL SPRING
As a courtesy, we’ve included an
o-ring spring that will keep your
Macromate locked in the back
position when not in use. If you
choose to use it, please watch the
video for installation instructions.
WWW.FLIPFILTERS.COM/VIDEOS

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PRACTICE:
USE THE FOCUS TRAINING STICK
STEP 1
SELECT 3 OR 3+
Select GoPro 3 or
GoPro 3+ side of
focus stick to match
your camera model.
STEP 2
ALIGN NOTCH
Align the notch
in the stick to
the front of your
Macromate lens.
STEP 3
SUBJECT AT END
A subject aligned
with the end of the
stick will be centered
in the focus zone.
1 IN. (25MM)
FOCUS ZONE
SUBJECT SIZE?
Select subjects about the size of a
golf ball. Choose from Narrow or
Medium camera settings. Narrow
will offer the sharpest images and
most unique views. Both modes
require that you get equally close
to the subject. Let the focus stick
guide you to amazing macro.
NARROW
MEDIUM
MOVE THE CAMERA IN AND OUT TO SEE BEST FOCUS
Using the LCD for focus will help you shoot shy and moving subjects
without the focus stick. The GoPro is a xed focus camera and
requires that you move the camera in and out to achieve focus. Use
the stick to get an idea of the subject distance and place the camera
close to that distance. Then move the camera in and out while
watching the focus change on the LCD screen. Within a few dives,
you will focus by eye and only need the focus stick as a reminder.
SHOOT:
WATCH THE LCD BACK FOR FOCUS
PRACTICE IN YOUR BATH TUB
If you want amazing results on your first dive, practice using your
system in the bath tub before you go. You don’t need a dive mask for
this test, just keep the LCD slightly out of the water. Watch the focus
change on your LCD screen as you move in and out on a test subject.
KEEP YOUR FOCUS STICK HANDY
Loop the provided string lanyard in the appropriate hole of the focus
stick and fasten it to your camera tray. We’ve designed the stick to
t perfectly in the foam grip of the Backscatter tray when not in use.
WATCH FOCUS ZONE
MOVE WITH CAMERA

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LENS CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FRESHWATER RINSE
Rinse the Macromate Mini along with your GoPro camera system after
every dive or at least at the end of every dive day. To avoid water spots,
dry the lens off with a soft cloth after rinsing.
PREVENT FOGGING
The Macromate Mini is designed for extremes, but don’t leave it cooking
in the sun when not in use. Throw a towel over your system for shade
if it will be kept on the boat deck for a few hours. Avoid extreme
temperature swings such as jumping from an air conditioned room to
direct sun. Keep it in the shade.
DON’T STARE INTO THE SUN
If you’re one of those kids that liked to cook ants with a magnifying glass
you’ll understand the physics of how a Macromate Mini could burn a
hole through your GoPro. Our warranty does not cover ant burners like
you, so keep your lens pointed away from the sun when not in use.
QUESTIONS?
Thank you for purchasing the Macromate Mini. We hope this lens
will inspire creativity on your next GoPro dive. If you have any
questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or email.
RECOMMENDED CAMERA SETTINGS
GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS:
Set your Hero 3 or 3+ to RES: 1080, FPS: 60, and FOV: N with
PROTUNE off. To maximize battery life, turn WiFi off, turn off the LCD
when not in use, and consider setting Auto Shutdown to 300 seconds.
NARROW vs. MEDIUM VIDEO:
Narrow mode will give you the sharpest corners and the most unique
shots. Use Medium video mode if the subject requires a larger view.
PHOTO MODE:
The Hero 3+ is limited to medium in photo mode, but delivers stun-
ning macro images. As with video techniques, use the focus stick as a
guide and use a tripod for the sharpest images.
USE VIDEO LIGHTS
Small macro subjects tend to hide in dark holes, under dark ledges,
or only come out at night. Color lters don’t work well in these dark
areas of the reef. For the best color, we recommend using video lights.
Video lights not only provide color, but help you nd your next subject.
At night you’ll only need 500-700 lumen lights. When shooting in
daytime, go with 1200 lumen lights or brighter.
USE A SIMPLE TRIPOD
Don’t torture your friends with shaky hand held video. Use a simple
tripod like a Joby GorillaPod mounted to your camera tray. Slide your
tripod in and out to find focus, then hit record and let the subject do
all the movement. Rock steady footage will make your videos look
professional and an inexpensive tripod will produce even sharper
photos when using video lights.