Visual Echoes FX-1B "Better Beamer" Flash Extender

Description

Get a FREE replacement fresnel lens with the purchase of any Better Beamer Flash Extender, automatically added to your cart. .95 value!
For many years, bird and wildlife photographers everywhere use a Better Beamer Flash Extender (X-tender™) as part of their camera’s flash setup to bring out fine details in a shot, even on a dark subject. Also, while in use, adjusting the settings of your flash and camera’s exposure can darken a light background.
The Better Beamer Flash Extender is used in order to increase the output of your external flash unit while shooting with a telephoto lens. When assembled, the Better Beamer Flash Extender attaches to the front of your external flash with the included velcro strap.
The Better Beamer Flash Extender is designed for use with lenses of 300mm or greater. If used with a shorter lens, please pre-flash the subject to ensure coverage by the flash. Use of an auxiliary arm is recommended.
Why Should You Use a Better Beamer Flash Extender for Bird and Wildlife Photography?
Lightweight and compact, folding flat for easy packing and storage when not in use
Easy to setup and convenient to use
Narrows the beam of light emitted from your flash to cover an angle of view approximately equal to that of a 300mm lens, increasing the range of your flash by a little more than two stops
Shortens the time it takes your flash to refresh between each shot, creating a better chance of catching the action when it happens
Reduces battery consumption
Compatibility
Model FX-1B Better Beamer Flash Extender
is for the Nikon SB-80DX flash unit. If your flash unit is not listed here, please see our
Better Beamer Flash Extender Compatibility Chart
to find the correct model.
What’s Included
2 flash arms
Fresnel lens
Velcro attachment strap
Segment of velcro to attach to the bottom of the flash unit
Limited 1 year warranty
Optional Accessories
Better Beamer Cover by LensCoat
, a lightweight camouflage cover that disguises the shape of the Better Beamer when photographing birds and wildlife (sold separately)
BeamerKeeper by LensCoat
, a neoprene bag specially fitted to organize, protect, and carry your Better Beamer Flash Extender and fresnel lens (sold separately)
Please see the Specifications tab below for instructions on how to install a Better Beamer Flash Extender. For a tutorial and additional usage tips, see Greg Downing’s article,
Getting the Most From Your Better Beamer Flash X-tender
.