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Bowens is back with the XMT500, exclusive to UK dealer Wex Photo Video

January 29, 2019 by fotovolo

Bowens has been a household name in professional photographic lighting for so long it was a surprise when the brand went into liquidation in 2017. But now it’s back, thanks to an exclusive deal with Wex Photo Video. Wex has relaunched the Bowens XMT500, a monobloc design being sold either on its own or as […]

Olympus launches pro-spec FL-700WR flash alongside E-M1X

January 24, 2019 by fotovolo

Olympus’s new flash setup consists of the FL-700WR flash and a wireless transmitters and receivers. The FL-700WR flash follows the pattern of other high-end dedicated flash systems from other camera brands. It comes with 180-degree swivel and 90-degree bounce capability, and guide number of up to 42m at ISO 100 and the ability to be […]

Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 with Bluetooth review

April 13, 2018 by fotovolo

Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 with Bluetooth review

Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★ You can get the same amount of light – and more – for a lot less money, but the Lumimuse 8 scores on build quality, its size/output ratio, convenient USB recharging and accessory filters. The Bluetooth control is surprisingly useful, too. (Sorry, but that natty little stand is separate.) £105 is a […]

Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 brings Bluetooth control to portable lighting

March 8, 2018 by fotovolo

Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 with Bluetooth

Portable LED lights are a great way to quickly add some light to a subject, and this one looks extra smart.

The Elinchrom ELB 500 is the most powerful portable TTL light ever

March 5, 2018 by fotovolo

Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL

Elinchrom’s new battery-powered flash system can be used in the studio or on location.

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