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| Quantum Trio QF8 |
| The Qflash Trio QF8 won over judges with its versatile combination of a Qflash head with a built-in FreeXwire TTL radio and QTTL adapter for DSLRs. The unit’s radio wireless TTL commands other remote Qflash Trios, as well as older Qflash models mated with FreeXwire receivers. The Trios radio QTTL signals do not require line-of-sight to function. The rapid-firing Qflash comes with a parabolic reflector that can be removed and exchanged for bare bulb, wide-angle lights, diffused lights and telephoto reflectors. Powered by Quantum Turbo battery packs, the Trio includes a USB port for downloading firmware updates. |
| Price: $875. www.qtm.com |
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| Bowens Travelpak |
| A previous Hot One winner, Bowens recaptures the crown with its latest Travelpak. The system can power a Bowens Gemini or Calumet Travelite monolight with 200- to 3,000WS of portable power. The new Travelpak has improved durability and light connectors. It comes with a detachable battery section for quick change outs on the fly or to switch between small and large batteries. |
| Price: $579.95. www.bowensusa.com |
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| Bowens Gemini 500R |
| Teaming up with the Travelpak is the Gemini 500R, a radio-enabled, 500WS compact monolight with six f/stops of power. The light can be synced via slave or the plug-in radio trigger module for compatibility with Pulsar, PocketWizard or Litelink trigger systems. Features include red-eye reduction, power saving and inverted display. The Gemini 500R monolights are available as individual heads or in kit sets with umbrellas, reflectors, stands and trolley case. |
| Price: $589.95. www.bowensusa.com |
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| Westcott uLite |
| Continuous light is gaining ground in our industry, and the Westcott uLite comes in several kit configurations. The three-light kit is a complete studio portrait lighting system that comes with two 500-watt lamps and one 100-watt background light with a 6-inch reflector and a 3-foot stand, two collapsible 20x20-inch soft boxes, and two 7-foot light stands. The uLite provides constant light so photographers can see the lighting patterns the same way their camera will record them. |
| Price: $295. www.fjwestcott.com |
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| Paul C. Buff PLM System |
| AlienBees takes the umbrella modifier to a new high with its parabolic light modification system, the PLM System. The PLM provides a high-output, nearly round light that can be acutely focused. PLM light creates soft shadows but the system can generate impressive power. For example, the system produces f/32 at 10 feet from a 300WS strobe at ISO 200. The 16-rib umbrella-like design mounts to a standard studio flash to provide a range of light modification, more so when combined with the optional accessories. Available in three sizes (42-, 64- and 86-inches) and two colors (silver and white). |
Price: $12.95 to $74.95. www.alienbees.com
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