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For studio strobes, pros need full lines of light modifiers and shapers, with construction quality that lasts for decades. Miami pro Matt Stock used WHITE LIGHTNING X800 strobes ($399, direct; www.white-lightning.com) for these South Florida interiors. He prizes them for the finely adjustable power output he uses to blend ambient and strobe sources seamlessly. Other pro gear we like… nLIGHTS: ELINCHROM Digital Style Combo 600RX ($1,650, street) This kit of two 600RX monolights (with cords) is intentionally simple, without the stands and umbrellas which most pros already own. The kit’s killer feature is its EL-Skyport RX wireless radio slave set. Unlike most radio remotes, which simply fire strobes, these let you adjust RX output from the camera-mounted transmitter. nSTANDS: PHOTOGENIC caster-equipped lightstand ($150, street) Prized for its brushed stainless steel uprights and air cushioned action, this stand is unique for clutch-andgear section locks that can support the heaviest studio loads. The rolling casters make for easy and precise adjusting of large light fixtures, but the wheels are also removable. Its built-to-last cast iron base is only 19-inches in diameter—a very small footprint for such a heavy lifter. nMETER: SEKONIC L-758DR ($500, street) The only flashmeter that you can program to match the dynamic PRO LEAGUE: The AlienBees ringflash (A) delivers a distinctive look, while the EL-Skyport USB transceiver (B) allows computer-controlled lighting. For an extra hand in tabletop setups, try the Graf Strato set (C). range of specific camera sensors, Sekonic’s L-758DR can help you set and fine-tune flash exposure without ever firing a shutter. Its builtin PocketWizard transmitter lets you work wirelessly (with an optional receiver). While version 1.0 of the programming software required a computer-science degree, version 2.0 will profile your sensor in minutes. nRADIO REMOTES: ELINCHROM EL-Skyport USB transceiver ($105, street) For some users, this is a natural and inexpensive upgrade for Skyport flash triggers. It adds the unusual ability to control (and save for later reuse) strobe settings from a computer. nEQUIPMENT CASE: TENBA 1030 PAT TriPak ($265, street) Among the bestdesigned grip bags, the TriPak holds up to four lightstands or tripods, each in its own ballistic nylon pocket— convenient because legs and locks won’t catch or snare on each other. nACCESSORIES: STUDIOBALL Graf Strato Mini Tubing studio set ($750, street) Tabletop product shooters who wish they had an extra hand will find several in this multipurpose tool. Able to aim numerous small reflectors, gobos, miniflashes, or filters, and hold small subjects, the many-armed Graf Strato is infinitely customizable, and for complex setups, indispensable. nOPTIONS & UPGRADES: lALIENBEES ABR800 ringflash ($400, direct) For a visual kick, creative shooters like the youthful, shadow-free quality a ringlight offers. This unit takes ringlights a step further by including accessories such as a cool mounting bracket, diffusion cover, and filter holder for its 10-inch ring reflector. FOR HIGH-END SHOOTERS
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