Winter 2004-5 - Karlu Photographic

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Buying studio flash LIGHTING Selecting the flash heads Excellence in photography is as much about light control, as about composition, subject matter and so forth, and many photographers will invest in a studio flash system when they wish to achieve this degree of control – for portraiture, still life and many other purposes. As with most things, the more you spend, the more power, flexibility, sophistication and, to some degree, build quality, you will get. Flash heads aimed at the amateur will typically have a power output of 125 or 250 joules, and will have a switchable full/half power output, and sometimes a fixed modelling light output. These will be fine for small studio use, and will give required working apertures of f8/f11 at typical distances. Moving up the scale will get power outputs of 500 joules or more, and continuously adjustable power output over a 5 or 6 stop range, fan cooling, remote control, and the power to light groups of people at 4–5m distances at small apertures even when bounced from an umbrella. You can do a lot with one flash head, an umbrella, and a reflector or two, so getting into studio flash can cost around the same as a new zoom. Joules and guide numbers A joule is an expression of electrical power, and is sometimes shown as w/sec (watt second). Guide numbers with studio flash are a less reliable guide to power, as the choice of reflector will change the figure. Manufacturers, of course, will tend to choose the reflector which gives the highest figure, so accurate comparison between makes is not always possible. Choosing accessories Some subjects will benefit from direct flash, but the big benefit of using a studio flash head is the ability to add an umbrella, or a softbox, or restrict the spread of light with a snoot or barndoor. The kits we show on these pages all include several light modifiers which will enable sophisticated lighting effects to be achieved straight out of the box! Flash lighting Interfit Colorflash i Top-value new series of studio flash heads featuring good power and continuously variable power output from full to 1/8th power (4 stops) – now with upgraded tube. The 60w modelling lamp also adjusts in line with the selected power output, and can be turned off if required. Built-in infra-red sensitive slave allows use of infra-red flash triggers, as well as triggering by the supplied sync cord. Side-mounted controls are easy to get at, even if the head is tilted down. Each head is supplied with mains lead, sync lead, modelling lamp and removeable reflector. 150i 150 joules, recycling 1.5 secs, weight 2.1kg. IN150 £129.00 300i 300 joules power, recycling 2.5 secs, weight 2.3kg. IN300 £169.00 SAVE UP TO £189 ON INTERFIT KITS! based on manufacturer’s RRPs. Our exclusive kits include: � 2 x heads inc reflectors � 2 x Interfit air-cushioned stands � 1 x 60x60cm softbox � 1 x white translucent brolly � Sync lead, mains leads. 150i/150i Kit IN150150 . . . . . . . . £309.95 150i/300i Kit IN150300 . . . . . . . . £339.95 300i/300i Kit IN300300 . . . . . . . . £374.95 plus add the Interfit 2-head and stand carry bags for just £29.95 (usually £40.90) Higher power heads Professional specification models with 5stop continuously variable power output, auto power dumping, audible recycling indicator, and 250 watt quartz halogen modelling lamp, plus basic features of the ‘i’ models. 500S 500 joules, recycling 4.8 secs, weight 3.98kg. IN500 £295.00 1000S 1000 joules, recycling 6.2 secs, weight 4.27kg. IN1000 £359.00 Kits available – please ask for a quotation. Spare modelling lamps INML60 60 watt 150/250S/i . . . . . 4.25 INL250 250w halogen 500/1000P 12.00 cyberFLASH An innovative alternative to a conventional head with a bulky softbox. This super-slim unit gives a soft and even light, and is ideal for use where space is limited. Saves set-up time on location too. � 300 joules output, 5400ºK � Full to 1/32 power continuously variable � Cold 5000ºK flicker-free modelling lamp, continuously variable, with 8000hr life � 2.8sec recycling (full); 1.6sec (half) � Weight 2.8kg � 32 x 34 x 5.4cm overall INCF £249.00 Softboxes All types have double diffusion producing a broad spread of even light. Note that there are different boxes for 150/250/300 heads and the 500/1000 heads. For 150/250/300 Colorflash heads INSB60 Softbox 60x60cm . . . . . . 62.95 INSB100 Softbox 100x100cm . . . 117.30 For 500/1000P Colorflash heads INSB2100 Softbox 100x100cm . . . 117.30 INSB2120 Octabox 120x120cm . . . 144.00 Brollies INB100S 100cm silver . . . . . . . . . 25.20 INB120S 120cm silver . . . . . . . . . 29.70 INB100T 100cm translucent . . . . . 19.95 INB120T 120cm translucent . . . . . 24.50 Snoot INSN150 For 150/250s or i heads . 33.30 INSN500 For 500/1000P heads . . . 36.00 Honeycomb 30º INH30 30º honeycomb (no adap)45.00 INHA150 Adaptor for 150/250S/i . 22.50 INHA500 Adaptor for 500/1000P. . 22.50 Carrying cases INHB150 2-head bag 150/250i . . . 29.95 INHB500 2-head bag 500/1000. . . 36.95 INSBAG Stand/umbrella bag . . . . 10.95 digitFLASH Use the larger body of the digiLITE, with higher output. INDF5 digitFLASH 500 joules . 459.00 INDF10 digitFLASH 1000 joules. 529.00 60 Speed Graphic PHONE: 0845 3 30 55 30
Interfit Combo Pro Pro Combo monobloc heads offer high power outputs and 1/10th stop adjustment of power over a 6-stop range. Features are accessed by means of two mode buttons with +/- adjustment of values on adjacent buttons, with an LCD screen readout of values. Mode 1 button gives a visual reference of the modelling lamp and flash output, which can be adjusted independently and proportionally. Mode 2 controls lamp switching, slave cell, beep and flash counter. Combo Pro heads use the ‘S’ bayonet fitting (same as Bowens) which gives access to a wide range of other accessories as well as those from Interfit. High power modelling lamps (650 or 1000w) allow the heads to be used as a continuous light as well, and sync voltage is a ‘digital safe’ 6 volts. Combro Pro 2 Head Softbox and Umbrella Kit 2 x Combo Pro heads 2 x Standard reflectors 1 x Umbrella reflector 1 x 100x100 softbox 1 x Silver umbrella 2 x Standard COR751 stands Head and stand carry bags INKIT148 Combo Pro 700 heads £869.00 INKIT159 Combo Pro 1000 heads £999.00 Other kit combinations available – please ask for a competitive quotation. FAX: 01420 543 544 Combo Pro 700 Flash energy 700 w/secs GN m/100ISO 45 Flash duration full t0.5 1/550 sec half 1/1605 sec Flash adjustment 6 stops (cont) Recycling time 0.1–2.7secs Modelling lamp 650w Fan cooling Yes Dimensions 41.8x12cm Weight 3kg IN700 £445.00 Combo Pro 1200 Flash energy 1200 w/secs GN m/100ISO 64 Flash duration full t0.5 1/380 sec half 1/1400 sec Flash adjustment 6 stops (cont) Recycling time 0.1–2.9secs Modelling lamp 1000w Fan cooling Yes Dimensions 45.3x12cm Weight 3.5kg IN1200 £535.00 Combo Pro accessories INRF5004 Umbrella reflector . . . . . 19.95 INRF5005 Background reflector 45º 39.95 INRF5006 Snoot + honeycomb 20º . 38.95 INRF5010 Narrow beam reflector . . 71.95 INRF5011 Wide beam reflector . . . . 79.95 INRB4001 Barn doors . . . . . . . . . . . 36.95 INAH6020Honeycomb 20º . . . . . . . 24.95 INAH6030Honeycomb 30º . . . . . . . 24.95 INAH6060Honeycomb 60º . . . . . . . 24.95 INAC8011 Colour filter set . . . . . . . 18.95 Prolinca 250/250 Special Kit Tried and tested design based on Elinchrom Classic series head now in an even better value kit. 250 Head Specification Flash energy 250 w/secs f stop at 1m/100ISO 45.8 Flash duration t0.5 1/2000 sec Flash adjustment Full or 1/2 Recycling time 0.5–1.0secs Modelling lamp 100w Fan cooling No Dimensions 25x13.5cm Weight Kit comprises: 2 x Prolinca 250 heads 2 x 16cm reflector 2 x Cliplock stands 1.8kg 1 x Translucent umbrella 85cm 1 x Silver umbrella 85cm 1 x Lighting Guide DVD Head and stand bags and leads/lamps PR250/250 £ 95 429 This great value 2-head kit includes: � 2 x Elinchrom Classic 500 heads � 1 x 16cm reflector � 1 x Protective head cap � 1 x Portalite 60cm softbox � 1 x 85cm translucent brolly � 1 x 85cm silver brolly � 2 x Clip-lock stands � 1 x Sync lead � 1 x 3-head hard case � 1 x Soft stand/brolly bag � DVD Lighting Guide EL500/500 £ 00 699 LIGHTING LIMITED OFFER! Elinchrom Classic 500 ‘Set To Go’ 500 Head Specification Flash energy 500 w/secs f stop at 1m/100ISO 64.5 Flash duration t0.5 1/2600 sec Flash adjustment 3 stop (cont) Case supplied is black Recycling time 0.3–0.9secs Modelling lamp 100w Fan cooling No Dimensions 25x13.5cm Weight 2.2kg Speed Graphic 61
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