LATEST NEWS
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June 2009
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| Agenda is a people photographer and social observer with a dramatic, striking shooting style using ordinary surroundings to extra ordinary effect. He has a natural affinity with the sky and greatly enjoys location work emphasising colour and mood.
You can view his work here.
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Ringflash Adapter review from Nikon Owners Magazine
Read Ben Oxley's review of the Ringflash. (PDF)
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Honl Photo Carry Bag
Carries the entire line of flash tools including Speed Snoots, Speed Grids, Speed Gobos and filters. The bag is made out of water-resistant nylon, features a heavy duty zipper, a snap-hook on one end and nylon loop at other to attach to camera bags, light stands, tripods etc.
Order code: HP-BAG Price £22.00 + Vat
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May 2009
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| PhotoTraining4U have launched a FREE video featuring the speedlite accessories by Honl Photo |
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HONL PHOTO products announce the availability of two new Honl filter kits.
Honl Photo Colour Correction Filter (Gel) Kit HP-FILTER2
Honl Colour Correction filters to colour-correct your strobes for tungsten, fluorescent or cool daylight lighting environments. The CTO filters are used to match your flash output to tungsten lights, or simply to give a pleasing warm tone to your portraits. Full + Green filters are used to match your flash output to fluorescent lights. These superior quality polyester lighting filters from Lee are pre-cut with Velcro strips attached so they can be quickly fastened to a Honl Speed Strap (sold separately). Honl Filters can be used in conjunction with all Honl Snoots, Gobos and Grids. The usable filter area is 2.5” x 4” (approx. 64mm x 102mm) and the filters can be trimmed to fit individual strobes.
The Kit contains TWO of each of the following: 1/2CTB, Full CTO, 1/2CTO, 1/4CTO, Full+Green
Honl Photo Colour Effects Filter (Gel) Kit HONL-FILTER3
Honl Colour Effects Filters can be used to add artistic and theatrical colour to your images, whether lighting your subject or a background. These superior quality polyester lighting filters from Lee are pre-cut with Velcro strips attached so they can be quickly fastened to a Honl Speed Strap (sold separately). Honl Filters can be used in conjunction with Honl Snoots, Gobos and Grids. The usable filter area is 2.5” x 4” (approx. 64mm x 102mm) and the filters can be trimmed to fit individual strobes.
The Kit contains TWO of each of the following: Yellow, Bright Red, Just Blue, Moss Green, Heavy Frost
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April 2009
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Vellacott in Jail
Daily Mirror Staff Photographer James Vellacott has been using Quantum Turbo batteries for many years to power his Canon Speedlites. Recently James invested in a Quantum Qflash as well and used it while shooting in Holloway Prison.
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March 2009
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Monkey Business 3 - "Fashion Glamour & Boudoir"
Mark Cleghorn will be on the road again in Sepember 2009, this time with even more practical time for the delegates.
Full details of content, venues and dates here.
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January 2009
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Custom Bracket have launched the ultimate Gimbal Head, the perfect companion for any long lens. Full details and prices in this pdf file.
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Monkey Business 2 - "Off Camera Flash".
Creative Flash Road Show - February 09
Carrying on from last year's successful 7 date tour and his goal to train everyone, Mark Cleghorn is on the road again - getting creative with flash!
See the full details.
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December 2008
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Flaghead Photographic are exhibiting at the forthcoming SWPP convention and trade fair at the Novotel London West. We are on stand number 145.
Full information here. See you there!
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The NEW Walkstool 75 is 10cm or 3 inches higher than the highest currently available Walkstool model. Perfect for the taller person or for those that favour a higher viewpoint. The new Walkstool retails at £55 + Vat.
Walkstool: the best and most versatile portable stool on the market!
Full details of the range here.
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Adam Duckworth has been reviewing the Honl Photo Kit for Practical Photography and you can see an excellent 9 minute video of his findings on their very useful Photo Answers website. Well worth looking at!
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November 2008
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Quantum's VP of Marketing Lorry Rosen demonstrates the new QFlash Trio Wireless Flash in this short video.
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| Quantum have developed the NEW Qflash Trio in response to wide-spread demand by photographers for a hot-shoe mounted flash, which combines the key features of the existing Qflash models, power, portability & a fully interchangeable reflector system, with a hot-shoe mounting and built-in TTL facilities.
Quantum have gone even further by incorporating a radio transceiver!
KEY FEATURES:
- TTL compatible: TRIO QF8N for Nikon and TRIO QF8C for Canon
- Compact, hot-shoe mounted Qflash
- Full TTL capabilities, including wireless
- Manual, Auto & Stroboscopic modes in addition to TTL
- Master Control Feature allows control of an unlimited number of Qflash units
- Fully interchangeable reflector system
- Built-in radio transceiver allows control of countless other Qflash units
- High Speed Synch
- Unlimited, rapid fire full power flashes! NO overheat problems!
- Removable long & short power leads
- Powered by ANY Quantum Turbo battery
- Full power recycling speed 1-1.5 sec (depends on Turbo batt)
The Qflash TRIO is fully compatible with existing Qflash units and shares their system of reflectors and other accessories. Wireless operation using the TRIO's built-in transceiver allows integration with other Qflashes using the Quantum FreeXWire system.
Also NEW is the Quantum PILOT, a remote master controller which is mounted on the camera via the hot-shoe. The PILOT is a low-cost alternative to the TRIO when no light is required from the camera position. It will allow the photographer to control any number of TTL enabled Qflashes, as long as they are within range (up to 500feet).
Quantum TRIO will be available from December 2008 at £549.00 plus Vat.
Quantum PILOT will be available from January 2009 at £289.00 plus Vat.
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October 2008
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| Ringflash Adapter featured in EOS magazine.
Gerrard Maas has been trying out the Ringflash Adapter and his findings are published in an excellent article in the October - December edition of EOS magazine. Download Gerrard's article here. (PDF).
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| See all of Flaghead Photographics products at the Robert White Photographic Digital Day.
RWP is holding a DIGITAL DAY with trade show and seminars on the 15th of November 2008 at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth.
Free seminars by Kevin Wilson, Jeremy Walker, Nikon & Elinchrom!
Full details here.
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New Quantum Catalogue 2008/9 now available!
Please order one from Flaghead Photographic or download a copy here (3.1Mb).
The brilliant image on the front cover is by British photographer McGillicuddy, Lord of Kerry using Quantum's Qflash system!
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The indestructible Qflash
While shooting a new instructional video, photographer Mark Cleghorn had to watch how his stand mounted Quantum Qflash fell on to concrete.
Watch it happen!
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Using Quantum Turbo battery range with the Nikon SB900
- Turbo: SB900 will work fine with the original Turbo battery
- Turbo Z: SB900 will not work with this battery and there is NO conversion available
- Turbo2x2: needs to be upgraded if the serial number is below R243
- Turbo Compact: needs to be up-graded if the serial number is below R112
- Turbo Slim Compact: needs to be up-graded if the serial number is below R274
- Turbo AC: needs to be up-graded if the serial number is below Q092
UP-GRADE INFORMATION:
- Free of charge up-grades are available from Flaghead Photographic for batteries that are still in the warranty period (one year from purchase)
- We will charge £28.00 + P&P + Vat for up-grading batteries out of the warranty period
CABLES:
The cables to connect to the SB900 are the same as those used for the previous model SB800, i.e. the CKE and CCKE cables
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August 2008
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| New Quantum QFlash Reflector for UV-IR Photography
Quantum have introduced a new reflector for UV and IR photography aimed at photographers in the areas of:
- Crime Scene
- Forensics
- Medical
- Industrial
- Fine Art
The NEW QF80 reflector can be used on all Quantum Qflash T models and is used in conjunction with UV & IR 67mm threaded filters from manufacturers such as B&W & Hoya. Filters are available to produce narrow or broad band wavelengths of flash illumination from Ultraviolet to visible Infrared. These can vary in range from non-visible Ultraviolet (350-400nm) to visible light to non-visible Infrared 700nm and above.
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A Qflash fitted with the QF80 reflector and suitable filter provides a powerful and portable light source of UV, IR and visible light for IR-UV sensitive cameras, such as the Fuji IS Pro, and conventional cameras that record visible light.
By using various filters on the QF80 reflector and on the camera lens, photographers can record pure UV effects, UV fluorescence, blue or green visible fluorescence and IR imaging.
Using the QF80 reflector with a suitable filter on the Qflash is easy because it will all four modes of the Qflash operate as normal: Manual, Auto, Stroboscopic & TTL.
The Quantum QF80 UV/IR reflector is available now at £51 + Vat from Quantum retailers.
Further QF80 information here and in the Quantum products section.
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The Ringflash Adapter and Flaghead Photographic at PHOTOKINA!
Flaghead Photographic is the world-wide distributor for the Ringflash Adapter, which is made in The Czech Republic by RayFlash, and will be showing this product at this years PHOTOKINA in Cologne, Germany! Our stand is in hall 6.1, aisle B, number 32. Photokina is open from 23 to 28 September, for details please visit: http://photokina.en.koelnmesse.info/
Dalibor Zyka the inventor of the Ringflash Adapter and Hardy Haase MD of Flaghead Photographic will be on the stand to demonstrate this unique product.
Also on the stand will be US photographer David Maynard, who will be shooting images throughout the show in studio and location conditions to illustrate the unique properties of the Ringflash Adapter.
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Mark Cleghorn's "Monkey Business" seminars
To launch Mark Cleghorn's on-Line training he is pleased to announce seven exciting and inspirational days for photographers around the UK in September. The road show promises a full day of training in Business and Photoshop skills for just £15+vat which is redeemable against a video download from Mark's website as well as a chance to win a full copy of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and a Copy of Adobe Lightroom 2.
Flaghead, Lastolite, the SWPP & Loxley Colour will be exhibiting at the trade show along with other suppliers offering Photography equipment, Lighting, Software and Printing Solutions. In addition to the 2 programs "Monkey Business" which is Image, Product, Promotion & the "Get Your Life Back" Photoshop seminar Mark will also be shooting live in a studio set located within the trade area through the day with a model, so if you want to shoot during the studio set-up just bring your camera.
Places are limited so book soon if you want to atend. Full details here
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July 2008
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Master Photographer magazine reviews the Green Clean Clip & Flip
Robert Slade has had a chance to try out the "Clip & Flip" magniifying glasses and within his review he writes:
"First impressions were of a high quality sturdy construction with clear plastic lenses and a strong clip with which to attach the glasses to the cap. The clip was surprisingly effective and kept the glasses in place without any noticeable slippage or rotation. The lenses were bright and clear, and came with a plastic pouch to prevent scratches and fingerprints. "
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"Viewing the sensor through the glasses gave a much clearer and easier view of any loose dust particles to be sucked up with the vac system."
Read the full review.
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Green Clean launch new sensor cleaning aid.
The latest addition to the Green Clean Sensor Cleaning System is an unusual one, as it doesn't directly perform a cleaning function. But it is a great help for the photographer while cleaning sensors or other sensitive surfaces! The Clip & Flip magnifier magnifies the view while cleaning, not just before or after the cleaning process! The new Green Clean Clip & Flip is a pair of magnifying glasses that attach to the brim of caps, visors and hats. Its crystal-clear acrylic lenses give a sharp, distortion free magnified view that allows the user to see the finest details with ease.
This makes Clip & Flip perfect when cleaning DSLR sensors or Digital Back sensors with the Green Clean Sensor Cleaning system and also any number of other applications where a clear magnified view is needed.`
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Clip & Flip is easy to use; just clip onto the brim of your hat, and you're away!
That's the Clip part, and the Flip part means that the lenses flip down for a magnified image and flip up for normal viewing.
For best results, position lenses close to your eyes, by pushing the clip right onto the brim.
Spectacle wearers, position lenses in front of your glasses.
The Green Clean CLIP & FLIP:
- Magnification: 1.75x (+3.00 Dioptres)
- Perfect partner for the Green Clean Sensor Cleaning system when cleaning DSLR-Sensors or digital backs
- MAGNIFIES WHILE CLEANING SENSORS! Not just before or after cleaning process.
- Reviewing Images on your Digicam or DSLR-Camera screen
- Has countless other applications: Model Making, repair work and hobbies
- Includes Protective Soft Pouch
- Small & lightweight, easy to carry and therefore constantly available in studio or on location
Now available from Green Clean dealers!
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Clip & Flip Magnifying Glasses
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5.95
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6.99
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| Walkstool Review
Renowned wildlife phoptographer and film-maker Simon King has been trying out the Walkstool.
He writes on his website:
"Welcome to ‘My Kit Box’
Finding the right gear, from binoculars to boots, can be a huge challenge. I’m often asked about the kit I use when filming wildlife around the world and as I put my equipment through some gruelling tests, under harsh conditions, I only ever vouch for gear which I know is top notch. I have personally tried and tested every product listed here, most of which I have used for years "
Read Simon's Walkstool review here.
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May 2008
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GREEN CLEAN - Digi Back Cleaner
Austrian manufacturer GREEN CLEAN have long been a leader in the production of cleaning systems for photographers. Their range include airdusting, sensor cleaning and optical cleaning products.
As long as digital cameras have been in use, dirt on sensors has been a real problem for image makers! GREEN CLEAN now present a specific cleaning system for Digital Capture Backs.
Visit the Green Clean Digi Back Cleaner page for full details.
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Ringflash Adapter wins Product of the Year award
At the recent exhibition PHOTOFORUM in Moscow the Ringflash Adapter won the category "Innovation" in the Product Of The Year competition!
“Product of the Year – Photoforum-2008”
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November 2007
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| QUANTUM LAUNCH ONLINE QFLASH ACADEMY
Quantum's UK & Ireland distributor Flaghead Photographic are pleased to announce the launch of the QUANTUM QFLASH ACADEMY!
Following on from the success of the Quantum DVD, which contains a comprehensive product presentation of all Quantum products, the on-line academy features the Qflash and it's many applications in 10 practical lessons. All features of the Qflash are explored and technical aspects are explained in real shooting situations with lots of technical tips. Areas covered include:
- Creative lighting techniques
- Manual output control
- TTL features
- Wireless TTL applications using FreeXWire radio system
- Wireless TTL using the QNexus I R system with Nikon & Canon cameras
- Fill-in flash in manual and auto modes
- Auto mode
- Camera settings
The Qflash Academy lessons are presented by the experienced US photographer Will Crocket.
The 10 Qflash video lessons can be found through Quantum's home page www.qtm.com or you can see them at www.qflashacademy.com
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October 2007
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| CUSTOM BRACKETS APPOINT FLAGHEAD PHOTOGRAPHIC AS UK & IRELAND DISTRIBUTOR
US manufacturer Custom Brackets have appointed Flaghead Photographic to be their exclusive UK & Ireland distributor. Custom Brackets are based in Cleveland, Ohio and make range of high quality camera brackets, camera rotating mounts and flash mounting accessories.
These are the only wear-compensating camera brackets on the market today, made to the highest standards in precision engineering. These products are the culmination of two-years of design, development and prototyping, all backed up by the founders 20 years of experience in photography and manufacturing. Patented in 1999, the rotation feature is the first of its kind which allows the camera to rotate from horizontal to vertical.
Unique to these brackets alone, they do not need to be tightened, re-tightened, or adjusted to keep them working properly, as they are individually created using computer controlled machinery. They are manufactured from aluminium for light-weight and anodised black for durability. Also built into the brackets are modern plastics and spring loaded parts, to prevent metal to metal contact and compensate for wear. In short: real heavy-duty, quality tools for demanding photographers!
Custom Brackets allow the photographer to change the camera position from horizontal to vertical position in one easy and fast movement, while retaining the flash in it's ideal position on top of the camera to avoid shadows appearing above and to one side of the subject.
A wide range of accessories allow customisation of these brackets to accommodate use of multiple flash units, radio or IR triggers and battery packs. To make selection easy a clever "Build Your Bracket" facility can be found on the manufacturers website to take the photographer through a selection process in easy steps.
Prices for complete bracket kits range from £75.20 to £217.50 inc. Vat.
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August 2007
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| FREE QUANTUM SHOULDER STRAP
Quantum distributor Flaghead Photographic is giving away a FREE leather shoulder strap with any new Quantum Turbo, Turbo SC or Turbo 2x2 battery!
From Monday 13th of August until Thursday 1st of November 2007, anyone purchasing a new Quantum Turbo, Turbo SC or Turbo 2x2 battery from an authorized UK retailer will receive a FREE Quantum leather shoulder strap, QB60, worth £19 + Vat.
Quantum's range of Turbo batteries will power most portable, battery operated flash units and shorten recycling times dramatically! For example, a Nikon SB800 or Canon 580EX will recycle in 1 second to full power with a Turbo battery and give 400 to 500 full power flashes. A truly professional performance!
THE QUANTUM QB60 SHOULDER STRAP IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY AT £19 + VAT FROM QUANTUM RETAILERS. THE QB60 WILL FIT THE FOLLOWING QUANTUM BATTERIES: QB1, QB1+, QB2, QB5, TURBO, TURBO Z, TURBO2X2 & TURBO SC.
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July 2007
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NEW CANON TTL ADAPTER D23W-R FOR QFLASH
Due to a software change in the new Canon EOS 1D MKIII a new TTL adapter D23W-R will shortly be available! Any existing D13 series TTL adapter for the Qflash system can be up-graded to the C version. Please contact us for details.
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More Quantum Rental Equipment At Fixation!
London based retailer and rental company FIXATION have recently moved to new, larger premises in Kennington, SE11. The company had outgrown it’s previous facilities in Vauxhall and needed more space for showroom, rental counter, stores and it’s ever expanding service department. Access and parking facilities are also much improved!
Since the recent move Fixation have renewed and expanded their already comprehensive range of Quantum rental equipment to offer London’s largest stock of Turbo batteries, Qflash and FreeXWire equipment. And all in pristine condition!
Whether you need extra Quantum equipment for a particular assignment or want to try some Quantum products to see if it could improve your photography, contact Fixation’s helpful and knowledgeable staff!
Fixation
Unit C, 250 Kennington Lane
London, SE11 5RD
Tel: 020 7582 3294
quantum@fixationuk.com
www.fixationuk.com
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New Quantum brochure now available
Quantum Instruments have just released a new 16 page colour brochure to showcase their range of products. Packed with technical information and product images it also features examples of work from some of the USA's leading photographers such as Clay Blackmore & Michael Gilbert.
Please contact us for a copy of the brochure or download a PDF version here (8.4Mb).
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June 2007
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digiCOVER for Fuji S5
digiCOVER now offer a protective cover for the new Fuji S5: DC619 at £7.62 + Vat. Now in stock.
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May 2007
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ringflash adaptor NEWS
Delivery of Nikon version: The ringflash adaptor to fit the Nikon SB800 (Code: SIRN) has been delayed and deliveries for this product are expected to commence in Mid-June 2007. We apologise sincerely for the unforeseen delay!
Compatibility with other flash units: There have been many requests from owners of flash units other than the Nikon SB800 and Canon 580EX to make use of this unique product. At the moment there is no time schedule for further models of the ringflash adapter. However, feedback from happy users of the ringflash adapter shows that the current model can be used with a variety of other flash units!
ringflash adaptor for Canon 580EX (code: SIRC) will fit perfectly to:
- Canon 580EX
- Metz 58 Series
- Minolta 5600 HS
- Konica/Minolta 5600 HS (D)
- Sony FLV-56AM
The recently released Canon 580EX MKII will not fit!!! Unfortunately the front of the 580EX MKII is approx 2 mm larger. A new version of the ringflash adaptor will be available soon.
The ringflash adaptor has been adapted by photographers to work with Canon 430, Canon 550, Metz 54 Series & Vivitar 283/285. Some of these flash units are just a tiny bit larger than the Canon 580 and this means opening up the plastic holder that slips over the front of the flash unit. In cases where the flash unit is smaller a bit of padding has been used. In most cases a bit of inventiveness is required to find a way of holding the units securely together, for example a Velcro strap or strong rubber band. See note*
ringflash adapter for Nikon SB800 (code: SIRN) is a perfect match to the SB800. So far we have no further information on potential use with other flash units. We do know that the NikonSB600 is slightly smaller than the SB800 and therefore will not hold the ringflash adapter safely in position.
Image Gallery: View images taken with the ringflash adaptor on this website!
*Please note: Flaghead Photographic Ltd do not recommend any adaptation of the Ringflash Adapter, will not give technical advise to do so and will not accept any liability in cases where adaptations result in loss or damage of any kind.
QUANTUM BATTERIES COMPATIBILITY WITH THE NEW CANON 580EX MKII
The new Canon 580EX MKII flash unit has been released and it is fully compatible with all TURBO batteries using the existing cables, ie the CZ cable (long) and the CCZ cable (short).
Unfortunately the cables/modules for the QB1+ and QB1C batteries are not yet available.
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February 2007
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| ringflash adaptor for Canon 580EX and Nikon SB800
Flaghead Photographic have launched the ringflash adapter to fit Canon 580EX and Nikon SB800 flash units. This unique product was developed by a professional photographer from the Czech Republic. It uses a clever system of internal prisms and reflectors to distribute the light emitted from the flash unit evenly around the large diameter of the ringflash adapter.
The ringflash adapter is priced at £129.00 + Vat and comes in two versions:
SIRC for Canon 580EX
SIRN for Nikon SB800
Click here for further details:
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