LATEST NEWS

May 2013

EOS Magazine - the magazine for Canon SLR users, has published an excellent article on trigger devices which features the TriggerSmart kit.
Read the EOS Magazine article here (7.7Mb PDF)

April 2013

Download the review by AP's Andrew Sydenham in PDF format

TriggerSmart have launched a new sensor interface that allows most commercial and DIY sensor units (Radio, IR, PIR etc) to be used with the TriggerSmart Control Unit.

Price: £38.00 plus Vat

For owners of a QFT4/5 with firmware version below "02A*": we can now up-grade your Qflash to the very latest specification. The up—grade is particularly important if you want to use a Quantum Co-Pilot or Pilot to set ratios: the Qflash will now have THREE remote settings.

This will be available free of charge for any Qflash bought during the last 12 months, just send your unit in with a copy of the purchase invoice.

The cost for older units is £75 + Vat (includes P&P).

We are pleased to announce the NEW Quantum Omicron 4 Video Ringlight!

The Omicron 4 is a unique Colour Variable LED Video Ringlight with adjustable Colour Temperature, Auto-Tracking and "Chromatically Correct"

Omicron OM4 main features:

• Flicker-Free Dimmable from 100% to 5%
• Colour Temperature Variable from 2600 to 6500 K
• Auto-Tracking, automatic intensity adjustment
• Chromatically Correct LED array for true colour rendition
• Unique auto-tracking video light
• Eight user defined pre-set modes
• 3 Mode LED display
• Flexible power options, mains or battery
• Compact, lightweight and easy to use

Light Output:

05 m: 225FC/2700 Lux 1 m: 72FC/750 Lux 2 m: 17FC/170 Lux

Full Power Video Run Time: Turbo3: 1 hour QB8: 2 hours V-Mount 90WH: 3 hours V-Mount 160WH: 5 hours

The Quantum Omicron 4 is now available!

March 2013

One session used the TriggerSmart camera trigger being used with amazing results, see the video of the Live Shoot (TS segment starts at 0.40)

February 2013

Internationally renowned photographer and tutor Karl Taylor will be demonstrating his exceptional creative skills in a series of Live Shows at Focus On Imaging. His "Speed Of Light" show at 2 pm will demonstrate techniques including use of the TriggerSmart!

See Karl Taylor's website

From the 1ST of March to the 30th of April 2013 every purchaser of a Quantum QFLASH or TURBO Battery can claim £50 Cash Back from Flaghead Photographic.

The offer applies to the following products: Qflash T5DR, Qflash Trio (Nikon or Canon version), Turbo Blade, Turbo Slim Compact and Turbo 3.

Quantum is the leader when it comes to battery power for portable flash units, or "Speedlites", and they offer a range of battery packs to provide ultra-fast recycling and high capacity. The "Top Of The Range" TURBO3 provides 1050 full power flashes at 1 second recycling with a 6 volt "speedlite"! The Quantum Qflash range is unique, as it provides compact and light-weight flash heads with an interchangeable reflector system and modes of operation that include Manual, TTL, Auto and Stroboscopic.

To claim the £50 Cashback: Customers simply send a copy of the invoice, with a record of the serial number, of the Quantum product to Flaghead Photographic and a cheque will be issued in return. Only product purchased from an authorised UK retailer and imported by Flaghead Photographic is eligible. This is a consumer promotion and the cash-back amount includes Vat.

Flaghead Photographic commissioned a special video to show the capabilities of the TriggerSmart and captured it using an HD-Slow Motion camera. Bournemouth based DE Photography were asked to produce the video:
"We put a set of bath mixer taps, two tins of paint and 36 eggs in a studio with an HD slow motion camera and then we had some coffee......"

Click here to see what happened ...

Visit us at ProFoto 2013 in Dublin, Green Isle Hotel, Naas Road, Tuesday & Wednesday, February 12th and 13th from 10am-5pm!!

AND at Focus On Imaging at the NEC Birmingham, Sunday 3rd to 6th of March. The Flaghead stand is in Hall 9, G21.

HEDLER SYSTEMLICHT products, are pleased to announce the release of two new HMI kits, incorporating the groundbreaking Hedler HMI DX15 and DF 15 units:

DF15 Focus Kit contains 2 x DF15 Fresnel focussing heads with bulbs & safety glass, 2 x 4-Way barndoors, 1 x carry case.

DX-DF15 3-Head Kit contains 2 x DX15, 1 x DF15, 1 x 4 Way barndoor, 1 x Maxisoft reflector, 1 x Maxisun reflector, 1 x Soft Scrim for MaxiSun, 3 x light stand, 1 x case, bulbs and mains cables

HEDLER DX/DF-15 HMI Units: Compact and lightweight, "One-Piece" HMI light units

• DF15, Focusing range: Spot 12 degree to Flood 65 degree with safety grid
• DX15, Open Face flood reflector with safety glass
• Very low heat development!
• Tough, well build Aluminium construction
• 150 Watt Metal Halogen Lamp (equivalent to 650 W tungsten!)
• 6,000 hour operating lamp life
• Colour temperature: 5800 deg Kelvin, Flicker-Free!
• Unique: Build-In Ballast!!
• Perfect for sound recording, NO fan!
• For Film, Video, TV and Stills Imaging
• Huge accessory range: reflectors, barndoors, filters, softboxes.
• Weight only 2900 gram
• Only £549.00 + Vat (incl. 1 x 150W lamp)

HEDLER DX15 & DF 15 HMI Units: These groundbreaking continuous HMI daylight units are unique: they incorporate the light source and the ballast in the same housing! This reduces weight and eliminates extra cables, providing the neatest HMI units on the market. The HEDLER DX/DF15 does not need a fan for cooling, which makes it ideal for sound recordings. Using a special 150 W/SE Metal-Halogen lamp it produces a flicker-free light of approx. 5800 Kelvin colour temperature.

Designed for professional use, the lamp has an average lifetime of approx. 6000 operating hours and the Electronic Ballast will last approx. 60,000 operating hours. The HEDLER DF15 lamp produces a continuous light output that equates a 650 Watt standard Tungsten halogen lamp!

The DF15 features a Fresnel lens giving great lighting flexibility: it can be set from 12 degree spot to 65 degree flood lighting position by simply turning a knob on the back of the housing. And for those who prefer to work with Tungsten colour balanced light: a special lamp with approx. 3000 K is available for the DX/DF 15 (like the DF 15 metal halide lamp: at a current consumption of 150 Watts it produces a continuous light output power that equates to a 650 (!) Watts standard halogen lamp). The average lifetime of this special, efficient halogen lamp is approx. 6000 hours.

The DX/DF-15 produces a light beam that creates a relatively low temperature in terms of heat, a very important feature for heat sensitive materials and humans.

The HEDLER DX/DF-15 is compatible with a vast range of light shaping accessories used by other Hedler light units: reflectors, honeycombes, softboxes, striplites, reflex umbrellas and many other accessories.

Order codes and prices here

The Omicron 3 is a unique new Hybrid ringlight that allows the photographer to capture stills and video at the same time! A perfect complementary light source to modern DSLR cameras.

OMICRON 3 - a TTL Flash and Auto-Tracking Video Light, Capture Still Images and Video At The Same Time! Easily take TTL flash photos while capturing video. Great for producing Fusion Videos. flash in the midst of a video segment!

Omicron OM3 main features:

• OMICRON 3 is a TTL Flash when used with the a CoPilot
• OMICRON 3 is a continuous light
• Chromatically Correct LED light array
• Lightweight and portable
• Dimmer control for continuous light
• Auto-Tracking in video mode
• TTL or Manual flash control with CoPilot control unit
• Compact, lightweight and easy to use
• Powered by any Quantum Turbo battery

The Quantum Omicron 3 is now available!

Benefits:

• The only roller bearing bracket for flash rotation available.
• Consistent, shadow free lighting (horizontal - vertical).
• Accepts all cameras with and without add-on vertical grips / battery packs.
• Built in camera anti-twist and flash anti-twist.
• Lightweight aluminum construction, weighs only 10 oz.
• Battery compartment accessibility.
• Stands upright using a fold-out leg.
• Folds flat for storage, 7" x 4-3/4" x 1-1/2".
• 1/4" x 20 tripod mount.
• Optional connectors for Spider Camera holster, Black Rapid, CarrySpeed, SunSniper and Joby.

Weight: 10 oz. (292 grams)

In-Use Dimensions
Inch: 5-5/8 high, 5-3/4 wide, 5-1/2 deep
Metric (cm): 14.3 high, 14.6 wide, 14 deep

Storage Dimensions
Inch: 7 x 4-3/4 x 1-1/2
Metric (cm): 17.8 x 12.1 x 3.8

Lens-to-flash distance: 8-1/2 (inch), 21.6 (cm)

More details on the Custom Brackets website or view the RF-PRO video.

January 2013

Advanced Photography TriggerSmart review by William Cheung (pdf)
Advanced Photography TriggerSmart review by Graham Moss (pdf)
Photo Answers TriggerSmart mini test by John Millbank (pdf)
Rangefinder TriggerSmart review by Stan Sholik (weblink)

December 2012

The three day Trade Show runs from January 11 to 13. Over one hundred leading photographic companies will be exhibiting and attendees can get 'hands on' with the latest equipment from all the top manufacturers.

Pre registration is essential to gain free access to this Trade Show. To claim your Free Trade Show pass, please book online before the 24 December 2012.

For more information on the Trade Show and full Convention, please see the London Photographic Trade Show website. below.

We look forward to meeting you at The Societies' 2013 Convention.

November 2012

October 2012

• Winners share £10,000 in cash prizes plus some amazing photographic equipment.
• Best Shots is open to all photographers with 10 exciting submission categories.
• A prestigious professional judging panel will critique every entry.
• 100 Best Shots to be exhibited and sold across England, Scotland and Wales.
• It's all in aid of one of the UK's most talked-about heritage restoration charities.

www.bestshots.co.uk

September 2012

August 2012

July 2012

Watch the TriggerSmart Video
The TriggerSmart introduction video has been specially prepared by PhotoTraining4U. Watch the video here.

June 2012

May 2012

We have a limited number of David Honl tutorial DVDs available:

Normal Price £13.50 + VAT
NOW ONLY £6.75 + VAT (£8.10)

Andy Fallon Retrospective Showcase

From 7th of June at the Hasselblad Studio.

Andy Fallon is a commercial music photographer and art director based in London. For over 15 years he has worked in the music industry with hundreds of artistes including REM, Lilly Allen, The Killers, My Chemical Romance, Jarvis Cocker, Morrissey and many others. Clients also include MOJO, NME, Spin Magazine, Rolling Stone, Sunday Times, Guardian Weekend, GQ and Saturday Telegraph.

Andy uses the Quantum Qflash system for his location work.

www.andyfallon.co.uk

NEW Hedler DF15 hmi daylight Fresnel spotlight

Flaghead Photographic are pleased to announce the release of the groundbreaking HEDLER DF-15 HMI Fresnel Spotlight unit.

DF15: Compact and lightweight, "One-Piece" HMI Fresnel Spotlight

• Focusing range: Spot 12 degree, Flood 65 degree
• Tough, well build Aluminium construction
• 150 Watt Metal Halogen Lamp (equivalent to 650 W tungsten!)
• 6,000 hour operating lamp life
• Colour temperature: 5800 deg Kelvin, Flicker-Free!
• Unique: Built-In Ballast!!
• Perfect for sound recording, NO fan!
• For Film, Video, TV and Stills Imaging
• Huge accessory range: reflectors, barndoors, filters, softboxes.
• Weight only 2900 gram
• Only £549.00 + Vat (incl. 1 x 150W lamp)

This brand-new, continuous HMI daylight Fresnel Spotlight is unique: It incorporates the light source and the ballast in the same housing! This reduces weight and eliminates extra cables, providing the neatest HMI unit on the market. The HEDLER DF15 does not need a fan for cooling, which makes it ideal for sound recordings. Using a special 150 W/SE Metal-Halogen lamp it produces a flicker-free light of approx. 5800 Kelvin colour temperature.

Designed for professional use, the lamp has an average lifetime of approx. 6000 operating hours and the Electronic Ballast will last approx. 60,000 operating hours. The HEDLER DF15 lamp produces a continuous light output that equates a 650 Watt standard Tungsten halogen lamp!

The DF15 features a Fresnel lens giving great lighting flexibility: it can be set from 12 degree spot to 65 degree flood lighting position by simply turning a knob on the back of the housing.

And for those who prefer to work with Tungsten colour balanced light: a special lamp with approx. 3000 K is available for the DF 15 (like the DF 15 metal halide lamp: at a current consumption of 150 Watts it produces a continuous light output power that equates to a 650 (!) Watts standard halogen lamp). The average lifetime of this special, efficient halogen lamp is approx. 6000 hours.

The DF-15 produces a light beam that creates a relatively low temperature in terms of heat, a very important feature for heat sensitive materials and humans.

The HEDLER DF-15 is compatible with a vast range of light shaping accessories used by other Hedler light units: reflectors, honeycombes, softboxes, striplites, reflex umbrellas and many other accessories.

The Hedler DF-15 is available as a single light unit or in Two & Three Head Kits.

The perfect light source for Video, Film, Broadcast and stills imaging!

£50 Cash-back offer on Quantum QFlash and Turbo Batteries

The Cash-Back offer has been extended to run until the 31st of May 2012. Every purchaser of a Quantum QFLASH or TURBO Battery can claim £50 Cash Back from Flaghead Photographic until that day.

The offer applies to the following products: Qflash T5DR, Qflash Trio (Nikon or Canon), Turbo Blade, Turbo Slim Compact and Turbo 3.

Quantum is the leader when it comes to battery power for portable flash units, or "Speedlites", and they offer a range of battery packs to provide ultra-fast recycling and high capacity. The "Top Of The Range" TURBO3 provides 1050 full power flashes at 1 second recycling with a 6 volt "speedlite"! The Quantum Qflash range is unique, as it provides compact and light-weight flash heads with an interchangeable reflector system and modes of operation that include Manual, TTL, Auto and Stroboscopic.

To claim the £50 Cashback: Customers who bought a qualifying item can simply send a copy of the invoice (with a record of the serial number) to Flaghead Photographic and a cheque will be issued in return. Only product purchased from an authorised UK retailer and imported by Flaghead Photographic is eligible. This is a consumer promotion and the cash-back amount includes Vat.

April 2012

• 1 x IRTX-1WL IR Transmitter
• 1 x IRRX-1WL IR receiver
• 4 x Stakepods
• 4 x Cable Stakes
• 4 x WP rain covers
• 1 x AS-1 Alignment Aid
• 1 x 50cm cable for AS-1
• 2 x 2 m, 3.5mm cable

UK Price £149.00 Available end of May

Water Proofs (Rain Covers) for the sensor units.

• 1 x WPK Kit consisting of: 2 x WP-1 weather proof sensor covers

UK Price £10.00 Available end of April

Stake Pods (Ground Spikes).

• 1 x Stake Pod (ground spike)

UK Price £4.90 Available end of April

March 2012

The Grablet for iPad 3

The Grablet will fit the "new" Apple iPad 3 perfectly!

Bigger Picture Road Show - meet Flaghead Photo and other suppliers

Bigger Picture Roadshows are informal events, where photographers can spend quality time with expert suppliers in the imaging business.

Events run from 10.00 am to 4 pm and complimentary coffee is provided at all locations. No need to pre-register, no admission fee and no fixed sessions.

If you are looking for information to improve your photography business simply turn up on the day.

• Apr 17th Bristol
• Jun 12th Hamilton
• Jun 13th Aberdeen
• Jun 26th Plymouth
• Sep 11th Grantham, Lincs
• Sep 25th Brentwood, Essex
• Oct 9th Telford, Shrops
• Oct 18th Newbury, Berks
• Nov 6th Hemel Hempstead, Herts
• Nov 13th Preston, Lancs
• Nov 14th Stockport, Cheshire

Flaghead at Monkey Business 8!

Flaghead Photographic will be participating in some of the PhotoTraining 4 U seminars "Monkey Business 8":

• 11 April Southampton
• 12 April London

For details see the website.

David Honl comes to the UK!

David Honl will be in the UK appearing at several events to talk about his work as a photo journalist and demonstrate his unique range of light-shaping products for portable, battery operated flash units or speedlites.

• Thursday 29 March: Calumet Drummond Street
• Friday 30 March: special event for Nikon Owners Club members in Kensington, contact Mike Eleftheriades of the NOC
• Tuesday 3 April: meet 11 am at The Flash Centre London
• Wednesday 4 April: Phototraining 4 U Cardiff,
  E: news@phototraining4u.com
• Thursday 5 April: Robert White Photographic Poole
  E: info@robertwhite.co.uk

About David Honl:
David Honl is a photo journalist and entrepreneur. David lived and worked in Turkey for five years, and often travelled into Iraq to cover the war for magazines including Time, National Geographic, The Financial Times, People Magazine and Newsweek. He became frustrated with the amount of lighting equipment he had to carry, and realised there needed to be a lighter more effective answer--so he came up with his own brand of lighting accessories. In the process he created a whole new section of lighting accessories for the "Strobist"! Often copied, never bettered.

Quotes:

• "Photojournalist David Honl has covered some of the most important and dangerous stories of our time" Popular Photography Magazine
• "It's not often that a range of products comes along that changes the way photographers work. The Honl kit has done just that!" Digital SLR Magazine
• "David Honl: A 2010 Mother Of Invention" American Photo Magazine

www.honlphoto.com/aboutdavidhonl.html
www.peachpit.com/podcasts/
www.youtube.com
http://davidhonl.photoshelter.com/

February 2012

Flaghead Photographic have been appointed the worldwide distributor for the new TriggerSmart product range.

The smart way to trigger your camera using light, sound and motion!

A unique motion capture system that is affordable!

The TriggerSmart is designed to easily capture images using Sound, Light Intensity Increase, Infra Red Beam Breaking and Movement. A great variety of stills and video cameras can be used, digital as well as film based.

The TriggerSmart is designed for use by stills or video image makers, to facilitate the capture of images that would normally be very difficult or impossible to achieve.

This system offers a simple and inexpensive way of triggering cameras by the use of various sensors on the detection of sound, sudden light intensity increase or the interruption of an Infra-Red beam. An additional "Tilt-Sensor Switch" will sense vibration or movement, adding yet another dimension to this extraordinary trigger system. These abilities are enhanced by using the MCT-1 control unit, offering the ability to tune the sensitivity of the sensors and delaying the triggering of the capture device. Single exposures or continuous shooting over given time spans are possible.

The TriggerSmart Kit consists of: the MCT-1 Controller, IR/LIS Receiver, IR Transmitter & Sound Sensor, Two Mini Tripods and connection cables.

All for ONLY £238.00 incl. Vat!

GET A HANDLE ON YOUR iPAD

Flaghead Photographic announce the Grablet. A safe and secure way to get a handle on your iPad.

Don't drop it, just Grablet.

The most comfortable way to hold your iPad, developed by a husband and wife team of iPad lovers, this new accessory has been a runaway success in the USA.

Now available for the first time in the UK & Ireland, it will soon become an indispensable accessory for the iPad user community.

Available in 12 glorious colours,

£34.98 inc Vat

January 2012

Rotator product details: A 360° rotating flash bracket with fast, continuous positioning around the lens, keeps the flash unit on top of the lens and thereby prevents ugly side shadows!

• Revolutionary design
• Quick & easy mounting without tools
• Fast positioning anywhere around the lens
• Use with Nikon & Canon cameras for full TTL use

No shadow or Monster shadow: your choice! The RayFlash Rotator is the first rotating flash bracket in the world with full TTL capabilities (Nikon/Fuji & Canon). It allows the flash unit to be positioned anywhere around the lens to avoid harsh side shadows normally associated with an on-camera flash in the vertical position. OR, for very dramatic light effects, use the flash position to create monster shadows! Mounting the Rotator is easy, no need for tools. The package comes with a set of mounting brackets to suit different camera heights.

More product details.

December 2011

• Double dovetail for added versatility
• Precision machined aluminium
• Compatible with Arca Swiss, Acratech, Kirk, Arca, R.R.S., and many other QR plates
• Beautiful black anodized finish
• Laser-engraved scale markings

November 2011

October 2011

September 2011

• Click Meeting 3 October Watford Hilton
• ProVideo IOV 19/20 October Ricoh Arena Coventry
• Bigger Picture Roadshow 1 November Cardiff
• Bigger Picture Roadshow 22 November - Mexborough (Yorks)
• Calumet Open Day 2 November Calumet Drumond Str, London
• Calumet Open Day 9 November Calumet, Manchester
• BJP Vision 18 & 19th of November at Olympia
• SWPP Convention, 13 to 15 January 2012
• Focus On Imaging 2012, 4-7 March 2012

August 2011

June 2011

• Radio triggers don't get swamped by high ambient light levels
• Have a greater range: up to 600 feet
• Have no need "line-of-sight" issues
• Work in bright sunlight
• Receivers can be placed behind doors, walls, people and/or furniture

HDV PRO KIT
The new CUSTOM BRACKETS HDV PRO KIT is designed to hold HDSLR cameras together with a range of accessories for video recordings. The bracket will hold the camera and in addition it has several mounting points to hold monitor, LED light and microphone. Includes two comfortable foam grips and handle for low-level shots

• Holds camera and several accessories, i.e. microphone, monitor, LED light etc
• Use with existing neck strap for a balanced, stable & near-weightless setup
• Lightweight design using aircraft quality aluminium
• Adjustable camera mounting plate to make camera battery door accessible
• Custom Brackets, Arca Swiss style, and Manfrotto RC2 series quick releases for both the camera and tripod are available

Weight: 27.7 oz (784 g), Metric Dimensions: 21.1 cm high, 38.1 cm wide, 3.3 cm deep

• Separate drag and lock knobs for better control of tilt.
• An Arca Swiss Style quick release for fast setup and storage.
• Base is designed to be used on any monopod or tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" stud.
• To mount the Tilt Head to a monopod or tripod with a 1/4-20 threaded mounting stud, a 3/8-16 to 1/4-20 reducer bushing is required.

Specifications
Weight: 16oz. (464 g), Dimensions: 3-5/8" high, 3-7/8" wide, 3-1/2" deep, Dimensions: 9.2 cm high, 9.8 cm wide, 8.9 cm deep, 3/8"-16 tripod mount

• Cork base pads run the whole length of the bar
• Both 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded tripod mounting holes
• Inch and Metric scales on each side of bar
• Built-in spirit level.
• Centre slots allow camera screws to adjust from 1-3/4 inches up to 6 inches separation
• Ideal size for small SLRs and miniature cameras of all types.
• Includes two D-Clip screws for mounting

May 2011

Tim Coleman has written the following review of the Rotator for Amateur Photographer magazine.

"Many of us appreciate the versatility of a hotshoe flash on a camera, and the Ray Flash Rotator Bracket boosts this further still. Currently available for Nikon and Canon DSLR models, it offers continuous 360° off-camera rotation for a flashgun.

Existing camera flash brackets rotate the camera rather than the flashgun, so this is unique. It works through a wired connection to the hotshoe mount on the camera and bracket. By releasing the lock, the bracket rotates and positions the flashgun at any angle on the axis of the rotator. Handily, there are three different bracket plates included, which makes the unit compatible with an enthusiast-level model with or without a battery pack, and pro-level DSLRs.

As well as the benefit of having the flashgun at any angle to the camera, the bracket brings the flash away from the camera body and lens, which can make for more flattering and versatile lighting effects, while full flash control is available through the unit. The bracket is made from tough materials, but these make the camera front-heavy when handheld. Also, the bracket does get in the way of the manual focus ring of some lenses. Otherwise, its ease of use is impressive."

April 2011

1. SteadyPod Basic is based around the Custom Brackets style quick release
2. SteadyPod AS Basic is build around the Arca Swiss style quick release

• A high-quality product designed in Sweden by “Scandinavian Touch”.
• Extra strength for high load capacity
• No movement on slippery surfaces
• Prevents Walkstool legs sinking into very soft ground
• Small and lightweight
• Adjustable for all Walkstool sizes
• Supplied with pouch

Price: £12.90 exclusive of Vat (£15.48 inc Vat)

March 2011

February 2011

• Compact, shoe-mount Qflash with High Speed Sync capabilities.
• TRIO QF8NB for Nikon cameras, QF9CB for Canon cameras.
• Unlimited rapid fire of full power flashes.
• Removable long and short power cords.
• User replaceable flash tube.
• Removable reflector, barebulb flash capable.
• Wide variety of light modifiers available

January 2011

The event takes place on Monday 14th of February at:
Jacobs Photo Video
74 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1EU
Tel 0207 436 5544
 
The day will be split into two sessions of 2 hours followed by Q&A with Mark. To book your space contact Donal or Henrietta at  prosales@jacobs-photo.co.uk
 

December 2010

November 2010

The volunteer group will be focusing on the following projects

• Sand Water Filter £100 – A simple device to clean used water so it can be used for irrigation
• Provision of Laptops £400 each – Provide a basic IT leaning capability for the school
• Build a new home £350 - Picture below.
• Solar Power £2200 - to power the laptops in a free, reliable and sustainable way
• EcoSan Toilets £1500 – New complete waste recycling (humanure) with excellent sanitation
  

The trip leaves at the end of November and so Christmas will come early for this group the children of Hope & Kindness.

October 2010

September 2010

August 2010

• 400 full power flashes with a hot-shoe flash
• Ultra-Fast recycling: 1.4 second to full power with a hot-shoe flash
• Smaller and lighter than even the Turbo Slim Compact
• Nickel Metal Hydride battery, NO memory problems
• World-wide charger and camera mounting screw included
• Uses all existing Turbo cables, short and long versions
• Size & Weight: 13.8 x 6 x 3.7 cm , 420 gram
• Full charge from empty in 1.5 hours
• Compatible with hundreds of flash units from Quantum, Canon, Nikon, Metz, Sunpak, Nissin, Vivitar and many more
  

The TURBO BLADE is now available from leading imaging retailers.

A unique workshop aimed at helping you improve your photography and earn money from your camera.
How to break into weddings, social portraiture, commercial work, editorial and video – revealed!
If you've recently turned pro or are considering it, perhaps would like to earn a little cash from your camera or just want to take your image-making onto a higher level, then this unique course is ideal for you.

Presented by three successful professional photographers, you'll learn not only innovative commercial and editorial photography techniques and get real-world advice on making money from your photography in the UK right now.
From how to take not only saleable but dramatic photos, to how and where to promote yourself in several different markets, this two-day workshop is geared to helping you make the next step in your photography.

September 29-30 2010, Studley Castle, Warwickshire
For more details:

July 2010

June 2010

May 2010

The impressive power capacity and speed of the new TURBO 3 belies it’s size! This battery is the direct replacement of the popular TURBO 2x2 and has been designed to power cameras as well as flash units! Since many modern DSLR’s have video recording facilities a powerful energy source is more important than ever.

Turbo 3 main features:

• 1050 full power flashes with a hot-shoe flash ! Approx. 50% more full power flashes than the TURBO2x2
• Ultra-Fast recycling: 1second to full power with a hot-shoe flash unit
• 5 hours of video recording (example Canon 5DMKII or 7D)
• same weight as T2x2 but slightly shorter
• The T3 has two locking cable sockets, which will accept the existing Turbo cables as well as the NEW locking cables
• Nickel Metal Hydride battery, NO memory problems
• World-wide charger, Belt clip and strap included
• Uses all existing and NEW locking cables
• Size & Weight: 15 x 10 x 4.45cm, 900 gram
• Full charge from empty in 3 hours

Compatible with hundreds of flash units from Quantum, Canon, Nikon, Metz, Sunpak, Nissin, Vivitar and many more.

Prices:

Size: approx. 11” X 9” folded

Diameter front diffuser: approx. 8”

Material: Nylon ripstop, Nylon taffeta, low density polyethylene

Weight: 3.75 ounces

April 2010

March 2010

January 2010

• Professional-looking design
• Folds up into compact size for storage
• Spring-loaded tension makes it easy to rotate from horizontal to vertical
• Black anodised aluminium for strength and light weight
• Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
• Comfortable foam grip
• Reversible hand grip for preference (CBFolding-T only)

CBFolding-T Specifications:
Weight: 13.3 oz. (377 g)
Bracket Dimensions: 9-1/2” high, 8” wide, 1-7/8” deep
Metric Dimensions: 24.1 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, 4.7 cm deep
Nominal lens-to-flash distance: 11” (27.9 cm)

CBFolding-S Specifications:
Weight: 12 oz. (340 g)
Bracket Dimensions: 8-1/8” high, 7" wide, 1-7/8” deep
Metric Dimensions: 20.6 cm high, 17.8 cm wide, 4.7 cm deep
Nominal lens-to-flash distance: 11” (27.9 cm)

Both models include:
Camera mounting screw
Cork base pads
Screw for flash or flash cord with flash anti-twist plates
1/4” x 20 tripod mount

December 2009

HP-FILTER1 Honl Photo Sampler Filter (Gel) Kit
HonlPhoto Sampler Kit, a selection of each filter in our Colour Effects & Colour Correction Kits.
Includes one of each filter: 1/2 CTB, Full CTO, 1/2 CTO, 1/4 CTO, Full+Green, Yellow, Bright Red, Just Blue, Moss Green, Heavy Frost

HP-FILTER4 Honl Photo Autumn Filter (Gel) Kit
HonlPhoto Autumn Filter Kit adds dramatic colour to images, whether lighting a subject or background. These superior quality filters attach quickly to Speed Strap (sold separately) and can be used in tandem with Speed Grids, Speed Snoots, and Speed Gobos (Barndoors). Usable filter area is 2.5” x 4”.
Includes 2 filter of each color: Rust, Medium Blue-Green, Chocolate, Dark Salmon, Egg Yolk Yellow

HP-FILTER5 Honl Photo Hollywood Filter (Gel) Kit

HonlPhoto Hollywood Filter Kit adds dramatic colour to images, whether lighting a subject or background. These superior quality filters attach quickly to a Speed Strap (sold separately) and can be used in tandem with Grids, Snoots and Gobos (Barndoors). Usable filter area is 2.5” x 4”.
Includes 2 of each colour: Steel Green, Rose Purple, Pale Lavender, Smokey Pink, Follies Pink

All filter kits are priced at £13.50 plus Vat.

HONL PHOTO products have launched protective WRAPS for camera, flash and general photographers paraphernalia.

Honl Photo pro-level wraps are made of the very best materials available. They far outmatch any other wrap on the market. They provide an extra layer of protection for your valuable gear. Especially useful for the rigors of travel, a wrap can help to prevent the nicks and scratches from carrying photo equipment in luggage or backpacks.

• Measures 12"x12" & 16” x 16"
• Tough, abrasion resistant ballistic nylon exterior
• Soft scratch-free fleece lining
• Extra-wide Velcro fastening system helps securely mould around your gear
• Includes 2 removable ID tags to identify your gear inside (easily marks with any permanent marker)
  
  

October 2009

Gimbal-LS

This new gimbal head weighs only 2.5 lbs. It utilizes precision roller bearings for the easiest pan & tilt movement. This is the perfect gimbal for the photographer who wants a high quality, but lightweight telephoto lens support.

Benefits

• The capacity to handle all telephoto lenses
• Precision roller bearings allow for easy pan and tilt
• Black "hard anodized" aluminium for strength, scratch resistance and light weight
• Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
• A setup / travel knob for the safest way to balance your lenses, change cameras, and travel
• Assembly knobs are aluminum and captive to prevent loss and breakage
• Soft rubber-coated control and setup knobs allow for greater comfort
• Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup
• Twenty-five percent lighter than the standard CB Gimbal

Specifications

Weight: 2.5 lbs. (1.134 kg)
Dimensions: 9-1/8" high, 8" wide, 3-1/2" deep (23.2 cm, 20.3 cm, 8.9 cm)

CB Gimbal-LB

This new gimbal head mounts the lens sideways, is suitable for zoom & telephoto lenses up to 400mm. It utilizes precision roller bearings for the easiest pan & tilt movement. This light, compact gimbal is great for photographers who use medium focal length telephoto lenses.

Benefits

• The capacity to handle up to a 400mm lens
• Precision roller bearings allow for easy pan and tilt
• Black "hard anodized" aluminum for strength, stratch resistance, and light weight
• Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
• Aluminum and captive quick release knob has a safety feature to keep the lens secure
• Soft rubber-coated control knobs allow for greater comfort
  Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup

Specifications

Weight: 1.9 lbs. (862 g)
Dimensions: 6-5/8" high, 7-1/8" wide, 3" deep (16.8 cm, 18.1 cm, 7.6 cm)

August 2009

on 7 & 8 November 2009 at  "The Arts University College Bournemouth".  This

The new DVD explains in minute detail all aspects of Quantum’s range of Qflash products: The Qflash T5D-R, X5D-R, Trio and Pilot units are explained in easy to follow lessons by US photographers Rick Ferro and Will Crocket.

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
• Wireless remote control in manual, auto and TTL using the new Pilot

The QFlash system is unique: three portable, mains independent flash heads that combine many of the modern features found in on-camera flashes with the range of light shaping possibilities only offered by mains operated studio lighting units!

The Qflash Academy is also available online at www.qflashacademy.com

Or contact us to receive a FREE copy of the DVD.

July 2009

• Lenses, coated & un-coated
• Spectacles & sunglasses
• Touch phones, PDA’s, computer screens
• GPS navigation devices
• Digital photo frames
• LCD screens on cameras

The Silky Liquid comes in a 20 ml pump-spray bottle and has these key features:

• fast acting on all types of dirt and contaminations
• water-based
• economical
• antistatic
• does not build deposits
• smoothes structures
• biologically completely harmless
• long lasting prevention of dirt build-up and static

The special Silky Wipe cloth 25 x 25 cm square with the following features:

• specially developed for use on sensitive & coated surfaces
• woven from refined silk derivatives, cotton and other fine fibres
• does not contain binder, glue, chlorine or bleach
• can be machine-washed at least 200 times

The innovative SILKY LIQUID combined with the well-known cleaning properties of SILKY WIPE assures perfect cleaning of sensitive surfaces!

Silky Liquid & Wipe kit is available at £8.95 inc Vat

We are giving away a FREE shoulder strap with the following Quantum batteries: Turbo, Turbo SC, Turbo 2x2 battery!

From Monday 6th of July anyone buying a new Quantum Turbo, Turbo SC, Turbo 2x2, QB1+ and QB2 battery pack from an authorized UK retailer will receive a FREE Quantum shoulder strap QB60, worth £21.85 + Vat.

The strap is made from black leather with ballistic nylon end pieces.

Quantum’s range of Turbo batteries will power most portable, battery operated flash units and shorten recycling times dramatically! For example, a Nikon SB900 or Canon 580EX MKII will recycle in 1 second to full power with a Turbo battery and give up to 700 full power flashes (T2x2). A truly professional performance!

The Quantum QB60 shoulder strap is available separately at £21.85 + Vat from Quantum retailers. The QB60 will fit the following Quantum batteries: QB1, QB1+, QB2, QB5, Turbo, Turbo Z, Turbo2x2 & Turbo SC. And of course the strap can be used with most cameras & binoculars as well!

• Use after the cameras Ultrasonic dust reduction shake
• Removes stains & “welded-on” dust
• "Wet Sweeper" with precise dosage of dissolving liquid
• "Dry Sweeper" with pre-treated textile

The Wet & Dry Sweepers SC-5070 come in a sealed double sachet. The Wet Sweeper has a pre-soaked foam tip with just the right amount of solution needed to dissolve any stubborn dirt or stains, which is then lifted off with the Dry Sweeper. The projecting edges of the Dry Sweeper’s pre-treated textile are excellent for cleaning right into the corners of the sensor, leaving a pristine sensor surface!

The GREEN CLEAN AFTER SHAKE SENSOR CLEANING KIT contains:

• 5 x Double sachet Wet & Dry Sweeper
• 1 x Clip & Flip Magnifying Glasses
• 1 x LCD Wipe 8 x 8 cm

The kit is now available from retailers at £23.50 + Vat.

June 2009

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May 2009

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

April 2009

March 2009

Full details of content, venues and dates here.

January 2009

December 2008

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.

November 2008

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.

October 2008

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).

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.

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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1. Turbo: SB900 will work fine with the original Turbo battery
2. Turbo Z: SB900 will not work with this battery and there is NO conversion available
3. Turbo2x2: needs to be upgraded if the serial number is below R243
4. Turbo Compact: needs to be up-graded if the serial number is below R112
5. Turbo Slim Compact: needs to be up-graded if the serial number is below R274
6. 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

August 2008

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.

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.

July 2008

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.`

November 2007

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

October 2007

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.

August 2007

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.

July 2007

June 2007

May 2007

• Canon 580EX
• Metz 58 Series
• Minolta 5600 HS
• Konica/Minolta 5600 HS (D)
• Sony FLV-56AM

February 2007

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: