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Whether you're a busy professional working from home and in need of the best equipment to do the job or someone self-isolating and looking for ways to occupy your time, Vistek has your back. Not only do we have all the gear to meet your needs, but also some very timely content to help you along the way.

Some on-camera flash to get started

If your camera isn’t equipped with built-in flash, or even if it is, a flash unit that fits onto your camera’s hotshoe is a useful lighting tool. In fact, in the capable hands of an experienced photographer, an on-camera flash can deliver incredible (almost studio quality) results.

 

Godox V860 III Flash Kit -Sony includes Li-On Battery, Charger, Case

The upgraded version of the V860III continues all the features of V860II but is added with functions that will take your shooting efficiency to the next level.

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Godox V1 Round Head Flash for Nikon

TTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash V1 adopts flash round to head to offer studio-level soft and even light effects.

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Godox V350C Mini TTL Flash for Canon

The V350 TTL Li-ion camera flash applies to Canon cameras and is compatible with TTL autoflash. Simply put, this flash simplifies your shooting.

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Godox TT685II Flash Kit for Canon Cameras

The TT685II is upgraded with a broader tilt angle from -7 to 120 and rotatable in 330. It gives you more flexible bounce flash angles and a much more efficient lighting setup process.

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SPEEDLITE BASICS | Getting Started with Speedlites

In this film Mark introduces you to the basic speedlite unit and the general settings and options you will find on most speedlites on the market today. Mark explains how to set the different options and the basic purpose of each, covering everything from the basics of turning the unit on, angling your flash and the in-built accessories. He also then walks you through all of the different modes and settings found on most common speedlites, such as ETTL, Manual control, Hi-Speed Sync and more.

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Sony HVLF60RM2 Flash

Durable high-output GN60 flash supports the latest camera technology and communication that only Sony can offer, achieving reliable flash at high continuous shooting speeds with intuitive operation via the camera interface, quick shift bounce, and wireless radio control.

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Nikon SB-700 Speedlight

Durable high-output GN60 flash supports the latest camera technology and communication that only Sony can offer, achieving reliable flash at high continuous shooting speeds with intuitive operation via the camera interface, quick shift bounce, and wireless radio control.

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Sony HVLF60RM2 Flash

Provides an attractive, soft, near-shadowless light quality with interesting, ring-shaped catchlights in the eyes of your subject.

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Fujifilm EF-X500 TTL Flash

The EF-X500 is a hotshoe mount flash with a maximum guide number of approximately 50, and includes support for the FP mode (high-speed flash sync) so that the flash can be fired at any shutter speed.

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Phone lighting

As smartphone cameras become increasingly sophisticated and more and more creators are using their devices to capture fabulous images, lighting tech has followed suit to keep up with this growing new market. From portraits to products, good lighting is essential to getting a great shot. One of these clever offerings might just hit the sweet spot. 

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Godox R1 Round RGB Mini Creative LED Light

The R1 features high colour rendering with a CRI of 98 and a TLCI of 97, guaranteeing the natural and pristine colour. The R1 can achieve creative results to meet your various lighting needs.

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Nanlite Halo 10 LED Ring Light - 2700K-6500K, 9.6W x 2

Ideal for portraits, product and macro photography, the LEDGO ultra-soft ring light allows you to light subjects directly in front of your camcorder or DSLR. 

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Aputure Amaran AL-MX LED Mini Bi Colour Light

Designed with a metal build and SMD LED bulbs, the AL-MX is the most durable, powerful, bicolour LED light that can easily fit into your pocket.

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Nanlite LitoLite 5C RGBWW LED Pocket Light

An amazingly bright, pocket-sized lighting fixture featuring an internal Li-Ion battery with USB-C Charging, adjustable colour temperature from 7500-2700K with green to magenta shift, 360° of hue control with 100 levels of colour saturation adjustment, as well as 15 pre-programmed adjustable special lighting effects.

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SmallRig L10 Portable Desktop LED light with Phone Clip

The SmallRig L10 LED lamp is a portable and foldable lamp with a mobile/tablet clamp. This light is elegant and compact, with a slim, integrated design.

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Nanlite Halo 16 LED Ring Light 29W, 3200K-5600K

The Nanlite Halo 16 is ultra thin, bi-colour from warm to cold, and has 180° adjustment angles, to meet different shooting requirements.

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Nanlite Mira 26B Beauty Light with 15V2.4A AC Adapter and Carrying Bag

The Mira 26B LED Beauty Light creates stunning shadow-free light, ideal for all types of cosmetic application.

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Godox LR160 LED Ring Light, Black

With cold or warm temperature and light brightness adjustment, LED Ring Light LR160 is suitable for live portrait shooting and make up.

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INTERVIEW: Get Ready to Laugh with Marta Musa’s Dog Photography

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we all needed a little laughter to ease the stress and perhaps some inspiration of what we can do to photograph our own fur babies at home!  Marta Musa takes delightful photographs of her costumed pups and the results can only bring big smiles.  Find out her tips and tricks for getting the perfect shot!

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Simple Light Modifiers

 

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MagMod MagSnoot

The MagSnoot is a versatile modifier that instantly collapses into 4 different stages to give you 4 unique beam patterns for precise control over your light.

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MagMod Starter Flash Kit 2

The MagMod Starter Flash Kit 2 includes our two most essential modifiers to help improve your on- or off-camera lighting quality in a flash.

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Godox AK-R1 Accessory Kit for V1 and H200R Round Head for AD200fd

8 piece accessory kit for and H200R Round Head for AD200fd.

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Illumi 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) Shoot Solo On-Camera Softbox (Fits on Most Camera Speed Lights)

The illumi Studio Softbox folds down making it an ultra portable solution for the photographer on the go. It produces a warm softness of light that will enhance your shots.

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Get creative with new camera lenses & accessories!

The vast array of lenses in today’s market offers new opportunities for photographers to expand their capabilities and make the most use of their cameras. Understanding the terminology and engineering of the lenses in today’s market will help you make a better decision in your camera and lens purchasing.

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Studio and location AC flash

Self-contained flash heads are available in different power outputs. Many, like the Elinchrom heads, are fan–cooled and are packed with key features, including fast recycling times, action-stopping flash durations and multi-voltage capability.

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Profoto D2 AirTTL Duo Kit 1000/1000

With the ability to freeze action at up to 1/63,000 of a second, shoot bursts of 20 images per second and sync with camera shutter speeds as fast as 1/8,000 of a second, the D2 is redefining the definition of speed in monolights.

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Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4/4 Softbox To Go Set

D-Lite RX studio flash is the entry range of the Elinchrom family. Whether you are new to lighting, already have speedlights or just want to take your photography to the next level, the D-Lite RX series provides all you need.

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Elinchrom ELC 500/500 Self Contained Flash Heads w/ Reflector and Bag

Whether you are experimenting in your living room or working in a large studio, the ELC 125 and 500 can acclimate. Both can be powered down to 7 Ws so that you can reach your desired depth of field or add only a hint of light.

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Godox QS II Flash (Bowens Mount) 600ws 2.4G Build-in Receiver, Recycle time 0.05-1.5

With built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system to offer convenient wireless to capture the wonderful moment, QSII series is excellent for wedding, advertisement, portrait, fashion and high-speed photography.

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Studio and location battery powered flash

 

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Elinchrom ONE Off Camera Flash Kit

With only 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), the ONE merges 131Ws of capacity with features including an integrated Li-ion battery, USB-C Active Charging, TTL, HSS, and a streamlined touch interface into a low profile housing.

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Profoto B10X

Compared to the B10's, both B10X models have an increased maximum continuous light output by 30% up to 3250 lumens.

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Godox AD200Pro Pocket Flash

Equipped with a rechargeable, long-life lithium battery, and an interchangeable flash head, it offers various light effects.

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Godox AD600 Pro TTL 600W Studio Flash w/Bowen Mount

AD600Pro All-in-One Outdoor Flash has 600Ws strong power, 0.01~0.9s recycle time, 12 continuous flashes in 1/16 power output, 38W LED modeling lamp, 360 full power pops, stable colour temperature (changes within ±75K over the entire power range in colour temperature mode).

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Battery Operated Pack and Head

 
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Westcott FJ400 Strobe 1-Light Backpack Kit with FJ-X3m Universal Wireless Trigger

The FJ400 is the first portable 400Ws AC/DC strobe with under a second recycle speed at full power that offers an impressive 480+ full-power flashes per charge.

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Elinchrom ELB 500TTL To Go One Head Set

The Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL is a unit designed to ease the photographer’s life. It’s effortless to use, compact and lightweight enough to be with you wherever you go. It gives you the power needed to access a world of creative freedom. 

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Profoto B10XPlus Duo Kit

The B10Xs’ are both multipurpose. Which means whether you are shooting video or still, the B10X and B10X Plus can take it in their stride.

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Godox ADK360II-C Wistro TTL Bare Bulb Flash Kit for Canon

Perfect for journalistic portrait shoots, weddings, conferences, sporting events and all other outdoor shoots. The AD360II-C TTL can be used with Canon DSLR cameras for on-camera use, and off-camera with the Godox 2.4G wireless X system

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Transmitters


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Profoto Air Remote TTL-N with Handstrap, Batteries and Pouch

It’s that simple and done in the blink of an eye. Connect your Profoto AirTTL light to your camera wirelessly by attaching the remote to your camera’s hot shoe. Then point and shoot in TTL mode and the Air Remote TTL communicates with the flash.

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Godox X2T-S V1 Trigger for Sony

The X2 achieves stable, reliable and effective real-time signal transmission which makes it a good choice for photographers who have various lighting demands.

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Elinchrom EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus

With eight individual frequencies and the choice of standard and speed protocols, there are 16 frequency options, each having four groups.

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Godox XProC TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon

With a large clear dot matrix LCD screen displaying all 5 groups at simultaneously, and individual dedicated groups buttons, the Pro transmitter provides a huge improvement over the previous R2 / X1 transmitter’s user interface.

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Continuous lighting for photography

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Rotolight NEO 3 Ultimate Bundle with NEO 3, Diffuser Dome, NPF 750 Battery, Fast Charger

Experience unrivalled power and industry-first innovations in a compact form factor you can take anywhere. NEO 3 combines the shoot what you see benefits of continuous light, with a High Speed Sync RGBWW flash for unlimited creative possibilities.

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Ledgo LG-B560CII LED Light Bi-Color with 2 x AA Battery Pack, Handle, Barndoor, Filter

The new LEDGO LG-B560CII builds on the popular success of the original model with several new features and product enhancements.

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Nanlite LumiPad 25 Bicolor Slim Soft Light LED Panel 2 Head Kit

An impressively compact and bright soft light LED panel featuring 0 to 100% dimming, a maximum output of 2140 lumens (930 Lux @ 1m 5600K), CRI/TLCI of 95/93, and adjustable colour temperature from 3200-5600K.

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Westcott Ice Light 2

You asked for more power and Westcott delivered. For more effective use in film and photography, Ice Light 2 is engineered with a patented new LED technology offering 50% brighter output than the original. 

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Nanlite LumiPad 11 Bicolor Slim Soft Light LED Panel

An impressively compact and bright soft light LED panel featuring 0 to 100% dimming, a maximum output of 969 lumens (337 Lux @ 1m 5600K), and adjustable colour temperature from 3200-5600K.

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Ledgo CN-B150 LED On-Camera Light Kit

 It can be used as a single, on-camera light; in conjunction with other individual CN-B150 lights as fill lights in different positions; or multiple units can be connected together to form a single, joint light panel 

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Nanlite Forza 60 LED Light 60W incl AC, Reflector, Bag

This new highly-efficient 5600K LED Fresnel from LEDGO delivers incredible flexibility. It's a spot light in one scenario, a flood light in the other. Built to take a beating. And because it's from LEDGO, you know you're going to get great value and reliability!

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Nanlite PavoTube II 6C RGBWW LED Tube Light

With a compact size and magnets on both ends let the PavoTube II 6C can be used Anywhere! Thanks to a unique design you can quickly place your PavoTube II 6C at many desired angles and still have an even soft light. 

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High Output Bowens Mount LED Lights

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Nanlite FS-200 LED Daylight Spot Light

The FS-200 from Nanlite is an AC powered monolight LED engineered to give maximum output while maintaining an even light spread.

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Nanlite Forza 300B LED Light 300W Bi-Color incl AC, Cable, Bag

Equipped with the latest Bi-colour LED light technology and operation system, the Forza 300B brings a more intelligent user experience with comprehensive hardware advancements.

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Nanlite Forza 720 LED Spot Light

The all new Forza 720 & 720B will provide the industry a new expectation of what a high power Daylight/Bi-colour fixtures could be.

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Nanlite Forza 300B II LED Bi-color Spot Light

With the new Forza 60 II and 60B II, many aspects have been taken to the next level without compromising the strengths on first generation, such as interaction, control, noise management, and more.

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Amaran COB 60D LED Daylight with Bowen Mount

One of the latest point source LED video lights from the amaran COB series, the amaran COB 60d features a 65W daylight output. The 60d is as compact as a camera, weighing in at a featherweight 675 grams (1.49 pounds), with dimensions just over 11x11x11cm (4x4x4 inches).

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Amaran 200d LED Light Kit

The Amaran 200d is a daylight-balanced Bowens Mount LED with stunning brightness and wireless Bluetooth app control. Meet the perfect light for content creators and video production.

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Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Light (V-mount)

The Light Storm 300x is Aputure’s latest point-source LED and is the first bi-colour Bowens mount light fixture to be compatible with optical lens modifiers.

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Aputure LS 600X Pro (V-Mount)

The Light Storm 600x Pro is the newest member of the Aputure LS 600 series of point-source LEDs, featuring a 600W bi-colour chipset with precision colour blending optical design.

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Light Meters

Getting the lighting right is important to every project. Getting the lighting exact requires a light meter, a lighting tool that will allow you to set up your lighting to professional standards.

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Sekonic L-478D Lite Master Pro

Sekonic's new Litemaster Pro L-478D meter is the world's first touchscreen-operated light meter. It has an array of unique, must-have features for both motion and still storytellers. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use.

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Sekonic C-800 Spectro Master Colour Meter

The Sekonic SpectroMaster C-800 is a full-spectrum color meter that can precisely measure every kind of light including LED HMI Fluorescent and electronic flash.

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Sekonic L-308X Flashmate

Inspired by the popular legacy of the L-308 series that began almost a quarter of a century ago, the NEW Sekonic FLASHMATE L-308X addresses significant features and functions that meet and exceed the needs of today’s Photo and Cine/Video shooters. 

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llumi 30 cm Collapsible Grey/White Balance Reflector

The focus panel provides a pure white surface upon which the camera can perform a white balance check. On the reverse side an 18% gray surface is suitable for adjusting the camera to get the most accurate exposure setting.

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Using A Spot Meter For Film Photography - Video Tutorial

Vistek video content creator Kyle McDougall, gives a quick overview of how he uses his Sekonic L-558R and the spot meter function for his film photography in his video “Using A Spot Meter For Film Photography – Image Breakdowns Vol.1” 

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Photography Reflectors and Softboxes

Whether it’s using light manufactured by a flash unit or using natural sunlight to your advantage, softboxes, umbrellas and reflectors are invaluable lighting tools, for on location or in-studio. For fashion and portraiture softbox is an ideal lighting tool. As the light from a flash unit passes through a layer or layers of translucent fabric it produces a very even, soft and flattering light.

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Illumi 107 cm 5-In-1 Double Stitched Reflector 

Simply slip the desired elasticized cover over the reflector to produce a change of colour: sunfire, silver, gold & white. For added convenience, it folds down to a third of the working size.

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Westcott 40" 5-in-1 Reflector Kit

Use the removable, reversible zippered slipcover to reflect light into shadow areas of your subject. Your choice of color -- silver, gold, white, black mix -- will be determined by the lighting conditions, and your personal preference.

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Godox 80 x 120 cm Softbox w/Bowen Mounting

Ideal for studio or outdoor mobile photography. Easy to disassemble easy to fold and easy to carry. The soft box is black outside and silver inside with even coating high reflection.

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Aputure Spotlight Mount Set 36°

Achieve a greater degree of control with the Spotlight Mount’s internal shutter blades for sharp cuts. Acquire pinpoint accuracy when projecting your light with your choice of 3 different lenses.

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Illumi 45" Umbrella - White with Black Removable Cover

This white satin umbrella features a removable black backing. The white can be used to soften light. The black reflects light. The backing may be removed half way, providing a unique combination of light bounced from different surfaces.

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Aputure Light Dome Mini II

The Light Dome Mini II has a shallower design than the larger Light Dome, making it the ideal choice for creatives needing soft light in a more confined space, such as an office, small studio, or room.

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Godox Beauty Dish Reflector, Bowens Mounting, 55cm White (No Honeycomb)

Even spread of light creates a soft-edged lighting effect. Beauty Dish includes front diffusion sock, for more versatile light diffusion options.

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Illumi 15" x 15" (40 cm x 40 cm) Speedlight Collapsible Softbox - Silver with Tilthead Bracket

The illumi Speedlight Softbox folds down making it an ultra-portable solution for the photographer on the go. It fits onto your speedlight and produces a warm softness of light that will enhance your shots.

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Westcott Eyelighter 3 with Travel Case

Its arc-shaped design matches the natural curvature of the human eye, resulting in seamless catchlight without unflattering shapes or gaps. The sparkle is real.

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Westcott Parabolic White Diffusion Front

Paired with the 7' Silver Parabolic Umbrella, this front diffusion panel accessory will give the effect of a large Octabank producing a high output light source. Ideal when using strobe style lights.

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Westcott 4' x 4' Scrim Jim Cine Kit

A Versatile Diffusion and Reflection System. Soften, reflect, and tone whatever lighting you encounter with the industry's most popular Scrim Jim Cine light control kits.

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Westcott uLite 3-Light Collapsible Softbox Kit with LED Bulbs

This is an ideal light source when working in small spaces and is compatible with both incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Photography Backdrops

Don’t like the backsground? Change it. Choose from dozens of different colours from greens, blues and reds to delicate pastels and popular shades of greys, whites and black. As well as being used as a photographic backdrop, backgrounds are ideal for use to create theatrical sets, shop window displays and exhibition use.

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Mantis 2.5 m Background Kit 

It can be used to support paper or any other background material. When assembled, the background stand measures up to 9' high and 10' wide.

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Illumi 3 x 6 m Studio Backdrop - Black

Ideal for full portrait shots of a small group of people. Extremely durable material.High quality. Available in different colours

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Westcott 9'x20' White Background Wrinkle Resistant

This is ideal for anyone doing on-location photography as the backdrop can be quickly pulled from any bag and set up instantly with no wrinkles.

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Manfrotto 1314B 9' Background Kit

Designed to support rolls or sheets of background paper or any other background material. The kit includes: 1 x 3 section telescopic pole, 2 x baby stands, 2 x mini spring clamps and transport kit bag.

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Superior Backgrounds

Whether you’re shooting fashion models, families or pets, Superior Seamless Paper is ideal for portrait photography. Available in pastel, neutral and vividly coloured, the paper remains wrinkle- and crease-resistant to ensure a smooth and seamless background.

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Westcott Backgrounds

Westcott offers backdrops made of wrinkle-resistant, washable and reflection-free materials to provide a smooth and seamless look – they can be folded worry-free for easy transport and storage.

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Easiframe Cyclorama

Specially designed for photographers and cinematographers shooting portraits and products, Easiframe curved fabric backdrops save you time when setting up for a shoot. Changing fabric skins is easy – and they don’t crease, so there’s no need to steam or iron them.

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Just in case you might need some


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Shurtape P-628 48mm x 50m Gaffer Tape - Black

Professional grade gaffer's tape suited for general use in the convention, hospitality, exhibition and trade show industries, as well as in the audio/visual, television, photography, theatrical and motion picture industries to bundle wires, tape down cords, lighting and props, and mask silk screen frames.

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Lee Filters 25'x48" White Diffusion Lighting Filter

A strong diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.

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Rosco Cinegel Sampler Kit

There are fifteen 10" x 12" (25 x 30cm) Rosco light control materials for the photographer; included are materials for diffusion, reflection, colour effects and mixed-light correction (strobes, tungsten, "hotlights", or cool-white fluorescents).

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Rosco 24"x25' Matte Black Cinefoil

Rosco Matte Black Cinefoil is a matte black aluminum material that virtually soaks up light. Ideal for masking light leaks and/or eliminating unwanted reflections. It can be quickly molded to form barndoors, flags and other configurations.

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Kupo Steel Spring A Clamp Set-6" 2pcs Set

6” steel spring A clamp set (4 pcs) pvc coated handle & tips.

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Kupo KCP-360B Alli Clamp - Black

It is a handy multi-purpose steel clamp features three attachment methods: a spring-tension with rubber feet protection clamp.

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Vistek Products Apple Box - Full Box

Apple Boxes are sturdy wooden boxes used in film, video, photo, stage and studio. Great for raising a prop, table, person, dolly track, camera and more. Made from 3/4" cabinet grade plywood with a satin finish.

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Vistek Products 15lb Filled Saddle Sandbag

Stabilize your light stands, boom arms and more with this rugged and durable lined Nylon bag. Filled with hypoallergenic silica, this bag is made in Canada with heavy duty stitching.

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More great ways to get creative this winter

From streaming live video to podcasting and printing, we have curated some really great products to help get your creative vision on track this summer.

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