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Metz, the German manufacturer of photo electronics, has released a successor to the flagship flash gun, Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1, which is being replaced by Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2. While the power rating stays the same, the new model features a number of improvements. One of the most significant changes is the new servo sensor...

Metz, the German manufacturer of photo electronics, has introduced a successor to their popular consumer level flash gun, Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1, which is being replaced by Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1. As the model name suggests, the light output of the new flash is increased...

A well-known manufacturer of accessories for hot shoe flash units, LumiQuest, has recently launched an exchange program to replace their FXtra gel holders that are currently in the field. The reason for the replacement...

LumoPro has released an updated version of their Reflector Arm Holder. Besides its main function of holding reflectors, the new improved arm features two 5/8" studs on both ends. Thus, you can attach a flash gun to it and use the arm as a mini-boom...

ExpoImaging is known for its innovation and great products. Products, like ExpoDisc and Ray Flash, are popular around the globe. The company now enters the market of flash light diffusers with its new line of Rogue FlahsBenders...

Canon Speedlite 580EX II has been around for quite some time now. While being a great flash gun and bringing the users the features like weather sealing, PC sync port, external metering, lever lock, and other improvements, it has left some photographers wishing for more...

Aurora Lite Bank is getting ready to launch a new hot shoe flash accessory. They call it Firefly Beauty Box. It has an octagonal design and should be quick and easy to install (similar to an umbrella)...

To extend his line of flash light modifier and offer more lighting options to photographers, Joe Demb releases two new products: Demb Saucer Flip-it! and Demb Portrait Dish. They both feature a hood, but their sizes and application are very different...

HonlPhoto releases Gold-Silver Reflector. It is the same as the original Speed Reflector/Snoot, but features a gold-silver reflecting surface instead of a silver one...

The recently launched LumiQuest Flickr site is conducting a photo contest for both professional and amateur photographers, with the Grand Prize winner being featured in the “Who Uses LumiQuest” ad campaign...

PRESSlite has started to sell Pro Panels and OEM inserts for their unique flash light modifier called VerteX. The original design allows you moving the panels freely and set them at arbitrary angles...

Following the release of Demb Mega Flip-it! modular reflector, Joe Demb redesigns his entire line of flash light modifiers. The new Demb Flash Diffuser and Demb Flip-it! reflector utilize the Plexiglass mount design...

Metz releases firmware updates for Mecablitz 48 AF-1 and Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash units. The 48 AF-1 improvements include the support of on-camera flash menus that can be seen in the newer cameras on the market...

Joe Demb has released a new flash diffuser. The name is Mega Flip-it! Kit. It is designed to be used primarily as a portrait main light...

F22 Design Studio (Hong Kong) has released their first flash light modifier. The F16 P45A-001 flash reflector is a variation of a bounce card. The reflector can be attached with Velcro patches and a rubber band at various angles...

LumiQuest has announced the launch of their first ten tutorial/educational videos. Seven out of these ten videos are short tutorials on the company's most popular products. The other three explain the basics elements of flash photography and light diffusion...

PRESSlite, the manufacturer of PRESSlite VerteX flash light modifier, released a special report that describes a technique to address problems related to mixed color temperature situations. The company suggests making custom inserts for the PRESSlite reflector to match colored ceilings or walls...