HONL PHOTO unwrap new filter kits

David Honl, the photojournalist behind the HONL PHOTO range of light modifiers for portable strobes, has announced the availability of two new filter kits via his UK distributor. For more information including stockists please see the press list and links below:

HONL PHOTO introduce new filter kits! Flaghead Photographic, the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor of 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

About the Honl Photo Professional Speed System:

The Honl Photo Speed System is a collection of lightweight, durable and affordable light modifiers for shoe-mount flash units. Designed to universally fit all shoe-mount flash, the versatile light modifiers from Honl Photo provide photographers with an assortment of practical tools to shape light without resorting to cumbersome, heavy and expensive lighting equipment. Devised by photojournalist David Honl, the Honl Speed System consists of an assortment of Grids, Snoots, Gobos, and Gels that attach quickly and easily to any shoe-mount flash via the Speed Strap, a simple, non-slip velcro strap that wraps around the flash head without the use of annoying adhesives. The Honl Photo Speed System allows you to bring studio-style lighting control with you into the field.
Developed by David Honl, a professional photographer from the USA www.DavidHonlPhoto.com

HONL PHOTO Pricelist:

Code Description Price
Ex Vat Price/Inc Vat
HP-DHS-SS Speed Strap £7.30/£ 8.40
HP-GRD4 _ Speed Grid £22.00 /£25.30
HP-GRD8 1/8 Speed Grid £22.00/£ 25.30
HP-DHS-SG Speed Gobo/ Barndoor £11.00 /£12.65
HP-DHS-SN 8” Snoot £22.00/£ 25.30
HP-DHS-SN-S 5” Snoot £22.00/£ 25.30
HP-FILTER2 Colour Correction Kit £22.00 /£25.30
HP-FILTER3 Colour Effects Kit £22.00/£ 25.30
HP-SK MKII Starter Kit MKII, one of each accessory PLUS one extra Speed Strap, Kit price represents a 10% saving! £136.00 /£156.40
The HONL PHOTO range is available from good photo retailers. For more details go to
www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/honl/honl-intro.html or contact:

Flaghead Photographic
Tel 01202 733 123 info@flaghead.co.uk
www.flaghead.co.uk

Manfrotto announces four new Baby Lightweight Stands

I would really like to see how these babies compare with the 001B's I have and use with my Speedlites (aka Speedlights) and Quantum strobes. Hopefully, I will review one (?) when they become available.

Press release:

Bogen Imaging is pleased to announce the launch of four new Baby Lightweight Stands, ideal for professional or enthusiast photographers whether on location or in the studio thanks to their light weight and compact size.

The new Baby Lightweight Stands are extendible to between 240cm and 385cm, with various payloads between 4kg and 10kg and all feature the new Quick Stack System (QSS) patented by Manfrotto.

With a combination of the most innovative technical solutions and a unique design, QSS enables you to attach each stand to the others, saving lots of room in the studio or when transporting the stands in a case for outdoor shooting – making them the perfect portable stands to add to your kit.

The new baby is sold individually or in a kit of three and can stand up on its own even when closed.

Practical and innovative, the new Baby Lightweight Stands include a new bi-injection casting that provides the photographer with a better ergonomic grip, while the new air cushioned system prevents any loads from unexpectedly falling down when the handles are unlocked, for safer product usage.

Available in four models: the 1051BAC and 1052BAC can hold loads of up to 4kg and 5kg respectively and have collars and spider casting made of Adapto, the technical polymer specifically developed by Manfrotto that’s 50% lighter than aluminium; the 1004BAC and 1005BAC (9kg and 10kg respectively) in aluminium.

They all feature a 3/8’’ screw top fixing with a 1/4’’ adapter, for any requirement.

The Manfrotto Baby Lightweight stands are available from April 2009 at the following RRPs:

Manfrotto 1051BAC £56.95 inc VAT
Manfrotto 1052BAC £61.95 inc VAT
Manfrotto 1004BAC £85.95 inc VAT
Manfrotto 1005BAC £83.95 inc VAT

Readers requiring further information should call 01293 583300 or visit www.bogenimaging.co.uk

TFC Make Christopher Smile at Focus!

On the Flash Centre’s demonstration stand at Focus, Lighting Guide DVD’s were being given away in exchange for a donation to Charity.

The Charity selected was Christopher’s Smile which funds research into childhood cancer treatments through the Institute of Cancer Research.

Chris Burfoot, TFC’s National Sales Manager said, “I am absolutely delighted and would like to personally thank all the visitors and staff that contributed to the fund helping us to raise over £1100! This was on top of the £300 raised at the recent SWPP convention.”

If you would like more information about the Charity, or make a donation, please go to: www.christopherssmile.org.uk