Elemental
The Elemental Trinity 400 2-head monolight kit was picked as ePHOTOzine’s Editor’s Choice in this review.
Jinbei
The Freelander FL-500, an ultra portable pack-and-head kit from Jinbei (China’s largest studio lighting manufacturer) is now available in the USA from eBay seller theflashemporium. For $575 you a 400Ws pack (powered by a NiMH battery), two heads (one handled, one Bowens mount) and various other useful bits and bobs. Read more in the eBay listing, or check the technical specifications below (from the Lighting Rumours Portable Power Guide).
Jinbei Freelander
| Model | FL-300 | FL-500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power,Ws | 250 | 400 | |
| GN, m | 52 | 66 | |
| Recycle | 3.5s | 3.9s | |
| Steps | stepless | stepless | |
| Minimum | 1/16 | 1/16 | |
| Modelling | |||
| Flashes | 180 | 160 | |
| Mount | Bowens | Bowens | |
| Heads | FL, RD | FL, RD | |
| Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
| Weight | 2.6kg | 2.75kg | |
| Size, mm | 184x84x210 | 184x84x210 | |
| Price | $420 €199 | $480 €229 |
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| Retailers | The Studio Outfitters (SG) - Foto Konijnenberg (NL/BE) - The Flash Emporium (USA) | ||
Yongnuo
Flickr user Kurbster has revealed future plans for a USA-based distributor of Yongnuo products at www.yongnuophotographic.com (site directs you to the Hong Kong outlet store for now).
Others
- Triple-fold DIY shoot-through umbrella (in German)