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The photo booth is turning 100! This year, Autofoto, a company
To mark this centenary, Autofoto has organised events highlighting the historical and artistic significance of the photo booth. The celebrations began in February at Spitalfields Market in London with The Real Selfie Project: an initiative exploring photography and self-portraiture. Other key UK events include an exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery, an installation at Photo London in May and activities at Stills Centre for Photography in Scotland. To find out more, visit the website. autofoto.org
dedicated to preserving and restoring vintage photo booths, is coordinating a variety of activities around the UK, the US and beyond to celebrate the 100th birthday of the photo booth. Originally introduced in 1925 by Anatol Josepho, the coin-operated Photomaton became a hit in New York, drawing hundreds of thousands of users. Over the following decades, photo booths became a public staple, used by everyday people and made iconic by cultural figures such as Andy Warhol and the Beatles.
Elinchrom’s first continuous LED Elinchrom has announced the release of its first
you can keep using the light while it charges, ensuring uninterrupted performance when you need it most. It is controlled by a mixture of click dials, touchscreen interface and Bluetooth via the app, and is compatible with existing Elinchrom OCF, full-mount and Profoto- mount light shapers. The single-light kit costs £415.83 (ex VAT), while the dual kit is available for £749.16 (ex VAT). elinchrom.com
continuous LED light – the Elinchrom LED 100 C. Features include a 2700K-6500K colour temperature range, RGB colour control and 15 built-in effects for videographers. Weighing 0.91kg and measuring 17.2x10x10.2cm without the tilt head attached, the LED 100 C is designed with portability in mind. Its built-in battery allows up to 40 minutes of at full-power. Plus, with a USB-C port,
Godox introduces compact flash series
for different settings. Weighing 78g, it operates on two AAA batteries, delivering up to 230 flashes. It also features seven power levels, from 1/64 to full power, for greater control over your light output. Lastly, the iA32 includes manual and auto modes, an adjustable flash head (-7° to 90°) for bounce lighting and a guide number of 15 (ISO 100). Powered by AA batteries, this delivers up to 490 flashes with a 2.5-second recycling time. The unit also provides eight power levels in 1/3 increments for precise adjustments. The iFlash series will launch soon, starting at £28.99. godox.com
Godox has announced the release of the iFlash series – a new range of compact flash units. The series includes the iM20, iM22, iM30 and iA32. The iM20 and iM22 are lightweight flash units, weighing in at 31g and 34g. Ideal for travel and everyday photography, they offer five power levels, a built-in lithium- ion battery for up to 440 full-power flashes and USB-C charging. Both models offer five adjustable power levels and are compatible with most cameras that feature a centre- contact hotshoe. The iM30 provides a guide number of 15 (ISO 100), offering illumination suitable
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